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Best deals found for Columbia, Illinois car rentals

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Economy	$59/day
Compact	$59/day
Intermediate	$59/day
Standard	$61/day
Full-size	$61/day
Minivan	$86/day
Full-size SUV	$111/day
Premium	$81/day
Pickup truck	$57/day
Premium SUV	$123/day
Compact SUV	$55/day
Intermediate SUV	$57/day
Commercial	$92/day

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Columbia, Illinois car rental deals found on momondo

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	Small cars	$48 - $95
	All Car Types	$43 - $113

The average price of a small car rental in Columbia, the United States is $64. The cheapest time to rent a small car in Columbia, the United States is in February. The price is 27% lower than the rest of the year at just $48 per day. A small car rental is typically 14% less expensive than the average rental car in Columbia. The average price of a vehicle rental in Columbia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Columbia small car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a medium car rental in Columbia, the United States is $46. The cheapest time to rent a medium car in Columbia, the United States is in March. The price is 20% lower than the rest of the year at just $38 per day. A medium car rental is typically 38% less expensive than the average rental car in Columbia. The average price of a vehicle rental in Columbia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Columbia medium car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a large car rental in Columbia, the United States is $73. The cheapest time to rent a large car in Columbia, the United States is in September. The price is 6% lower than the rest of the year at just $69 per day. A large car rental is typically 3% less expensive than the average rental car in Columbia. The average price of a vehicle rental in Columbia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Columbia large car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a SUV rental in Columbia, the United States is $69. The cheapest time to rent a SUV in Columbia, the United States is in January. The price is 45% lower than the rest of the year at just $38 per day. A SUV rental is typically 8% less expensive than the average rental car in Columbia. The average price of a vehicle rental in Columbia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Columbia SUV rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a van rental in Columbia, the United States is $83. The cheapest time to rent a van in Columbia, the United States is in February. The price is 15% lower than the rest of the year at just $71 per day. A van rental is typically 10% more expensive than the average rental car in Columbia. The average price of a vehicle rental in Columbia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Columbia van rentals found on momondo in the past week.

Toyota Yaris

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

$59/day

25 Apr - 2 May

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Toyota Corolla

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

$59/day

10 Jul - 17 Jul

See offer

Rental cars insight and trends in Columbia

Useful insights to help you book the perfect rental car in Columbia

What is the cheapest rental car agency in Columbia?

The cheapest rental cars in Columbia are generally found through Turo. When booking with Turo, you may be able to find rental car prices for as low as $34/day. The average price to rent a car in Columbia is $34/day.

What car do most people rent in Columbia?

When renting a car in Columbia, most of our users will opt for the Chrysler Pacifica at $77/day on average. The second most popular is the Ford Transit car rental for an average of $163/day. Our users have found Chrysler Pacifica rentals in Columbia for as low as $72/day and Ford Transit rentals for as low as $92/day.

Columbia car rental directory

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Hertz

101 reviews•1 location

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8.0

Very good|Sep 2023

Quick pick up

8.0

Very good|Jul 2023

It was great except we were told the car was at the airport it it was actually 30 minutes away from the airport. Everything else was great though

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Fast and easy

2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

In Kayak, I said I wanted to pick up at the airport then booked. I didn't realize that the rental pick up was 30 minutes away! We had to take a Lyft there and when we got there they said they only had one fully electric car available. We were forced to take this car (especially since we had already spent so much money on a lift). We were told it would full charge in 45 minutes which was not true AT ALL. We ended up spending a huge amount of our vacation time trying to find chargers and figure out to squeeze charging time in around the other things we already had scheduled. I will never use Kayak/Hertz again.

