Car hire at Columbia Regional Airport

Driver's age: 26-65

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Most popular car type

Economy

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Columbia Regional Airport car hire

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

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

You should book your car hire in Columbia Regional Airport around 24 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best car hire company in Columbia Regional Airport?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Columbia Regional Airport are Alamo (8.2, 2 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (6.5, 8 reviews), and National (6.4, 4 reviews).
Alamo
Alamo
Rated 8.2/10
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Rated 6.5/10
National
National
Rated 6.4/10
Resla
Resla
Rated 10.0/10

What is the most popular car to hire in Columbia Regional Airport?

SUV cars (Ford Escape or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Columbia Regional Airport. SUV cars in Columbia Regional Airport cost $126/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as $96/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Columbia Regional Airport is February at an average cost of $107/day. May is the most expensive month to hire a car in Columbia Regional Airport when prices are $139/day on average, which tends to be 79% above the yearly average hire price for Columbia Regional Airport.

Which rental car company has the most locations in in in?

Resla operates 3 locations in Columbia Regional Airport, more than any other car hire company.
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Top tips for hiring a car at Columbia Regional airport

  • One of the best reasons to rent a car at Columbia Regional Airport (COU) is the convenience they offer travelers. Even though the airport provides numerous public transportation options to get you from the airport to other locations, they can be time-consuming and expensive. This is due to extra luggage fees, commuting from the arrival station to your site, and fare hikes during rush hour. In addition, they have a lot of stops along the way and wait times which can be time-consuming. Car rentals at Columbia regional airport provide door-to-door transportation and are reliable despite the weather or day of the week.
  • Picking up your car rental at Columbia Regional Airport is swift and more straightforward due to all the car rental agencies located onsite. The airport features about eight car rental agencies onsite, including Alamo, Hertz, SIXT, Avis, Enterprise, National, Budget, Easirent, and Sunnycars. Please proceed to the baggage claim area and Security check-in to get to them. You will find the rental counters there, within a ten-minute walk. The vehicles lie within a short walk from the counters in the parking area.
  • When you are ready to return your car rental at Columbia Regional Airport, you can bring your vehicle back to the exact location where you picked it up the car. When making reservations, you can get the option to drop the vehicle at a different location. However, you would have to pay extra fees. Most car rental agencies offer 24-hour services. Those that do not work on a 24-hour basis offer after-hour return services. When returning the car rental, ensure your gas tank is full, and the car has no damages. Once you get to the parking lot, lock the car, and submit the contract with keys at the rental counter. If using after-hour services, leave them at the drop box of your rental company.
  • Even though Columbia Regional Airport is not large, passenger traffic is not unusual. West at the rental companies can get hectic, especially on Sundays and Fridays. Therefore, consider reserving car rentals at Columbia Airport online via KAYAK. If you select the pick-up time to be at 45 minutes after your scheduled arrival time, you can be on your way as soon as you arrive.
  • Book your car hire at Columbia Regional airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

FAQs about hiring a car at Columbia Regional airport

  • What documentation will I need to rent a car at Columbia Regional Airport?

    Renters must present a valid driver's license with the photograph and the name of the person renting the car on the permit. If you are not a US citizen, some rental companies will expect you to provide a second form of identification, such as a passport. If your driving license is in non-Roman characters, you may have to get an IDP.

  • What are some of the ways that I can pay for my Columbia Regional Airport car rental?

    You can pay for your car rental at Columbia Regional Airport via a major credit card. This makes a great way to pay for your rental, plus it acts as fantastic security for the time you have the rental car. Even though some car companies accept a debit card to pay for your car rental, most will still want a credit card to secure your rental.

  • What amenities are offered at Grand Rapids Columbia Regional Airport rental car center?

    The rental center at Columbia Regional Airport lies near the baggage claim area, making it easy for renters to access the rental counters. The rental center is wheelchair accessible for wheelchair users with proper lighting, wider entrances, and step-free walkways. The rental companies provide easy cancellation and modification for their rentals. They also provide after-our services for your convenience.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Columbia Regional airport?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Columbia Regional airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, and National.

