Columbus travel guide
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You're Going to Love Columbus
With a population of 787 033, Columbus is the largest city in Ohio, United States by the number of inhabitants. 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
Downtown is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Columbus. These include popular favourites such as Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Columbus (89 E Nationwide Blvd), Makers Social - The DIY Bar (461 W Rich St) and Martini Modern Italian (445 North High Street). If you’re looking for affordable options, The Refectory Restaurant & Bistro (1092 Bethel Road) and Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Columbus (4145 The Strand West) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Barcelona Restaurant & Bar (263 E. Whittier St.) and Greenhouse Canteen + Bar Grandview (1011 W 5th Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Columbus.
When to visit Columbus
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Columbus in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 122 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Columbus, with an average rainfall of 58 mm.
How to Get to Columbus
Plane
Columbus is served by 2 airports: Columbus Airport (CMH) and Columbus Rickenbacker (LCK). The closest to the city centre of Columbus is Columbus Airport, which is located 10 km from the city centre. Further away is Columbus Rickenbacker, 17 km from the centre of Columbus.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Columbus Ohio State Univ - 1739 N High St, located 4 km from the city centre of Columbus. Columbus Spring St Terminal is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Columbus
Where to stay in Columbus
Average rates range from around RM 774 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 407 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Columbus Airport and Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Columbus, with prices from RM 232 to RM 1,373 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Columbus are about 31% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Columbus
Most booked hotels in Columbus
Hiring a car in Columbus
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and National are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Columbus is the Payless branch at 4106 International Gateway, which is 9 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay RM 4.93 per litre in Columbus (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 59.11 and RM 78.82. 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 Economy car hire (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.