2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

I didn't realize when I booked this appointment that my car would be at a Hertz office 15 miles away from the St. Louis airport. I took an airport shuttle to the Hertz office at Lambert Airport, only to Iearn my car wasn't at the airport Hertz. When I attempted to change the reservation, I learned there were no cars available at the airport location, I ended up with a $50 Uber charge in both directions, so this ended up being an incredibly expensive experience for my low-cost rental. The car itself was great, the staff at the location very helpful. Also, when I returned the car the office was closed (Sunday), so I was taking a leap of faith that there weren't going to any issues with the rental return. Fortunately, I received an email of the bill on Monday, so everything was fine. This is probably the first and last time I'll use Kayak.

2.0

Poor|May 2023

I had a problem with my pick up location. The young woman at the office was unable to help me. She said she was new and did not know the area. I asked her to have the manager call me. I never heard from him.

1 out of 34

Budget

40 reviews•2 locations

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2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

VERY BAD

6.0

Okay|Feb 2023

Gave me a bigger car than I needed and that cost me an extra $30 in gas

2.0

Poor|Sep 2022

I stood at the counter for almost an hour they needed some type of verification that I was me they needed to determine the bill etc. bad experience. At the other end they charged me for an extra hour which was $96. I did not have the car over 24 hours they did not consider the time change. It was a bad experience all around

8.0

Very good|Aug 2022

Lines in STL for pick-up were long and slow and staff had a DMV like approach to service but other than that it went well

2.0

Poor|Jul 2022

I paid for a full rental upfront 2 days before. I stand in line for a whole hr, just to be told I need a major credit card in order to get a rental when I already paid for one. The lady didn’t apologize for the wait at all. I won’t be back ever again. The website did not mention anything about a credit card when I paid.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2022

Budget rented me a 15 passenger van that I rented for my family to enjoy a family vacation in. After being on the road less than a hour, we stop for a quick break to realize we had expired tags! I immediately call to be told a new vehicle would be located for us to get along our route. I never got a call. We choose to travel at night to help the kids sleep along the way. 4th hour into our trip, low tire pressure light comes on. We pull over get air and get back on the road. 5th hour pulled over for expired tags, (we were pulled over a total of 5 times on the trip for the expired tags) adding 4 hours to our trip. Hour 6 tire pressure light again, left and right front tires filled and we get back on the road. Hour 7 tire pressure light again, we pull into a gas station to be told by the mechanic on duty that the van is UNSAFE to drive!!! Both front tires are worn on the inside and have knots and I could have a blow out at any time!!!! I was told not to drive over 50mph for the remainder of the trip. We arrive at our destination (trip that should have been 12 hours with stops) turned into 21 hrs! During all this I am calling Budget road side..no responses, just apologies. I was finally given an option to switch out the van! I get the 12 passenger ford transit and it is much nicer(we thought) we set out to head home (at night) to find out the replacement vehicle's head lights were wack! One shines straight down to the ground and the driver's side light shined straight up and to the far right! this made it very difficult ot see when there was no street light areas. Also the van shook so bad between 65 - 70 that you couldn't hold the wheel straight! SO once again, a 12 hr trip turns into a 17 hr trip home. The fact that I wanting a worry free vacation and trusting a company to put my family in a safe vehicle did not happen! I am still in shock over all the issues and I have asked numerous times to have management call me and still no response! VERY DISAPPOINTED and HIGHLY DISSATISFIED!

1 out of 14

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

17 reviews•4 locations

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8.0

Very good|Jan 2023

The Enterprise Airport office in St Louis saved the day! And I am grateful. Listened carefully, got me the car I needed (though it was "smoky" for my drive across Missouri, and overall I was satisfied. Keep the smokers away from your cars!!

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2022

We had to cancel our reservation at the last minute and it was an easy process, no hassle at all!

2.0

Poor|Mar 2022

Enterprise did not explain the drop off process. Since we were dropping off at 3am, their location was closed. I called their corporate location and they explained to me they their drop off location was at The Parking Spot, and that I needed to drop off the vehicle on the third floor and leave keys in drop box on first floor. There were absolutely zero signs signaling that this was a drop off location for a enterprise, and even on the third floor had zero indication that this is where Enterprise drop offs should be parked. Absolutely terrible customer service and I am lucky I did not miss my flight.

