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Small Cars
$55 - $176
All Car Types
$89 - $148
The best time to rent a Small car from National in Columbus, Ohio is in October when prices are $55 per day on average. $55 per day is 55% lower than the $124 average yearly price for a National Small rental in Columbus. While October may be the cheapest month to rent a Small car from National in Columbus, April is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in April on Small rental vehicles from National depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Medium car from National in Columbus, Ohio is in December when prices are $52 per day on average. $52 per day is 48% lower than the $99 average yearly price for a National Medium rental in Columbus. While December may be the cheapest month to rent a Medium car from National in Columbus, May is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in May on Medium rental vehicles from National depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Large car from National in Columbus, Ohio is in August when prices are $56 per day on average. $56 per day is 52% lower than the $116 average yearly price for a National Large rental in Columbus. While August may be the cheapest month to rent a Large car from National in Columbus, December is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in December on Large rental vehicles from National depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a SUV car from National in Columbus, Ohio is in March when prices are $44 per day on average. $44 per day is 66% lower than the $131 average yearly price for a National SUV rental in Columbus. While March may be the cheapest month to rent a SUV car from National in Columbus, September is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in September on SUV rental vehicles from National depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Van car from National in Columbus, Ohio is in February when prices are $84 per day on average. $84 per day is 31% lower than the $123 average yearly price for a National Van rental in Columbus. While February may be the cheapest month to rent a Van car from National in Columbus, April is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in April on Van rental vehicles from National depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Luxury car from National in Columbus, Ohio is in April when prices are $80 per day on average. $80 per day is 38% lower than the $130 average yearly price for a National Luxury rental in Columbus. While April may be the cheapest month to rent a Luxury car from National in Columbus, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on Luxury rental vehicles from National depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Convertible car from National in Columbus, Ohio is in September when prices are $90 per day on average. $90 per day is 17% lower than the $108 average yearly price for a National Convertible rental in Columbus. While September may be the cheapest month to rent a Convertible car from National in Columbus, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on Convertible rental vehicles from National depending on what day you book.
Customer services was top notch. Andrea from National was great - very friendly and gave her business card in the event anything went wrong. Pick up and drop off were both easy and enjoyable.
10.0
Wonderful|Jul 2021
Much better price than other vendors.
7.9
Good|Jul 2021
National was just fine in terms of all the pick up/drop off functions, I'd use them again. But currently the price for a car is way out of proportion. It could have been due to the July 4th weekend, but I'll start looking for alternatives when I can!
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Information about National car rentals in Columbus
Does National have a location at Columbus Airport?
National has 1 location at Columbus Airport. You will find National located at 4106 International Gateway.
Does National offer free car rental cancellation in Columbus?
There are free rental car cancellations available from National in Columbus. Keep in mind that there might be a cancellation fee if you cancel your rental car last-minute. Click here to find a list of phone numbers under the Locations tab if you’d like to learn more about National cancellation policies.
What is the most popular car to rent from National while in Columbus in January?
Intermediate rental cars are the most popular type of vehicle to rent from National in Columbus during the month of January. On average, Intermediate rentals from National cost $57 per day, while the cheapest price found was $53 per day in January.
What is the cheapest type of car to rent from National in Columbus?
Renting a Intermediate is the cheapest type of car available from National in Columbus. Renting a Intermediate from National costs $57/day on average (13% cheaper than the agency’s most expensive car). In the past 12 months, 50% of our users opted for a Intermediate to save money on their car rental in Columbus.
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 57 as of December 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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