Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Downtown with confidence.
How far in advance should you book a car rental in Downtown, Columbus?
Based on car hire prices found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.
To get the best price on car hire in Downtown, Columbus, you should book around 7 days before your trip. This could save you approximately 11% compared to booking last-minute.
Which company offers the cheapest car hire in Downtown, Columbus?
Based on car hire prices found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.
The cheapest car hire company in Downtown, Columbus is Budget at ₹ 3,930/day on average, followed by Alamo (₹ 6,637/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (₹ 6,726/day).
Which car rental company in Downtown is best rated?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK.
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Downtown are Budget (6.5/10, 111 reviews), National (10.0/10, 6 reviews), and Dollar (9.0/10, 4 reviews).
Downtown car rental price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right rental car in Downtown by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
4x4
Van
Pickup truck
Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
₹ 4,175 - ₹ 6,500
All Car Types
₹ 6,552 - ₹ 9,882
How much does it cost to hire a small car in Downtown?
How much does it cost to hire a medium car in Downtown?
How much does it cost to hire a large car in Downtown?
How much does it cost to hire an SUV in Downtown?
How much does it cost to hire a van in Downtown?
How much does it cost to hire a pickup truck in Downtown?
How much does it cost to hire a luxury car in Downtown?
How much does it cost to hire a convertible in Downtown?
Small car hire in Downtown typically costs around ₹ 5,112 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average ₹ 4,175 per day, which is about 19% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 36% cheaper than the average car hire in Downtown, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.
Medium car hire in Downtown typically costs around ₹ 6,571 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average ₹ 5,409 per day, which is about 18% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 17% cheaper than the average car hire in Downtown, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car hire in Downtown typically cost around ₹ 6,832 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average ₹ 5,440 per day, which is about 21% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 14% cheaper than the average car hire in Downtown, offering more comfort for longer trips at a reasonable price.
SUV hire in Downtown typically costs around ₹ 7,701 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average ₹ 6,559 per day, which is about 15% less than the yearly average. SUVs can be 3% cheaper than the average car hire in Downtown, providing extra space and capability for groups or road trips at a reasonable price.
Van hire in Downtown typically costs around ₹ 9,185 per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average ₹ 7,401 per day, which is about 20% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 14% more expensive than the average car hire in Downtown but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck hire in Downtown typically costs around ₹ 7,267 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average ₹ 6,263 per day, which is about 14% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are 9% cheaper than the average car hire in Downtown, making them a practical choice for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car hire in Downtown typically costs around ₹ 10,433 per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average ₹ 7,386 per day, which is about 30% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 25% more expensive than the average car hire in Downtown but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible hire in Downtown typically costs around ₹ 8,714 per day. The best time to book is December, when prices average ₹ 5,219 per day, which is about 41% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 10% more expensive than the average car hire in Downtown but are perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.
Top tips for renting a car in Downtown, Columbus
25% of our users found rental cars in Downtown for ₹ 5,973 or less.
Book your rental car in Downtown at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
Large rental cars in Downtown are around 22% cheaper than other car types, on average.
January is typically the cheapest month to rent a car in Downtown, with prices around ₹ 5,314/day. June, in contrast, is often the most costly month, with an average of ₹ 8,730/day.
FAQs about hiring a car in Downtown (Columbus)
How much does it cost to hire a car in Downtown?
On average a car hire in Downtown costs ₹ 5,984 per day.
Is car hire cheaper in other Columbus neighbourhoods?
Yes. Based on our information, AVIS in Italian Village is the cheapest car hire location in Columbus. It is located at 104 East Long Street.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Downtown?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hire price (₹ 5,524/day) in Downtown was found at BUDGET, 4106 International Gateway.
What is the best car hire company in Downtown?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in Downtown is BUDGET (6.5, 61 reviews).
How can I find car hires near me in Downtown?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
What is the most popular hire car type in Downtown?
Intermediate (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most frequently booked hire car type in Downtown.
How much does a Intermediate car hire cost in Downtown?
A Intermediate car hire in Downtown costs ₹ 5,409 per day, on average.
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Downtown?
