Columbia car hire

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Most popular agency

Budget

Average price

£36/day

Good deal

£33/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Columbia car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Columbia with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in Columbia?

You should book your car hire in Columbia around 2 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Columbia?

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest hire cars were found at Budget (£20.18/day), Avis (£28.21/day), and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (£47.74/day).

What is the best car hire company in Columbia?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Columbia are Hertz (5.2, 23 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (5.4, 10 reviews), and Ace (4.6, 7 reviews).
Hertz
Hertz
Rated 5.2/10
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Rated 5.4/10
Ace
Ace
Rated 4.6/10
Avis
Avis
Rated 6.4/10

What is the most popular car to hire in Columbia?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Columbia. SUV cars in Columbia cost £76/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as £56/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Columbia?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Columbia is March at an average cost of £46/day. April is the most expensive month to hire a car in Columbia when prices are £58/day on average, which tends to be 15% above the yearly average hire price for Columbia.

What car hire company in Columbia has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz operate 7 locations each in Columbia, more than any other car hire company.
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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Columbia

  • A historical city, Columbia has many cultural attractions and landmarks for tourists to visit. Having a hire car will let you tour these sights at your convenience. Additionally, you can drive to the ACE Basin or the nearby town of Beaufort with its Southern charm and historical architecture.
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport is one of the major airports in South Carolina. It serves the cities of Columbia, Greenville, Lexington, and Clemson. Travelers flying out of this airport can enjoy a number of amenities including easy access to car hire agencies. Located close to baggage claim, Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, and Thrifty all operate out of this facility.
  • In Columbia you should always be on the lookout for animals that might suddenly run out into the road. This is especially a problem in the fall during deer hunting season. These animals can cause substantial damage to your hire car. Additionally, by law, if you are driving on the highway and see a tow truck loading a vehicle, you must move over to the other lane for safety reasons.
  • During your stay in Columbia, you might want to limit your driving during peak travel hours. This includes morning rush hour from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and in the afternoon from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Traffic is especially busy on highways like Interstate 26 and Highway 17, which lead into and out of the downtown district.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire in Columbia for £33 or less
  • Intermediate hire cars in Columbia are around 12% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about car hire in Columbia

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Columbia?

    You’ll find a wide variety of vehicles to choose from when renting a car in Columbia. Select from compact, luxury, or a sports utility vehicle (ideal if you plan to drive through the ACE Basin). Also, if you are traveling to Columbia in the summer months, be sure that the air conditioning system in your hire car works well because there can be many hot days.

  • What’s the speed limit in Columbia?

    Because it is a big city, Columbia has many highways. When traveling on city freeways, you can travel at maximum speeds of 60 mph and on major roads around shopping districts the speed limit is 50 mph. However, on the interstate you can increase your speed to 70 mph. Inside residential neighborhoods, the maximum speed allowed is 30 mph.

  • Where are the best places to park in Columbia?

    The City of Columbia has numerous metered parking spaces downtown. Street parking in Columbia is always free after 6 p.m. and on weekends. But, if you are willing to walk, drive down some nearby side roads to find non-metered parking spaces. Additionally there is the option of parking in a garage or lot. Note that some of these facilities are city-owned while others are privately owned and operated.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Columbia?

    On average a car hire in Columbia costs £36 per day.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Metropolitan airport (CAE)?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Metropolitan airport to off-airport locations include Budget and Avis.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Columbia?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does a Special car hire cost in Columbia?

    A Special car hire in Columbia costs £40 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in Columbia?

    A Mini car hire in Columbia costs £83 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Columbia?

    A Standard car hire in Columbia costs £54 per day, on average.

  • Should I get insurance when hiring a car in Columbia?

    Most car hire providers in Columbia offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Columbia, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

Columbia car hire reviews and directory

 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car hire booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Hertz

5.2

Fair

Read 23 reviews

Cleanliness

5.4

Comfort

5.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.3

Value for money

4.8

7 locations in Columbia

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Locations in Columbia

200 Stonebridge Dr

+1 803 252 2561

Monday09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
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3000 Aviation Way

+1 803 851 4270

Monday07:30 - 23:59
Tuesday07:30 - 23:59
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Friday07:30 - 23:59
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Sunday07:30 - 23:59

4016 Fernandina Road

+1 803 661 6259

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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508 Gervais Street

+1 803 252 2561

Monday07:30 - 23:59
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Thursday07:30 - 23:59
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Saturday09:00 - 17:00

6615 Two Notch Rd Ste D

+1 803 834 6744

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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7356 B Garners Ferry Road

+1 803 695 0179

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9817 Farrow Rd

+1 803 430 9332

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10.0 Wonderful

Karen, Nov 2021

KAYAK
Price could have been better.

