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What is the best car hire agency in Ohio?
Budget is considered the best car hire company in Ohio based on our data - 147 reviews have given them an average customer satisfaction score of 6.2 out of 10. They also have 8 locations across Ohio, including popular destinations like Columbus.
What is the most popular type of car to hire in Ohio?
The most popular type of cars to hire in Ohio are SUV cars. This type of car costs €54 per day on average. 36% of users prefer to hire SUV cars in Ohio due to price, availability, and their planned activities.
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Small cars
€27 - €66
All Car Types
€39 - €56
The average price of a small car hire in Ohio is €35. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Ohio is in May. The price is 25% lower than the rest of the year at just €27 per day. A small car rental is typically 27% less expensive than the average rental car in Ohio. The average price of a car hire in Ohio can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a medium car hire in Ohio is €44. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Ohio is in June. The price is 19% lower than the rest of the year at just €36 per day. A medium car rental is typically 11% less expensive than the average rental car in Ohio. The average price of a car hire in Ohio can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a large car hire in Ohio is €58. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Ohio is in December. The price is 29% lower than the rest of the year at just €42 per day. A large car rental is typically 17% more expensive than the average rental car in Ohio. The average price of a car hire in Ohio can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a SUV hire in Ohio is €49. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Ohio is in March. The price is 18% lower than the rest of the year at just €41 per day. A SUV rental is typically 2% more expensive than the average rental car in Ohio. The average price of a car hire in Ohio can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
Mostly good. When I rented the car on line, paid all but taxes and fees, 62. At checkin, taxes and fees were 122. That’s not fair…. Great car..
2.0
Poor|Jul 2023
Wouldn't do the rental through kayak. Didnt have the rental anymore. Tried to rent through them while there and they raised the price $400. Hours didn't match what website had listed
2.0
Poor|Jun 2023
I showed up to pick up the car rental. I waited 45 minutes and called yet no one showed up or answered. I was forced to not only miss my appointment that I flew in for but I had to pay more money to rent a car through Avis. Needless to say hertz has lost my business. Hertz is the only company I use to use and now they are the only company I will not use. Please advise? Sincerely one pissed off customer, Aaron Kent
6.0
Okay|Jun 2023
Car was dirty not ready and did not have gas
10.0
Wonderful|Jun 2023
Staff was very friendly and efficient.
4.0
Mediocre|May 2023
There was one lady serving at reception and also cleaning cars and weekends are busy. I had requested rental car from 5/18/23@12 noon to 5/20/23@2pm but was told if I brought car at 2 they will be closed and I would be charged up to Monday 5/22/23. So I brought car back @ 11.50 but the 2 extra hour which were charged per hour was not returned. It was like it’s a crime to book through third part instead of direct- are you sure kayak is permitted to book for Hertz!!
After booking they called changed the location for pickup then they called me the day of rental canceling and tire reservation saying they did not have a mid-sized car available. Will never go through budget again
2.0
Poor|Jul 2023
They refused my international DL because my name in English was written right to left. Yet other rental companies had accepted it without any issues
10.0
Wonderful|Jul 2023
I was so impressed with Budget! They overbooked our reserved vehicle, but made it right and then some! They gave us two Chrysler Pacifica Van's in place of the one big passenger van, and even provided gas for the inconvenience. The van's were clean and drove like a dream. I have never experienced such great customer service, and will be a return customer! Thank you for going above and beyond in making the overbooking right. I am so grateful and impressed with the customer service of this company!
Everything was great. Will rent from them again thanks.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
They don’t accept debit card and charge me $300 deposit
10.0
Wonderful|Jun 2023
Excellent car, excellent customer service
10.0
Wonderful|Mar 2023
Very fast and convenient. Everyone was friendly during the entire process.
4.0
Mediocre|Jan 2023
Beware: There is NO connection between online reservations, the customer service center, and the local offices. I made 3 separate reservations at 3 separate locations. Each time the vehicle was confirmed online, confirmed ‘available’ by customer service, but actually out of stock at each location. The local offices were very friendly and excellent at trying to help me, but I ended up not renting the vehicle. Just make sure to call the local pick-up location DIRECTLY to see what’s available. Frustrating experience.
Would not allow rental because renter had no Drivers License but ID and credit card. Driver was to be added at rental time. Driver unable to use credit card nothing open avis charged $50 on original renters credit card. Went to Payless
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
I rented a premium car (Passat, Altima, etc) and got the counter to hear "sorry they never brought us your car". They tried to pawn some Kia's, etc but ended up giving me a RAM truck. Truck was nice & clean but after 2 miles down the road on freeway the check engine light came on and cutoff while going 55 on freeway. I started it back up and soon cutoff again once over 50MPH. Please mind you this is a 2-ton truck with very little control when engine dies (power brakes/steering). I called the local rental co and the suggested I take it to airport since I was so close and could take side roads under 50MPH. Airport Avis was very rude and said the company I rented from was a "franchise" and we are "corporate" and that I needed to drive it back to them for the exchange. I spoke to a manager and made it clear the engine died twice on I270 over 50MPH but they could care less. I took back roads back to the local Avis but they didn't have a clean ready car. They were kind and setup a Ford Edge for me to go back to airport to exchange. Car wasn't cleaned but she knew I needed a car to get back to the wide assortment of option at Avis Columbus Airport. Finally got my "premium" Chevy Malibu at Avis airport and went on my way. 2 days later I get an alert via phone of a $106 charge for the 1-day rental of the dirty Ford Edge. I called Avis and spent 2 hours telling them the story. They finally refunded me after I threated to call my CC company and dispute. I've rented 100's of cars in my life and never had such a poor experience such as this.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
I have been a loyal customer at this location and have rented vehicles for years here. However this is the last time I will rent from this location. The agent/manager/whatever was rude, condescending, and obnixous. He made it more than obvious he treats "certain" customers much better than others. I witnessed it first hand when I came to rent the vehicle. Then when I returned the vehicle he was literally fawning over the gentlemen in front of me and DID NOT treat me the same AT ALL when I was renting the car. Also the location was absolutely filthy. I will not return.
