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

Columbus travel guide

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With a population of 189,885, Columbus is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Columbus to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Columbus

If you’re looking for affordable options, Meritage Cafe (1039 1st Avenue) and River & Rail (1232 Broadway) are great picks.

When to visit Columbus

Columbus in December
Estimated hotel price
$198
1 night at 3-star hotel
Columbus in December
Estimated hotel price
$198
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Columbus in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 140 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Columbus, with an average rainfall of 66 mm.

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How to Get to Columbus

Plane

When flying to Columbus, you’ll arrive at Columbus Metropolitan Area (CSG), which is located 7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Columbus is to pick up a car hire from Atlanta, which is about 154 km from Columbus. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Columbus, located 6 km from the city centre of Columbus. Columbus Greyhound Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Columbus, you’ll arrive at Columbus Metropolitan Area (CSG), which is located 7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Columbus is to pick up a car hire from Atlanta, which is about 154 km from Columbus. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Columbus, located 6 km from the city centre of Columbus. Columbus Greyhound Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 km from the city centre.

Airports near Columbus

MGMMontgomery Dannelly Field
CSGColumbus Metropolitan Area
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Airlines serving Columbus

Lufthansa
Good (7,476 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,449 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,971 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,768 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,005 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,985 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,970 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,373 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,645 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (853 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,283 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,529 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,277 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,130 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,023 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,063 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,379 reviews)
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Where to stay in Columbus

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbus and Quality Inn Columbus near Fort Benning.

Where to stay in popular areas of Columbus

Most booked hotels in Columbus

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DoubleTree by Hilton Columbus
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$241+
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Clarion Pointe Columbus-Bradley Park
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$140+
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Quality Inn Columbus near Fort Benning
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$117+
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Motel 6 Columbus. Ga Columbus Airport
2 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
$105+
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Baymont by Wyndham Columbus GA
2 stars
Okay (5.5, Okay reviews)
$103+
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Hiring a car in Columbus

Expect to pay $1.61 per litre in Columbus (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.29 and $25.72. Intermediate (Honda Ridgeline or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Columbus, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.61 per litre in Columbus (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.29 and $25.72. Intermediate (Honda Ridgeline or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Columbus, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Columbus

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Hertz

Hertz

Alamo

Alamo
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