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
$177
1 night at 3-star hotel
Columbus in December
Estimated hotel price
$177
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 4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Columbus is to pick up a car hire from Atlanta, which is about 96 miles from Columbus. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Thrifty, among others, in Atlanta.

Plane

When flying to Columbus, you’ll arrive at Columbus Metropolitan Area (CSG), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Columbus is to pick up a car hire from Atlanta, which is about 96 miles from Columbus. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Thrifty, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Columbus

MGMMontgomery Dannelly Field
CSGColumbus Metropolitan Area
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Airlines serving Columbus

Lufthansa
Good (8,194 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,560 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,169 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,472 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,034 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,503 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,255 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,652 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,106 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,951 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,483 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,504 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,453 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (429 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
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Where to stay in Columbus

Average rates range from around $279 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $273 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

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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus North
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$139+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus/Near Fort Benning
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$156+
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Clarion Pointe Columbus-Bradley Park
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$122+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus-North Fort Moore
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$107+
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Hiring a car in Columbus

Expect to pay $1.99 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 $23.83 and $31.77. The most frequently booked car type in Columbus is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Rogue or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.99 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 $23.83 and $31.77. The most frequently booked car type in Columbus is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Rogue or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Columbus

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Budget

Budget

Hertz

Hertz
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