2.0 Poor

Dominique, Nov 2021

KAYAK
Customer service was terrible. I’m still getting calls saying the vehicle wasn’t returned, when it was returned almost 2 weeks ago.

6.0 Okay

Cale, Oct 2021

KAYAK
Everyone is strapped for cars these days. Luckily Hertz had a car for me (had a reservation via Kayak). Others coming to the counter late at night were not so lucky. The lot was thin. I reserved a sedan, e.g. Chevy Malibu but received a GMC Acadia. Way too much car, but can't be to picky these days. No agent in the return lot, had to take keys to counter, but it was quick.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Ease of driving away in a car

Cons:

Nothing other than lower cost. Great experience

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

it was a fast check in and check out

Cons:

the car was dirty and it looked like they did not put any effort to clean the outside we were additional charges I had to pay for my husband to drive the car even though we are married and on the same policy

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

I didn’t like anything. They cancelled on me 4 hours before pick up saying they didn’t have the car available.

Cons:

Actual service from Hertz. Didn’t get the car rental because they cancelled

1 out of 8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.4

Fair

Read 10 reviews

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.7

Value for money

5.5

7 locations in Columbia

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10249 Two Notch Rd

+1 803 419 4319

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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Sunday11:00 - 14:00

130 Harbison Blvd

+1 803 749 0555

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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1307 Assembly St

+1 803 748 9214

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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2638 Two Notch Rd

+1 803 786 6957

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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320 Greystone Blvd

+1 803 251 2912

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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7611 1/2 Garners Ferry Rd

+1 803 776 9461

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9724 Two Notch Rd

+1 803 865 7464

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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4.0 Mediocre

Joyce, Jun 2025

Intermediate

KAYAK
The location closed at 6 pm. I had to pick up at the airport.

2.0 Poor

Chas, Oct 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
They gave me a tiny crossover (Mazda CX) not an intermediate SUV. When questioned on it they offered a sedan (Nissan Sentra) instead, which I declined. Vehicle was filthy, had no GPS card, and smelled quite strongly.

2.0 Poor

s, Aug 2024

People carrier

KAYAK
Arrived at my time to get my minivan when we pulled up we noticed there was no minivans in the parking lot of the manager there said that she tried to call me on Sunday at 12:30. When I told her that I was in church, she giggled and said oh I didn’t know you go to church. And said that she gave my car away at 1:30 30 minutes before my schedule time to pick up the car that I had reserved three weeks in advance. her and her assistant, then proceeded to walk outside and get on the phone . Will not return.

2.0 Poor

Edward, Sept 2022

KAYAK
No car available

3.6 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

returned car a t6:30 pm and was charged for an extra day

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was very friendly and tried to be helpful.

Cons:

They would not rent me a car without a “credit card” even though my Visa debit card worked just fine for Kayak to make my reservation and charge me $88 for the insurance I ordered for the car. And I requested a refund, but of course that’s a different company, so I have to take it up with them. I emailed the insurance company with no response!

1 out of 4

Ace

4.6

Mediocre

Read 7 reviews

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.0

Value for money

4.7

One location in Columbia

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Locations in Columbia

5317 Two Notch Road

+1 803 744 9700

Monday09:00 - 17:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

nothing

Cons:

don’t wait till the day of and say you doesn’t have any cars available so unprofessional

3.6 Poor

Kim, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

The car had to be jumped twice, the tow truck Worker Todd me that I had a bad battery. When I called the company back to let them know about the jump And that I would be late, the customer service received WAS HORRIBLE. The car smelled like smoke and when I was given another option, it had a huge crack in the windshield and low tire pressure.

1 out of 3

Avis

6.4

Okay

One location in Columbia

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Locations in Columbia

408 Blossom Street

+1 803 771 8766

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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Easirent

4.6

Mediocre

One location in Columbia

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Locations in Columbia

Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Ace Rental Cars

No score available yet

One location in Columbia

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Locations in Columbia

5317 Two Notch Road

+1 803 744 9700

Opening times not available

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54 travellers who hired a car in Columbia gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.8

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Car hire insurance in Columbia

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some Columbia car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Columbia.

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Deductible

Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Columbia car hire.

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Everything you need to know for your car hire in Columbia

Columbia car hire information

Pick-up locationColumbia
Car types
Hire locations18
Airport locations2

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