Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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.

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Where to Eat in Columbia

If you’re looking for affordable options, Glenwood's - Stanford Grill: Columbia (8900 Stanford Boulevard) and The Food Market - Columbia (10480 Little Patuxent Pkwy) are great picks.

When to visit Columbia

Columbia in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 177
1 night at 3-star hotel
Columbia in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 177
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 27h 01m.

Car

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

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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 27h 01m.

Car

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

Airports near Columbia

FDKFrederick
FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Columbia

KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,136 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,497 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,263 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,632 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,062 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,639 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,912 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,499 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,424 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,436 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,352 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,030 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,742 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (229 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (314 reviews)
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Where to stay in Columbia

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Extended Stay America Select Suites - Columbia - Gateway Drive and Extended Stay America Suites - Columbia - Columbia Corporate Park.

Where to stay in popular areas of Columbia

Most booked hotels in Columbia

DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Baltimore - BWI Airport
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 142+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Baltimore Bwi Airport
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 105+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baltimore Air
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 114+
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Aloft BWI Baltimore Washington International Airport
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
S$ 124+
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Red Roof PLUS+ Baltimore - Washington DC/BWI Airport
2 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
S$ 81+
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Hiring a car in Columbia

Expect to pay S$ 1.48 per litre in Columbia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 17.71 and S$ 23.61. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Columbia, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 1.48 per litre in Columbia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 17.71 and S$ 23.61. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Columbia, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.