Columbus travel guide

Columbus Tourism | Columbus Guide

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Columbus to see all of its attractions.

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

Columbus in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 161
1 night at 3-star hotel
Columbus in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 161
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Columbus in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 140 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Columbus, with an average rainfall of 66 mm.

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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 centre

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 Dollar and Europcar, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

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 centre.

Plane

When flying to Columbus, you’ll arrive at Columbus Metropolitan Area (CSG), which is located 4 miles from the city centre

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 Dollar and Europcar, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

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 centre.

Airlines serving Columbus

Lufthansa
Good (7,186 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,354 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,641 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,836 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,871 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,549 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,238 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,339 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,236 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,298 reviews)
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Where to stay in Columbus

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbus and TownePlace Suites by Marriott Columbus.

Where to stay in popular areas of Columbus

Most booked hotels in Columbus

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus North
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 153+
Hyatt Place Columbus-North
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 193+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus/Near Fort Moore
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 136+
Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus-North Fort Moore
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
C$ 92+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus State University
2 stars
Okay (5.2, Okay reviews)
C$ 103+

Renting a car in Columbus

Expect to pay C$ 1.37 per litre in Columbus (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 16.35 and C$ 21.80. The most frequently booked car type in Columbus is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Nissan Maxima or similar) are, on average, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.37 per litre in Columbus (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 16.35 and C$ 21.80. The most frequently booked car type in Columbus is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Nissan Maxima or similar) are, on average, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.