Downtown, Columbus car rentals in 2026
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Downtown. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 6 October 2026.
Most popular company | Payless |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Intermediate |
Average price per day | AED 260 |
Cheapest price per day | AED 110 |
Cheapflights insights for Downtown car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Downtown, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Downtown?
Book your car hire in Downtown 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 220/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 217% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Downtown?
In Downtown, the most affordable car hire company right now is Avis, offering prices from just AED 29.95/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Budget, with rates starting at AED 36.85/day.
What is the best car rental company in Downtown?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Downtown is Budget (rated 6.5/10 with 59 reviews). National (rated 10.0/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Budget
6.5
National
10.0
Dollar
9.2
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.4
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Downtown?
Planning to hire a car in Downtown? January is the cheapest month, costing about AED 206 per day. In contrast, June is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 338. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
AED 206
February
AED 217
March
AED 239
April
AED 235
May
AED 286
June
AED 338
July
AED 301
August
AED 250
September
AED 253
October
AED 250
November
AED 250
December
AED 239
Which car hire company has the most locations in Downtown?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 6 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Free2Move has the second-highest number of locations in Downtown at 2.
Top rental agencies in Downtown, Columbus
Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Downtown, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Budget
59 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.8
Comfort
7.0
Overall
6.5
Pick-up/drop-off
6.6
Value
6.4
Recent reviews
8.0
|Jul 2024I had reserved a Tahoe or similar and was first given a Ford Explorer which would not be large enough cargo space. Then I was offered a mini van, same, not enough cargo space. Finally was given an Expedition, which was perfect. Once home I noticed that the heat shield was hanging loose so back I went to the airport. The mechanical staff fixed it without incident. The rest of the trip was great.
2.0
|Dec 2023$100 a day is terrible, when I could of gotten 2 days for $5 more from them...crazy! When I picked up my rental, the car was just driving up and the lady got out of the vehicle not really saying anything. I had to ask if the keys were in it. There was no walk around with anyone, which is concerning because there is a lot of damage to the exterior of the vehicle. I took 10 pictures of damaged areas, then noticed the following more that I couldn't see in the dim area plus the car being wet. The car had at least one low tire and needed service, according to the dash. How is that missed when it was just dropped off for me? Does that even matter? I would think that a rental should not be due for a service as soon as you get it, plus not have a low tire. I used Budget as a last resort at the Columbus airport. It was cheapest, not sure how, and had availability.
2.0
|Dec 2023I got there and couldn't get the car . The supervisor would except my purchasers ID card. I tried it myself and he refused to accept me.
2.0
|Jul 2023First told there were no cars available even with reservation then after 2 hour wait The car has a rear tire pressure low and noticed a nail Also charged for the collision policy with out my confirmation I have visa signature card which gives me collision policy also my insurance has coverage for collision basically charged me with out my approval Very poor experience
8.0
|Jul 2023The interior had been cleaned but the fabric on the seats had a lot of stains. The car drove good. Both the front and rear bumper covers had obviously been re-attached at some point because you could see the seams. The rear driver's side bumper cover would become loose and flap in the wind when you got up to highway speeds. The brakes started grinding at the end of the trip.
10.0
|Jun 2023Great experience, friendly staff.
1 out of 20
Budget Locations in Downtown
Overview
Reviews
Locations
National
5 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Recent reviews
10.0
|Nov 2021Great car, efficient rental experience. It was a little pricier than I would have liked but compared to other companies it was about the same so I guess it was the going rate for a minivan.
1 out of 2
National Locations in Downtown
Overview
Locations
Dollar
2 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
8.7
Overall
9.2
Pick-up/drop-off
8.7
Value
9.2
Dollar Locations in Downtown
Overview
Locations
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
16 reviews•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.2
Overall
8.4
Pick-up/drop-off
8.5
Value
8.1
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Downtown
Overview
Locations
Alamo
7 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.4
Overall
8.2
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.6
Alamo Locations in Downtown
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Thrifty
3 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.7
Pick-up/drop-off
8.3
Value
7.5
Recent reviews
8.0
|Jul 2022Great service, nice location. The car had Steering drift to the left, and I could never get the cruise control to work. Bluetooth to the phone was inconsistent; sometimes it worked, other times it didn’t. Not major issues but the steering issue could have been a safety issue.
1 out of 1
Thrifty Locations in Downtown
Overview
Locations
Hertz
13 reviews•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.4
Pick-up/drop-off
7.4
Value
7.5
Hertz Locations in Downtown
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Avis
23 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.9
Overall
6.9
Pick-up/drop-off
6.5
Value
6.8
Recent reviews
10.0
|Jul 2023It was great, the staff was pleasant and helpful
6.0
|Jul 2023Long line at checkin and very few cars. Mostly vans and trucks. Car was dirty and had greasy stains on all the touch points. That said, everyone I dealt with was friendly. Drop off in Pittsburgh was great.
2.0
|Jul 2023Huge lines at the counter. The car was rented to me dirty and without a full tank of gas. When I called customer service I was put on hold and ultimately hung up on. I gave the car back and am still fighting the charges. Awful experience.
8.0
|Mar 2023The pickup was a little slow because only one person was working. But the drop off was very easy.
1 out of 8
Avis Locations in Downtown
Downtown Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Downtown, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 October 2026.
Can I rent a car for a month at Downtown?
The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Downtown it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.
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