Car Rental at Columbia Metropolitan airport from $46/day

Nissan Versa

or similar SMALL

$46/day

Toyota Corolla

or similar MEDIUM

$55/day

Class Full-size Car

or similar LARGE

$53/day

Nissan Quest

or similar VAN

$68/day

Class Full-size SUV

or similar SUV

$94/day

Chrysler 300

or similar LUXURY

$67/day

Chevrolet Colorado

or similar PICKUPTRUCK

$59/day

Chevrolet Suburban

or similar SUV

$108/day

Hyundai Kona

or similar SUV

$55/day

Nissan Rogue

or similar SUV

$56/day

Hyundai Santa Fe

or similar SUV

$62/day

Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

A car rental at Colombia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is one of the most convenient ways of traveling from the airport to various destinations around the city. Colombia, the capital city of South Carolina, is rich in both history and culture, making it one of the most visited cities in the South. With its beautiful parks, plenty of great outdoor adventures, and world-class museums, there is no shortage of things to do and see in this historic city. And there is no better way of getting the best of the "Soda City," as Colombia is fondly referred to, than with a car rental at Colombia Metropolitan Airport. Nature lovers can drive over to the Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden for a refreshing afternoon before cooling off at the EdVenture Children’s Museum for a memorable evening with the little ones.
Travelers coming to Colombia for business or leisure can rent a car from Colombia Metropolitan Airport. This is one of South Carolina’s major airports and it serves the cities of Colombia, Lexington, Greenville, and Clemson. The car rental desks are located on the lower level near the baggage claim area. You can find the car rental area next to the terminal building. At Colombia Metropolitan Airport, there are car rentals for pretty much every travel need. Large SUVs are available for families and group travelers. Couples looking for more intimate rides can rent premium sedans and cruise the city at their own pace and pleasure.
When you are driving in Colombia for the first time, it is crucial that you plan your route ahead of your trip so you can have a clear idea of where you are going before hitting the road. Planning your route will also help you avoid problematic highways like I-20, I-26, I-85, I-95, and US-17. These highways are ranked among the most dangerous in the country based on the fatalities per mile. Also, depending on the time of year when you will be visiting Colombia, you might want to be aware of the hurricane evacuation routes. After all, the last thing you want to get into while renting a car in Colombia is getting stuck driving in a storm or getting caught up in evacuation traffic.
Like with any other city, there are traffic rules to observe when driving your rented car from the airport to the city and beyond. First, the driver as well as all the passengers in the car regardless of age must wear their seat belts. If you have any children under six in the car, be sure to have them in car seats. Always move over to the far lane or slow down when emergency vehicles are approaching. Finally, all overtaking must be to the left.
25% of our users found rental cars at Columbia Metropolitan airport for $66 or less
Book your rental car at Columbia Metropolitan airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

Do I need insurance for my car rental at Colombia Metropolitan Airport?
Like with any other state, you will need to hold valid insurance before you can rent and drive a car. Find out if your existing insurance will cover your rental. If it will not, consider purchasing additional insurance through your provider. While most card issuers like Visa and MasterCard provide some coverage, there are usually limitations. For instance, they may not cover luxury cars. Be sure to double-check your credit card company’s policy when booking.
How old do I need to be to rent a car in Colombia?
The minimum car rental age is 21. However, some car rental agencies impose a surcharge on renters who are under 25. Find out if the agency you plan on renting a car from has a surcharge policy.
Can I add additional drivers to my car rental contract?
Most car rental agencies allow additional drivers on a contract. However, each driver will be required to present a valid driver’s license when you are picking up the car. The car rental company may want to run a background check for each driver provided in the contract, and this may shoot up the ultimate cost of renting a car. Do take note of this. Find out the car rental agency’s policy on additional drivers when booking your car.
How much does it cost to rent a car at Columbia Metropolitan airport?
On average a rental car at Columbia Metropolitan airport costs $89 per day.
What is the cheapest car rental company at Columbia Metropolitan airport?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Thrifty ($49/day), Dollar ($54/day) and Avis ($57/day).
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Columbia Metropolitan airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Columbia Metropolitan airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Dollar, Thrifty, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, Avis, and National.

Alamo

8.5

Very good

Read 26 reviews

Most popular

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.9

Value for money

8.3

One location in Columbia Metropolitan Airport

from$60/day

Locations in Columbia Metropolitan Airport

3000 Aviation Way

+1 844 806 3358

Monday	08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	08:00 - 23:59
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Friday	08:00 - 23:59
Saturday	08:00 - 23:59
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2.0 Poor

Marcus, Jul 2024

Luxury

Dirty car. High price.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Premium

That Highlander needs a wheel alignment! Pulls to left and tire pressure light is on

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Intermediate

Both gentlemen I worked with were great at drop off and pick up at the Columbia Airport.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Pickup truck

Fantastic! They made both transactions so simple.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Full-size

Very easy

7.6 Good

Anonymous, Nov 2020

Pros:

Staff was effective, friendly, helpful and attentive to our needs. Car was great!

Cons:

Interior and exterior could have been cleaner.

