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
$238
1 night at 3-star hotel
Columbia in December
Estimated hotel price
$238
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 19h 44m.

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 19h 44m.

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

FDKFrederick
FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Columbia

KLM
Good (1,551 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,127 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,456 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,260 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,629 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,046 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,741 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,640 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,906 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,407 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,497 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,433 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,351 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,028 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,730 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (229 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (314 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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Baltimore - BWI Airport North By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$171+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Baltimore Bwi Airport
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$141+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baltimore Air
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$154+
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Aloft BWI Baltimore Washington International Airport
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$168+
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Red Roof PLUS+ Baltimore - Washington DC/BWI Airport
2 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$97+
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Hiring a car in Columbia

Expect to pay $1.99 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 $23.85 and $31.80. The most frequently booked car type in Columbia is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Sentra or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.99 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 $23.85 and $31.80. The most frequently booked car type in Columbia is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Sentra or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.