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Columbia Car Rental & Nearby Locations
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Columbia Car Rental & Nearby Locations
Pick-up Service Available
To use our free pick-up service, call your rental location directly at the location phone number listed on your reservation confirmation. Pick-up service policies (hours of availability, allowable pick-up distance, etc.) vary by location so it's important that you call the location and make arrangements for pick-up at least 24 hours before your desired rental time. When you call the location, be ready to provide all applicable information including precise address, exact time of pick up, and a phone number where you can be reached at that time.
Please note that an off-airport Avis location cannot pick you up at an airport that has a Avis location. In this case, either you must rent your car at the airport location, or provide your own transportation to the off-airport location where you prefer to rent
Pick-up Service Available
To use our free pick-up service, call your rental location directly at the location phone number listed on your reservation confirmation. Pick-up service policies (hours of availability, allowable pick-up distance, etc.) vary by location so it's important that you call the location and make arrangements for pick-up at least 24 hours before your desired rental time. When you call the location, be ready to provide all applicable information including precise address, exact time of pick up, and a phone number where you can be reached at that time.
Please note that an off-airport Avis location cannot pick you up at an airport that has a Avis location. In this case, either you must rent your car at the airport location, or provide your own transportation to the off-airport location where you prefer to rent
Columbia, SC Rental Cars
Surrounded by lakes and rivers, our luscious city is a pleasant place to travel. Pick up a car rental in Columbia, SC, and enjoy a small-town feel with big-city amenities. With a rental car on hand, you are free to go boating at Lake Murray or rafting down the Congaree River. And for those wanting to rent a car for a business trip, Avis offers great prices on one-way or round-trip rentals.
Who knows the next time you’ll need a Columbia car rental, but when you do, Avis is here to help. From emergency rentals after a car accident to relaxing vacations, you can make travel easier by booking a rental today.
Columbia, SC Rental Cars
Surrounded by lakes and rivers, our luscious city is a pleasant place to travel. Pick up a car rental in Columbia, SC, and enjoy a small-town feel with big-city amenities. With a rental car on hand, you are free to go boating at Lake Murray or rafting down the Congaree River. And for those wanting to rent a car for a business trip, Avis offers great prices on one-way or round-trip rentals.
Who knows the next time you’ll need a Columbia car rental, but when you do, Avis is here to help. From emergency rentals after a car accident to relaxing vacations, you can make travel easier by booking a rental today.
Does Avis Offer Car Rental at the Columbia Airport?
Yes! You can find Avis at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport car rental location. The airport is a popular spot for car rental because it can save you time and money on transportation throughout the city. Skip expensive taxis and enjoy making multiple stops along the way.
Popular Cars to Rent in Columbia
Popular Cars to Rent in Columbia
Midsize Car Rental
A midsize/intermediate car rental gives you a little more wiggle room for long scenic drives around and through the popular Congaree National Park.
Full-Size Car Rental
Rent a car that will leave you room for your golf clubs. With a full-size rental, you can plan a day to play the beautiful greens at Edgewater Golf Club.
Intermediate SUV Rental
Rent an SUV and head off on an outdoor excursion. With camping gear and friends, you can enjoy a few nights under the stars at Sesquicentennial State Park.
Things To Do & Columbia Attractions
West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater
Walk around Riverwalk Park, a dazzling gem of Columbia. Enjoy a performance at the outdoor amphitheater or set off on an outdoor adventure. With a car rental in Columbia, you can load in kayaks or tubes and float down the Congaree or Saluda River.
Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
Our zoo and botanical garden are both top tourist spots. Spend a relaxing afternoon strolling through the gardens, smelling the flowers. Or learn more about animals around the world, from Asian tigers to Arctic penguins.
Columbia, SC, Travel FAQs
The trip from Columbia to Charleston covers 120 miles and takes about two hours. If you intend to visit both of these great cities, you can customize your Avis rental as a one-way rental to better suit your travel plans.
The trip from Columbia to Charleston covers 120 miles and takes about two hours. If you intend to visit both of these great cities, you can customize your Avis rental as a one-way rental to better suit your travel plans.
Columbia, SC, is all about seafood and BBQ. It’s not so much what you eat but where you eat it. While in Columbia, try some of the best restaurants in the city, like Little Pigs Barbecue, Pearlz Oyster Bar, Blue Marlin, Pawleys Front Porch, and Cola’s.
Columbia, SC, is all about seafood and BBQ. It’s not so much what you eat but where you eat it. While in Columbia, try some of the best restaurants in the city, like Little Pigs Barbecue, Pearlz Oyster Bar, Blue Marlin, Pawleys Front Porch, and Cola’s.
There’s something for everyone in Columbia, SC. Some of our city’s best attractions include the Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, South Carolina State Museum, EdVenture Children’s Museum, the Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park, the Columbia Museum of Art, the South Carolina State House, and the University of South Carolina campus.
There’s something for everyone in Columbia, SC. Some of our city’s best attractions include the Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, South Carolina State Museum, EdVenture Children’s Museum, the Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park, the Columbia Museum of Art, the South Carolina State House, and the University of South Carolina campus.
The main neighborhoods to visit in Columbia are the downtown area, The Vista, and Five Points. The downtown area is full of restaurants, unique shops, and must-see historical landmarks. The Vista offers some of the best nightlife opportunities and is near many of the city’s top attractions. Five Points is a cultural must-see with local artisans, historical landmarks, and small coffee shops.
The main neighborhoods to visit in Columbia are the downtown area, The Vista, and Five Points. The downtown area is full of restaurants, unique shops, and must-see historical landmarks. The Vista offers some of the best nightlife opportunities and is near many of the city’s top attractions. Five Points is a cultural must-see with local artisans, historical landmarks, and small coffee shops.
A car is recommended for getting around Columbia, SC. With an Avis car rental, you can spend as much time as you want in the city’s best attractions and popular neighborhoods without relying on less-than-ideal public transportation or costly ride-share services. Plus, you’ll save time traveling between attractions and have more time to enjoy your trip.
A car is recommended for getting around Columbia, SC. With an Avis car rental, you can spend as much time as you want in the city’s best attractions and popular neighborhoods without relying on less-than-ideal public transportation or costly ride-share services. Plus, you’ll save time traveling between attractions and have more time to enjoy your trip.
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