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Columbus Car Rental & Nearby Locations

Columbus, OH Rental Cars

Visiting Columbus? A car rental from Avis is a great way to start your trip. With convenient transportation, you will have more time to travel to local tourist attractions. Choose a minivan rental for family fun activities, like a day at Zoombezi Bay waterpark. Consider a luxury car rental if you’re on a business trip or driving through the scenic areas of Columbus. 

Whether you’re a resident or here visiting, rental cars can be ideal in various situations. Long-term car rental in Columbus, Ohio, is also available if your car is in the shop or you need a way to get around town. Take advantage of our large fleet of rental cars and flexible rental plans.

Do You Offer Car Rental at the Airport?

Yes, you can find Avis at the John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Skip the fuss of taxis and shuttles with a car rental at the airport, and enjoy the comfort of knowing you have a way of traveling when you land.

SUV rentals are ideal for groups wanting extra space for luggage and passengers. Drive confidently, rain or shine, in an SUV.

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When traveling with a group in Columbus, a van rental is ideal. Book a minivan or 12-15 passenger van here.

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Enjoy urban and rural excursions with the utility of a pickup truck. Choose from full-size or midsize trucks.

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Things To Do & Columbus Attractions

Hocking Hills State Park

Take your car rental in Columbus, Ohio for a day trip to Hocking Hills State Park. Spend the day traversing the thick greens of Ohio, see a waterfall at the end of Cedar Falls trail, or go fishing at Rose Lake. Book your rental today.

Columbus’ German Village

Pick up a car rental and head over to the German Village neighborhood, a small part of town with ties to German culture. Reserve a rental and be on your way to enjoy local beer, homemade fudge, and historical shops in this charming part of the city.

Take your rental car on a trip up to the Great Lakes or over to the city of Cleveland. There are plenty of places to travel throughout the state, and luckily Avis has convenient locations across Ohio. Expand your options by making a reservation today.

Columbus, OH, Travel FAQs

Columbus-style pizza is a unique approach to pizza that’s created with a thin circular crust, dusted with cornmeal on the bottom, and piled high with toppings that meet the crust’s edges. These pizzas are more commonly served cut into rectangular strips instead of the traditional pizza wedges. 

We strongly recommend having a car to get around Columbus, OH. While the city has a public transportation system, it doesn’t reach all city areas, and you’ll spend precious time waiting on transportation. With an Avis car rental, you can zip to and from any destinations on your own schedule. 

There’s plenty to do in downtown Columbus. Some of the best attractions in the downtown area include the Columbus Museum of Art, the Center of Science and Industry, Nationwide Arena, the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Theatre, Huntington Park, and Topiary Park. 

The distance from the Columbus International Airport (CMH) to downtown Columbus is about 6 miles. After picking up your Avis car rental, it will likely take you less than 15 minutes to reach the downtown area. The time Avis saves you at the airport will give you more time to enjoy the best downtown attractions!

Columbus, OH, is a thriving community that feels like both a college town and a booming tech industry hub. Columbus is also the Ohio state capital and boasts a phenomenal arts scene, plenty of dining options, and various world-class attractions.