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, 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
$236
1 night at 3-star hotel
Columbia in December
Estimated hotel price
$236
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 18h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Columbia is to pick up a car hire from Washington, D.C., which is about 37 km from Columbia. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

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 18h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Columbia is to pick up a car hire from Washington, D.C., which is about 37 km from Columbia. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Airports near Columbia

FDKFrederick
FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Columbia

KLM
Good (1,541 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,126 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,447 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,476 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,014 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,747 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,630 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,887 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,360 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,481 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,422 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,417 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,341 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,011 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,679 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (228 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (313 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

Hilton Garden Inn BWI Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$207+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Baltimore Bwi Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$140+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baltimore Air
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$166+
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Aloft BWI Baltimore Washington International Airport
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$174+
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Red Roof PLUS+ Baltimore - Washington DC/BWI Airport
2 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$104+
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Hiring a car in Columbia

Expect to pay $1.87 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 $22.38 and $29.84. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Columbia, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.87 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 $22.38 and $29.84. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Columbia, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.