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Small Cars
$45 - $132
All Car Types
$72 - $137
The best time to rent a Small car from Budget in Columbus, Ohio is in April when prices are $45 per day on average. $45 per day is 36% lower than the $71 average yearly price for a Budget Small rental in Columbus. While April may be the cheapest month to rent a Small car from Budget in Columbus, March is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in March on Small rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Medium car from Budget in Columbus, Ohio is in May when prices are $43 per day on average. $43 per day is 38% lower than the $70 average yearly price for a Budget Medium rental in Columbus. While May may be the cheapest month to rent a Medium car from Budget in Columbus, April is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in April on Medium rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Large car from Budget in Columbus, Ohio is in February when prices are $60 per day on average. $60 per day is 47% lower than the $114 average yearly price for a Budget Large rental in Columbus. While February may be the cheapest month to rent a Large car from Budget in Columbus, April is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in April on Large rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a SUV car from Budget in Columbus, Ohio is in August when prices are $56 per day on average. $56 per day is 38% lower than the $90 average yearly price for a Budget SUV rental in Columbus. While August may be the cheapest month to rent a SUV car from Budget in Columbus, April is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in April on SUV rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Van car from Budget in Columbus, Ohio is in January when prices are $82 per day on average. $82 per day is 31% lower than the $119 average yearly price for a Budget Van rental in Columbus. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a Van car from Budget in Columbus, September is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in September on Van rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Luxury car from Budget in Columbus, Ohio is in November when prices are $38 per day on average. $38 per day is 58% lower than the $91 average yearly price for a Budget Luxury rental in Columbus. While November may be the cheapest month to rent a Luxury car from Budget in Columbus, April is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in April on Luxury rental vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
They refused my international DL because my name in English was written right to left. Yet other rental companies had accepted it without any issues
10.0
Wonderful|Jul 2023
I was so impressed with Budget! They overbooked our reserved vehicle, but made it right and then some! They gave us two Chrysler Pacifica Van's in place of the one big passenger van, and even provided gas for the inconvenience. The van's were clean and drove like a dream. I have never experienced such great customer service, and will be a return customer! Thank you for going above and beyond in making the overbooking right. I am so grateful and impressed with the customer service of this company!
10.0
Wonderful|Jul 2023
Pick up counter help great
6.0
Okay|Jun 2023
More staff at the Columbus office would be great. There was a huge line at the counter and two agents on duty. My wait was 50 minutes in line. The staff were nice and addressing as many customers as possible.
2.0
Poor|Jun 2023
Never rent from these clowns! The description says CMH but they’re not at the airport - far from it. Waste of time, money and energy. Pay the extra $5 and get a real rental company!
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Information about Budget car rentals in Columbus
Does Budget have a location at Columbus Airport?
Yes. The 1 location that Budget has at Columbus Airport can be found at 4106 International Gateway.
Does Budget offer free car rental cancellation in Columbus?
Yes, Budget in Columbus does offer free cancellations on car rentals. However, we always recommend you give Budget a call if you have to make a last-minute cancellation, as sometimes there are fees involved. A list of Budget phone numbers can be found here under the Locations tab.
What is the most popular car to rent from Budget while in Columbus in August?
With an average cost of $58/day, renting Intermediate cars from Budget in Columbus during August is the most popular option among our momondo users. You may also be able to find Budget car rental deals in Columbus for as low as $31/day, which was the cheapest price found for Intermediate rentals last August.
What is the cheapest type of car to rent from Budget in Columbus?
For $56/day on average, a Economy is the cheapest type of car to rent from Budget in Columbus (67% cheaper than the most expensive Budget rental car). In the past year, 18% of momondo users who chose to rent from Budget while in Columbus rented a Economy in order to save money. Keep in mind that Budget also has other types of car rentals available based on your travel needs.
How many Budget car rental locations are there in Columbus?
Budget has 8 rental car locations in Columbus. Their 4106 International Gateway location is the most popular according to our user data. In the past 12 months, 51% of our users who looked to rent a car from Budget in Columbus chose to rent theirs from the Budget location at 4106 International Gateway.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in Columbus?
Prices for cars in Columbus are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in Columbus?
The number of operators available for cars in Columbus is 53 as of July 2025.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in Columbus?
Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including Columbus. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to rent a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred rental company before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Columbus?
To rent a car in Columbus, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.
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