Columbia Regional Airport car rental reviews and directory

 
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Alamo

8.2

Very Good

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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.3

Value for money

8.0

One location in Columbia Regional Airport

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Locations in Columbia Regional Airport

11300 S Airport Dr

+1 833 898 2143

Monday09:00 - 21:30
Tuesday09:00 - 21:30
Wednesday09:00 - 21:30
Thursday09:00 - 21:30
Friday09:00 - 21:30
Saturday10:00 - 15:00
Sunday11:00 - 21:30
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.5

Okay

Read 8 reviews
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Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

7.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.0

Value for money

6.6

2 locations in Columbia Regional Airport

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112 N Providence Rd

+1 573 256 8000

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 21:30
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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11300 S Airport Dr

+1 833 898 2142

Monday09:00 - 21:30
Tuesday09:00 - 21:30
Wednesday09:00 - 21:30
Thursday09:00 - 21:30
Friday09:00 - 21:30
Saturday10:00 - 15:00
Sunday11:00 - 21:30
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, June 2024

Economy

KAYAK
I needed to rent a car and drop off in a different location. When I arrived, I was told unless I used a major credit card to rent, I had to bring the car back to its original location. The employee said the website shouldn’t have let me book at all, since I was using a Visa debit card and not a credit card. So, money wasted and time wasted. I ended up having to pay double to price to by hiring a Lyft driver to get my husband to the airport. I don’t understand the issue using the Visa debit card. I’ve always used that card to book rental cars and have had zero issues doing so. This was the first time I was rejected. It was super embarrassing and this policy is uncalled for.

10.0 Wonderful

Douglas, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was great to work with and pickup and dropoff were very easy and quick.

Cons:

The van could have been vacuumed a bit better but overall was very good.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Still haven’t been refunded

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

tried to charge more than what was quoted

Cons:

car inside was dirty

6.0 Okay

D, Jan 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Andy (the girl at the rental office) was really nice.

Cons:

I prepaid for gas. I was dropping off in another state. He assured me there was enough gas in the car to get to my next destination. I told him the weather where I was going was very cold and snowy and would be going through some remote areas so I wanted to be sure. I ended up having to try to frantically try to find a gas station in an area that was pretty remote. I ended up having to travel several miles off the main road to get gas in a tiny town. It was very inconvenient and scary knowing I was almost out of gas. I had been looking for a gas station for over 80 miles and so I was almost on empty. Also the cushions were all stained. It looked like there had been multiple spills and no one had cleaned it up. It looked terrible.

9.6 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

No hassles. Pickup and drop off smooth. Pleasant, and friendly staff.

Cons:

Inside of vehicle could have been cleaner.

1 out of 3

National

6.4

Okay

Read 4 reviews

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.4

Value for money

6.4

One location in Columbia Regional Airport

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11300 S Airport Dr

+1 833 898 2144

Monday09:00 - 21:30
Tuesday09:00 - 21:30
Wednesday09:00 - 21:30
Thursday09:00 - 21:30
Friday09:00 - 21:30
Saturday10:00 - 15:00
Sunday11:00 - 21:30
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was easy to work with and pleasant. We had the vehicle reserved and the process was easy and quick. Nice vehicle was clean and well cared for made the trip nice. The return was just as easy and quick. Returned the keys to the associate and he printed the receipt and I was on my way. Would definitely recommend them to friends and family.

1 out of 2

Resla

10.0

Wonderful

3 locations in Columbia Regional Airport

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11300 S Airport Dr

+1 480 439 4079

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1431 Cinnamon Hill Lane Suite 104

+1 480 439 4079

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5710 Bull Run Dr

+1 480 439 4079

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Easirent

4.6

Mediocre

One location in Columbia Regional Airport

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Columbia Regional Airport

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Columbia Regional Airport

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11300 South Airport Drive

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20 travellers who hired a car in Columbia Regional Airport gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.6

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