On average a hire car in Downtown costs ₹ 41,888 per week (₹ 5,984 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Downtown?
On average a hire car in Downtown costs ₹ 179,519 per month (₹ 5,984 per day).
Downtown (Columbus) car rental reviews and directory
I had to wait for about an hour to get the car as the line was extremely long and there were only two agents trying to deal with it all. When I got to one, he was efficient and it all went smoothly, but the wait was awful. The car itself was good and I liked it. Getting the car was easy and so was the return. But, why only have two overworked agents when there were so many reservations?
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2026
Intermediate
Very friendly staff!
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2026
Standard SUV
Information about needing a credit card was not provided when using debit card to reserve. I was unable to pick up the car and was not refunded for insurance. Everyone I've talked to to resolved the issue was extremely hard to understand and had no intention of helping I was transferred to multiple different people who weren't who I needed to be taking to. It honestly feels like your whole business is a scam.
10.0 Wonderful
Ty, Oct 2025
Premium
Easy process, decent cost, people were nice and helpful.
Car was to be a the Airport. I was booked at an another location. I was told to get my own transportation to the alternative location, uber ect. I had to go a book a car at the airport location as if I never had a reservation even though they already put me in a car. They had me pull my luggage and mover. to a new car. The new car had to much carpet freshener.
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Jul 2026
Standard
Ben was very helpful.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2026
Passenger van
Reserved the van months in advance. Enterprise did not have a van for me at pick up time. What's the point of a reservation???? We had to make alternate arrangements.
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Sept 2024
Supplier choice
They gave me the smallest car in the lot. Constant text and email about car and returning it. The messages were annoying and unnecessary.
Everything went smoothly only complaint I got is you guys don't take chime
6.0 Okay
Mike, Aug 2024
Full-size
Pickup (CMH) staff did not apologize for giving me a car with a dead battery and made it seem like it was my fault. Drop off (PHL) shuttle bus drivers did their best to avoid picking up passengers - a few of us had to walk to the terminal. Hertz used to be a premium brand - now they are just average.
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Full-size
You should remove the option for Ft Wayne airport return. Hertz is not at the airport - I had to ask the protocol from the other car rental companies that basically said “ this is hertz MO” to charge the extra fee. Thankfully I didn’t have a flight - just a return. Had to drive to a downtown location (closed) to return on time.
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Dec 2021
Hertz still charges an extra daily fee to add a spouse as an authorized driver. Luckily it looks like a lot of car rental companies are moving away from this, but it's ridiculous
8.0 Very Good
Ellen, Nov 2021
There was an extra charge for a second (spouse) driver which I don’t think we have ever had from another company. When I looked back at the agreement it did mention additional charges for another driver but didn’t say what they were (13$/day). I would have looked at another rental company if I had been aware upfront (like, the info not buried in the middle of the rental agreement) as it did push the price much past the competition’s price. The car was nice, clean, etc.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2021
A little high priced fir a one day rental, otherwise clean car. No ‘cleaning product’ odor which was nice!
My rental was worry free accept for the debit card hold. That’s annoying, also my husband gives me. Card to make most purchases and I couldn’t use that. However, the car and service were great.
2.0 Poor
Elizabeth, Dec 2024
Intermediate SUV
Ran out of cars despite having a reservation. Had to wait over an hour. Staff were not very polite and car had dirt all over back seat. Drop off was simple which was the best part of the whole experience.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Intermediate SUV
Trying to submit lost & found report and no way to contact them and link sent from phone logic tree is invalid when selecting my return location.. calling the location directly results in being put on hold for 10 minutes and hung up on. Caling the corporate customer service live agent directed me to Avis website.. They are unreachable and it seems like its intentional.
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Mar 2024
Intermediate
Definitely a car that used by a smoker in the past.
10.0 Wonderful
Craig, Nov 2023
Economy
Easy to use!
2.0 Poor
John, Oct 2023
Standard SUV
The car smelled like stale cigarette smoke and didn’t seem very clean. I felt like I was borrowing somebodies car and not renting. The battery died while I was out with my family. Would not recommend Payless car rentals
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