Columbus travel guide
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You're Going to Love Columbus
With a population of 189,885, Columbus is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Columbus has to offer.
Where to Eat in Columbus
If you’re looking for affordable options, Meritage Cafe (1039 1st Avenue) and River & Rail (1232 Broadway) are great picks.
When to visit Columbus
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Columbus in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.5″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Columbus, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.
How to Get to Columbus
Plane
When flying to Columbus, you’ll arrive at Columbus Metropolitan Area (CSG), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Columbus include Delta, Korean Air and KLM. The shortest domestic flight to Columbus departs from New York and takes around 4h 18m.
Car
Another option to get to Columbus is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 96 miles from Columbus. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Columbus using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Columbus takes 110 miles and will cost you around $63. From New York, the ticket costs about $214 for a journey of 1350 miles. The most popular bus station is Columbus, located 4 miles from downtown Columbus. Columbus Greyhound Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city center.
Airports near Columbus
Airlines serving Columbus
Where to stay in Columbus
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Columbus/South-Fort Benning and Motel 6 Columbus.
Where to stay in popular areas of Columbus
Most booked hotels in Columbus
Renting a car in Columbus
Renting a car in Columbus costs $72 per day, on average, or $216 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Columbus.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Columbus (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Columbus is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.