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Downtown Columbus (CM3)
Address:
104 E Long St,
(near 3rd Ave),
Columbus,
OH,
Ohio,
43215,
United States
Phone:
(1) 614-228-1058
Hours of Operation:
Sun 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM; Mon - Fri 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Holiday Hours:
2025
INDEPENDENCE DY
July
4
closed
LABOR DAY
September
1
closed
THANKSGIVING
November
27
closed
BLACK FRIDAY
November
28
08:00AM - 12:00PM
CHRISTMAS EVE
December
24
08:00AM - 12:00PM
CHRISTMAS DAY
December
25
closed
NEW YEARS EVE
December
31
08:00AM - 12:00PM
2026
NEW YEARS DAY
January
1
closed
CARS: On-site.
RETURNS: Same as pickup.
NOTE: Some locations may have a key drop available:
Drop Box Available: If the customer chooses to leave the vehicle, the customer is responsible for the vehicle & all charges (including any damages or theft of the vehicle may have incurred during after hours) until the contract can be closed on the following business day.
Drop Box NOT Available: If the location does not have a key drop box, the location does not permit vehicles to be left after closing hours. The customer should never lock or leave the keys inside the car. The customer is responsible for the vehicle & all charges (including any damages to or theft of the vehicle and locksmith fees if they choose to lock the keys in the car). The customer can either choose to return the car the next day the location is open OR change the Drop Off Location to the nearest Regional Airport. Customer is responsible for all charges related to the drop-off modification.
Columbus Car Rental
When you’re looking for convenient and affordable car rental in Columbus, Ohio, look no further than Budget on East Long Street in Downtown Columbus. Here you’ll find a thriving community of unique small businesses, restaurants, and shops to check out when you pick up your rental car. You can quickly be on your way to the Ohio Expo Center, Ohio State University, or anywhere else you’re headed in Ohio.
Our East Long Street location is just a few blocks from E Broad Street, I-670, and I-71. You’ll be a short drive from the John Glenn Columbus International Airport rental car drop-off location, or you can return your rental car at any of our other Columbus car rental locations.
Budget offers a variety of popular makes and models, and our downtown location is no exception. Choose a cheap car rental in Columbus, Ohio, like a fuel-efficient economy car or a full-size SUV. You can even pick up a luxury car rental in Columbus, Ohio, and make the most of a scenic drive up to Lake Erie. Learn more about Columbus car rental below.
Neighborhood Landmarks
Across the street from Rishi Sushi Kitchen & Bar
Three blocks from the Downtown YMCA
Economy Cars
Get great gas mileage when you head to Cleveland in an economy car from Budget.
Intermediate SUVs
Reserve an intermediate SUV for a reliable vehicle on trips to Battelle Darby Creek.