Thrifty

10.0

Wonderful

Read 2 reviews

Cheapest deal

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Columbia Metropolitan Airport

from$53/day

Locations in Columbia Metropolitan Airport

3018 Aviation Way

+1 803 822 2300

Monday	08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	08:00 - 23:59
Thursday	08:00 - 23:59
Friday	08:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Francisco, Aug 2024

Supplier choice

All went well. Great car and price

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2024

Pickup truck

Great car! Great value! Kind and helpful employees! Overall a wonderful experience!

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.0

Wonderful

Read 7 reviews

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.2

Value for money

8.5

One location in Columbia Metropolitan Airport

from$67/day

Locations in Columbia Metropolitan Airport

3000 Aviation Way

+1 833 969 2399

Monday	08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	08:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Susannah, Jan 2024

Full-size

The agent who helped me at the Columbia,SC was friendly and helpful!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2023

Intermediate

The friendly staff was able to get me into my car a few hours early.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2023

Intermediate SUV

Super friendly and helpful staff. Awesome experience. Convenient location. I lost my sunglasses in the car and they helped me retrieve them. What a relief!!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2022

Pick-up at West Columbia airport was excellent! Drop-off in Knoxville/Alcoa was poor. Charged for 2 days even though I only has the car for about 20 HOURS. Refund given for 2d day BUT not for unknown extra charges on days 1 or 2; about $10.00 overcharged after the refund. Contacted Enterprise but rep was unable to do the simple math for the full refund ("our system won't allow me to correct the amount).

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2022

Car at terminal, and the speed getting us on the road could not have been better:-) Staff - both counter and maintenance/car cleaner, were very friendly and professional. Very happy with the service we received. Thank you, Enterprise Columbia SC

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2022

Customer service line was mediocre. I ended up leaving the car and going with another company.

Dollar

7.4

Good

Read 12 reviews

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.8

Value for money

6.9

One location in Columbia Metropolitan Airport

from$53/day

Locations in Columbia Metropolitan Airport

3018 Aviation Way

+1 803 822 2300

Monday	08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	08:00 - 23:59
Thursday	08:00 - 23:59
Friday	08:00 - 23:59
Saturday	08:00 - 23:59
Sunday	08:00 - 23:59

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Reviews

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2024

Pickup truck

Great experience with this rental car company!

10.0 Wonderful

Whitney, Mar 2024

Supplier choice

Great! Very professional

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Supplier choice

Excellent customer service at the counter. There were lots of scratches and a few dents on the vehicle that were not annotated.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Oct 2020

Pros:

The cleanliness of the car and the make and model!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2020

Pros:

Absolutely nothing about this experience was good.

Cons:

When reserving a specific class of vehicle, try having that type of vehicle available. Completely ruined a trip that I planned a month in advance. I needed a pick up truck, reserved a pick up truck. After calling 10-15 times, to verify the availability, I was able to get someone on the phone. Unfortunately they were not at all helpful, but they did mention that a truck would be due back in on Tuesday.

2.0 Poor

Paige, Jun 2020

Cons:

We made the reservation online through kayak. Decided to drive well out of our way to pick up from dollar bc the price was much less. Once we arrived, they racked on $95 bc it was a one way trip! This should have been calculated when making our reservation for what was clearly a one way reservation. Explained this to Dollar rep and they could care less. We were so upset... wasted lots of time and money. Will never rent from dollar or use kayak again.

Avis

6.5

Okay

Read 7 reviews

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

6.1

One location in Columbia Metropolitan Airport

from$63/day

Locations in Columbia Metropolitan Airport

3010 Aviation Way

+1 803 822 5100

Monday	07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:00
Thursday	07:00 - 23:00
Friday	07:00 - 23:00
Saturday	08:00 - 23:59
Sunday	08:00 - 23:59

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10.0 Wonderful

Robert, May 2021

Pros:

Nice car. Attentive staff.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2023

Full-size

They were closed when I arrived I was not able get a car from them

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2022

They wouldn’t let me use my debit card so I couldn’t get a car and paid 50.00 for a cab there

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Jun 2022

All went well.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Apr 2022

The drop off in Charleston was like a treasure hunt. It was inside am old mall with no signs on the outside

1.9 Poor

Anonymous, Sep 2021

I liked nothing. Everything was terrible. Had Everything set up online. Had the money on hand. But because I didn't have a credit card we were told they wouldn't rent to us and offered no help. They stranded 4 people on the opposite side of the country due to this. Don't allow someone to book something and then back out the day of when it is too late.

Hertz

5.6

Fair

Read 13 reviews

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

5.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.6

Value for money

5.1

One location in Columbia Metropolitan Airport

from$83/day

Locations in Columbia Metropolitan Airport

3000 Aviation Way

+1 803 851 4270

Monday	07:30 - 23:59
Tuesday	07:30 - 23:59
Wednesday	07:30 - 23:59
Thursday	07:30 - 23:59
Friday	07:30 - 23:59
Saturday	07:30 - 23:59
Sunday	07:30 - 23:59