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

Columbus travel guide

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You're Going to Love Columbus

With a population of 189,885, Columbus is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States.

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Where to Eat in Columbus

If you’re looking for affordable options, The King Claw- Columbus (1591 Bradley Park Dr Suite F5) and Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom - Columbus (6581 Whittlesey Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Columbus

Columbus in December
Estimated hotel price
$186
1 night at 3-star hotel
Columbus in December
Estimated hotel price
$186
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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Fox, among others, in Atlanta.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Fox, among others, in Atlanta.

Airlines serving Columbus

Lufthansa
Good (8,277 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,587 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,262 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,102 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,649 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,359 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,542 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,769 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,421 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,513 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,377 reviews)
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Where to stay in Columbus

Average rates range from around $300 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $287 and up for a 5-star experience. 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

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus North
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$162+
Hyatt Place Columbus-North
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$200+
Courtyard by Marriott Columbus
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$191+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus/Near Fort Benning
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$169+
Clarion Pointe Columbus-Bradley Park
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$139+
Motel 6-Columbus, Ga - Downtown
2 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
$102+

Hiring a car in Columbus

Expect to pay $2.20 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 $26.34 and $35.11. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Columbus, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.20 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 $26.34 and $35.11. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Columbus, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.