Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Columbia travel guide

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You're Going to Love Columbia

With a population of 99,615, Columbia is a must-see destination in Maryland, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Columbia has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Columbia

If you’re looking for affordable options, Coho Grill (11130 Willow Bottom Drive) and Bertucci's - Columbia (9081 Snowden River Parkway) are great picks.

When to visit Columbia

Columbia in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 181
1 night at 3-star hotel
Columbia in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 181
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Columbia

Plane

When flying to Columbia, you’ll arrive at Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), which is located 10 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Columbia from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Columbia, followed by Acela. The train journey from Columbia to Baltimore takes 0h 37m and costs around C$ 8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about C$ 26 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Columbia is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 185 miles from Columbia. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Columbia, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Columbia takes 170 miles and will cost you around C$ 40. From New York, the ticket costs about C$ 55 for a journey of 195 miles. Columbia’s bus station is located 3 miles from the downtown.

Plane

When flying to Columbia, you’ll arrive at Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), which is located 10 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Columbia from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Columbia, followed by Acela. The train journey from Columbia to Baltimore takes 0h 37m and costs around C$ 8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about C$ 26 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Columbia is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 185 miles from Columbia. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Columbia, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Columbia takes 170 miles and will cost you around C$ 40. From New York, the ticket costs about C$ 55 for a journey of 195 miles. Columbia’s bus station is located 3 miles from the downtown.

Airports near Columbia

FDKFrederick
FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Columbia

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in Columbia

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia South and Extended Stay America Select Suites - Columbia - Gateway Drive.

Where to stay in popular areas of Columbia

Most booked hotels in Columbia

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DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 203+
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Live! Casino And Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 329+
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Hampton Inn Columbia
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 168+
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Staybridge Suites Columbia - Baltimore
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 174+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia South
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 205+
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DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Baltimore - BWI Airport
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 156+
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Renting a car in Columbia

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 per litre in Columbia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. The most frequently booked car type in Columbia is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 per litre in Columbia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. The most frequently booked car type in Columbia is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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