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Book a rental car for your stay in Columbus, Ohio’s state capital
Why you should try car rental in Columbus, Ohio?
Columbus, Ohio is the 14th largest city in the United States and one of the fastest-growing cities in the Midwest. It was also named one of 2021’s “Best Weekend Getaways in the Midwest” by the U.S. News and World Report. There’s plenty to explore in Columbus and a Getaround rental car can help you do it all.
Choose a unique car rental option when you visit Columbus, Ohio
Getaround isn’t your traditional car rental company. Renting with Getaround means no long wait lines to rent, tricky insurance to decipher, or paperwork to sign. The Getaround carsharing app connects local car owners in Columbus with visitors who need a car to drive while in town.
All renters have to do is download the Getaround app, choose a car, and rent it from a pre-set pickup spot. Renters can even unlock the car from their smartphone. You’re probably wondering how it works! Owners install a special device in their car that turns your smartphone into a smart car key with the Getaround app. It’s as easy as that.
This eco-friendly car rental option in Columbus, Ohio, keeps new cars off the road. Each car you rent with Getaround is equivalent to taking eight vehicles off the streets. It’s the best way to rent a car in a sustainable way.
Park near Scioto Mile and go for a strol
Columbus’ Scioto Mile is a string of parkland made up of more than 253 acres of green space in downtown Columbus. The Scioto Mile runs on both sides of the Scioto River and features plenty of walking and biking trails so you can enjoy nature and the big city all at once. In the summer, check out Scioto Mile’s Bicentennial Park, which hosts free concerts on weekends and runs daily fountain shows. Check out the official Scioto Mile parking map here.
Hop in your rental car and spend a day checking out the sights of Colmbus
On the west bank of Bicentennial Park is the COSI (Center of Science and Industry), featuring over 300 hands-on exhibits. Don’t miss out on their permanent Natural History Dinosaur Gallery and Planetarium.
Downtown, the Columbus Museum of Art includes paintings from around the world and a relaxing sculpture garden. Parking is limited at the museum. If there’s no room for your rental car at the museum, you can park it at one of the nearby parking lots on this parking map.
Another hot spot is Ohio’s historic public North Market. Open since 1876, local vendors sell groceries, prepared foods, all types of cuisine, flowers, and more. There’s also a weekly farmers’ market here during the spring, summer, and fall seasons.
Drive over to Columbus’ German Village and Brewery District with your rental car
Located south of downtown Columbus is one of America’s cutest neighborhoods, the German Village. Visiting this area of Columbus with your rental car is like traveling back in time. Dotted with restored brick homes and shops built by German settlers hundreds of years ago, this historic nook in Columbus is a unique experience. The Brewery District sits just west of the German Village and is home to Columbus’ hopping craft beer scene. Enjoy a brew and a meal here after a stroll around the Germany of Columbus.