Columbia travel guide
Columbia Tourism | Columbia Guide
You're Going to Love Columbia
With a population of 99 615, Columbia is a must-see destination in Maryland, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Columbia has to offer.
Where to Eat in Columbia
If you’re looking for affordable options, Maggiano's - Columbia (10300 Little Patuxent Parkway) and Uncle Julio's - Columbia (10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Ste 2530) are great picks.
When to visit Columbia
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 40h 13m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Columbia, followed by Acela. The train journey from Columbia to Baltimore takes 0h 29m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $27 for a 1h 53m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Columbia is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 298 km from Columbia. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Columbia, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Columbia takes 282 km and will cost you around $20. From New York, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 443 km. Columbia’s bus station is located 4 km from the city centre.
Airports near Columbia
Airlines serving Columbia
Where to stay in Columbia
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia South and Extended Stay America Select Suites - Columbia - Gateway Drive.
Where to stay in popular areas of Columbia
Most booked hotels in Columbia
Hiring a car in Columbia
Expect to pay $1.76 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 $21.02 and $28.02. The most frequently booked car type in Columbia is Luxury (Tesla Model Y or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.