10.0
Wonderful|Jun 2023
While I am still waiting on the return of my deposit through Avis, the pickup and drop off process through our Avis location was very easy and our vehicle was a clean hybrid minivan that was comfortable and an efficient ride for our whole group during our trip. Overall, this location made for a really good experience.
While Payless advertise a 100% smoke-free fleet rental car had definitely been smoked in. I tried to clear the air every time I got in it losing a can of febreze but could never overcome the smoking stench. Additionally, the car had numerous dings and the transmission made noise whenever it was in gear. The car definitely had mechanical, cosmetic, and smoking odor problems.
10.0
Wonderful|Sept 2023
One very small complaint...I stood in line for about 30 minutes at pickup.
2.0
Poor|Sept 2023
The rental car was absolutely filthy and the previous renter smoked in the car. I don’t believe Payless even looked at the car for cleanliness
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
This was my first experience with Payless and it was outstanding. Easily the nicest and cleanest car I have ever rented. I will be definitely use them again.
2.0
Poor|Jun 2023
Your pickup was not at the airport. I had to pay $50 to Uber 25 miles to pickup the car and was not able to drop the car off at the airport which meant I had to drop my people off at the airport and then drive 25 miles back to the Avis location to return the car. Then I had to have a friend take me to the airport.
2.0
Poor|Jun 2023
The car was dirty and smelled like feet. There were also plenty of marks/scratches on the vehicle.
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!
The counter agent was friendly, quick and a pleasure dealing with. The car choices were good and I didn’t feel like I got the “bait and switch” treatment I have received from others before.
10.0
Wonderful|Nov 2022
The customer service is outstanding
2.0
Poor|Oct 2022
Very unrealistic policies with respect to the use of credit cards. I got a new credit card which I had forgotten to call and activate the card. While at the Alamo counter in Columbus, the card after swipe did not go through. The bank immediately sent me a text and requested I call to activate the card. I showed the text to the Alamo staff and said I was calling to activate the card and will let her swipe the card once more. She bluntly refused, and I could not have the car. A complete mess of my entire plan. While we can understand the emphasis on the use of credit cards for car rentals, however, the company should be pragmatic to serve its clients better. Thank you
6.0
Okay|Feb 2022
Wish there were a vehicle similar to what was described at time of rental. Wish car was cleaner on pickup.
7.9
Good|Aug 2021
The first car I was assigned was too small. The associate changed me to a larger car (still in my reservation’s class) which worked out perfectly.
10.0
Wonderful|Jul 2021
Super easy to pick up and drop off, even at different airports.
Would be nice if they could give you a brief run down, other than here are the keys
10.0
Wonderful|Jul 2022
Nothing
8.0
Very Good|Nov 2021
The first car they gave me made a grinding sound when I pressed the brakes in the airport garage, but they changed it out for an upgraded car with no fuss.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2021
All good.
1.9
Poor|Aug 2021
I flew into the airport at midnight but they closed at 10 pm. Very frustrating. Had to Uber and $88 to get to my hotel. I will never use thrifty or dollar rent a car ever again.
1 out of 6
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Car hire in Ohio
Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Ohio so you can be properly prepared for your next trip
How long do people hire a car for when staying in Ohio?
3 days is the most popular length of time momondo users will hire a car for in Ohio. Hiring a car for 3 days will cost €46/day on average. If you decide to stay and rent a car in Ohio for 1 week then prices will be around €293. Many of our users also tend to opt for weekend rentals, which cost €86 in total on average. If it's a longer road trip you're after, you can also hire a car for one month in Ohio, at a total average cost of €1,612.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in Ohio?
Prices for cars in Ohio refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in Ohio?
There are 130 operators available for cars in Ohio as of September 2025.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in Ohio?
Among different countries, including Ohio, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the hire company you're considering before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in Ohio?
To hire a car in Ohio, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.
Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Ohio?
Using momondo to book a car hire in Ohio could save you time and money. momondo searches thousands of car hire 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 hire deal in Ohio?
momondo helps you find the best car hire deal in Ohio by allowing you to filter results by price, capacity, car features, drop off, pick-up location and many more.
Does momondo show car hire deals in Ohio with free cancellation?
Yes, whether it is for cars in Ohio or elsewhere, momondo allows you to filter specifically for policies that offer free cancellation.
Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in Ohio on momondo?
Yes, simply select the fair fuel policy filter after performing a search for hire cars in Ohio on momondo.
Can I find a car hire in Ohio which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
You can specifically filter for enhanced cleaning on car hire in Ohio on momondo.
Can I search for car hire in Ohio with unlimited mileage on momondo?
momondo offers a filter specifically for unlimited mileage on car hire in Ohio.
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