Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Columbia travel guide

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You're Going to Love Columbia

With a population of 99,615, Columbia is a must-see destination in Maryland, United States.

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Where to Eat in Columbia

If you’re looking for affordable options, Uncle Julio's - Columbia (10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Ste 2530) and Corner Stable - Columbia (8630 Guilford Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Cazbar - Columbia (9400 Snowden River Pkwy Ste 122) and Homeslyce - Columbia (9400 Snowden River Pkwy) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Columbia.

When to visit Columbia

Columbia in December
Estimated hotel price
$229
1 night at 3-star hotel
Columbia in December
Estimated hotel price
$229
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Columbia

Plane

When flying to Columbia, you’ll arrive at Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), which is located 17 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Columbia from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 19h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Columbia. The train journey from Columbia to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 51m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Columbia is to pick up a car hire from Newark, which is about 284 km from Columbia. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in Newark.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Columbia, including Bus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus. Columbia’s bus station is located 4 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Columbia, you’ll arrive at Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), which is located 17 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Columbia from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 19h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Columbia. The train journey from Columbia to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 51m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Columbia is to pick up a car hire from Newark, which is about 284 km from Columbia. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in Newark.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Columbia, including Bus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus. Columbia’s bus station is located 4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Columbia

FDKFrederick
FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Columbia

KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,456 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,992 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,979 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,476 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,374 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,304 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,280 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,028 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,097 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,015 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,908 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,135 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (169 reviews)
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Where to stay in Columbia

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Extended Stay America Select Suites - Columbia - Gateway Drive and Extended Stay America Suites - Columbia - Columbia Corporate Park.

Where to stay in popular areas of Columbia

Most booked hotels in Columbia

Embassy Suites by Hilton Baltimore at BWI Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$216+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baltimore Air
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$153+
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DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Baltimore - BWI Airport
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$174+
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Aloft BWI Baltimore Washington International Airport
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$167+
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Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Baltimore Bwi Airport
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$113+
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Hiring a car in Columbia

Expect to pay $1.61 per litre in Columbia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.25 and $25.67. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Columbia, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.61 per litre in Columbia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.25 and $25.67. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Columbia, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

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