1.9

Poor|Oct 2021

My husband and I traveled via Uber to Enterprise for a car we had reserved online. We never got the car because: We couldn't use a debit card(neither mine nor my husband's even though the cards are from the same bank); I don't drive but my husband has a valid license; when I called a utility company to text me a photo copy of my latest 'paid' gas bill; enterprise rejected it because his name wasn't on it; he does not have utility bills in his name. I offered to pay cash to no avail. Finally when we had exhausted our options, we were stranded and it was too late to try another rental agency so we caught another taxi home. Enterprise discriminates! I am seeking other horror stories about Enterprise too post.

1.9

Poor|Oct 2021

I requested a car from STL Airport but you gave me a car that was at a different and didn't realize until shuttle took me to airport location and they gave me a price almost two what you quoted. The allocation said the location I had to go their by cab as their shuttle would not take me there and also that maybe it would be closed by the I got there. It was very chaotic and stressful.

1.9

Poor|Jul 2021

They didn’t have my rental at all. I never got a car . They said the price was not what they charge so they tried to get me to do the reservation over to pay more money for the car. They didn’t Honor you all’s prices.

1 out of 6

Avis

16 reviews•2 locations

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

I was never able to get my car. I’m hoping I don’t get charged for a car I never picked up. Even though the pick up was supposed to be at the airport, my car was not there. I had to make a whole different reservation.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

We were told they weren’t going to have our van. If we hadn’t stopped by the location a couple weeks before, we wouldn’t have found out until the day we were supposed to leave on our trip.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

You need to be clearer in you app whether the rental location is at the airport or not. When I rented the car I had know way of quickly knowing that that place I reserved the car was not the airport rental but a second location 40 minutes away.

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

1.5 hour wait to reach counter. Then it was not the correct pickup location. Canceled reservation and Ubered. This is my last time using a car rental company.

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

4.0

Mediocre|Sep 2022

My car reservation made through Kayak was not recognized by Avis. I had to make a new car reservation at the counter and pay a lot more for it than I would have through Kayak.

1 out of 6

Quick facts about car rentals in Columbia

Get the overview on great rental deals, popular car rental companies, and best car types for your visit in Columbia

Popular Car Types	Passenger Van, Intermediate, Full-size
Cheapest Rental Car	$39
Most Popular Model	Chrysler Pacifica

The following car types were offered at rental car companies in Columbia in the past 72 hours: Passenger Van, Intermediate, Full-size.

The lowest price for a rental car in Columbia is $39/day. For this area, you can expect average prices starting from $85/day.

The most popular car model to rent in Columbia in the past 7 days is the Chrysler Pacifica. Our users also prefer the Ford Transit as an alternative.

Driving with a rental car in Columbia - FAQs

Learn everything there is to know about renting a car in Columbia so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

What is the speed limit in Columbia, Illinois?

When you book a rental car in Columbia, you should abide by the city’s 25 mph speed limit. The speed limits on any suburban roads and highways in Columbia are 75 mph and 75 mph, respectively. Be on the lookout for posted signage, because these speed limits might change depending on where you are within Columbia.

Is the weather in Columbia similar to the rest of Illinois?

If you’re looking for a Columbia rental car for a road trip to the surrounding areas during the month of April it’s important to know that the rest of Illinois typically has a temperature of 50 °F and will usually expect 3.6″ of precipitation.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Columbia?

Prices for cars in Columbia refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Columbia?

There are 11 operators available for cars in Columbia as of April 2024.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Columbia?

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Columbia. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Columbia?

When renting a car in Columbia, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car rental in Columbia?

Using momondo to book a car rental in Columbia could save you time and money. momondo searches thousands of car rental websites and locations to provide you with a wide selection of options and cars to choose from.

How does momondo help me find the best car rental deal in Columbia?

By the use of filters, momondo makes finding a great car rental in Columbia easier. Whether it is price, car type, amenities or policies, momondo allows you to refine your search with these and more filters to find the best deal for you.