First Time Traveler's Guide to Columbus Airport: Airport Services and Transportation Choices

The historic city of Columbus receives nearly one million passengers through its airport every year. Columbus airport is located at one of the shortest distances from the downtown, compared to most US cities. This is a major advantage for people looking to park their cars at the airport. Airport services make things even easier as passenger get to use facilities like Wireless internet, massage bar, airport tours, volunteer opportunities, lost and found and accommodation at the airport hotel facilities.

Transportation from the airport is no big deal. Rental car companies, taxis, COTA buses and shuttle services are available for picking you up from the airport terminals. Rental car companies are run by experienced and reputed services like Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar and other popular names. You can find check in counters to book your vehicle inside the airport, and close to the terminals.

Parking in the city's airport is easy as constitute convenient options amongst long term and short-term parking. There is premium and budget long term parking facilities. At levels P4 and P5 you can leave your car stranded for 27 USD per day. The short-term parking costs 2 USD at all levels. You can find cheaper parking rentals at 17 USD per day on levels 3 - 6, but only for a limited time which is typical of a vacation period.

In order to avail a profitable transportation experience to the city, you can consider taking a COTA bus, which will reach you to almost any part of the city. A ride in one of the private rental vehicles or taxis will take you 16 - 20 dollars depending traffic to reach the downtown area of Columbus.