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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car
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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, Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: Columbia (8900 Stanford Boulevard) and The Food Market - Columbia (10480 Little Patuxent Pkwy) are great picks.

When to visit Columbia

Columbia in December
Estimated hotel price
$241
1 night at 3-star hotel
Columbia in December
Estimated hotel price
$241
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 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Columbia from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 23h 02m.

Car

Another option to get to Columbia is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 185 miles from Columbia. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Ace, among others, in New York.

Plane

When flying to Columbia, you’ll arrive at Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Columbia from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 23h 02m.

Car

Another option to get to Columbia is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 185 miles from Columbia. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Ace, among others, in New York.

Airports near Columbia

Airlines serving Columbia

KLM
Good (1,580 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,255 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,645 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,671 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,319 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,010 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,745 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,511 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,385 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,037 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,048 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (244 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
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$211+
La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Baltimore Bwi Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$140+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baltimore Air
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$150+
Aloft BWI Baltimore Washington International Airport
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$182+

Hiring a car in Columbia

Expect to pay $2.26 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 $27.01 and $36.01. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Columbia, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.26 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 $27.01 and $36.01. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Columbia, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.