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, Coho Grill (11130 Willow Bottom Drive) and Bertucci's - Columbia (9081 Snowden River Parkway) are great picks.

When to visit Columbia

Columbia in August
Estimated hotel price
S$ 167
1 night at 3-star hotel
Columbia in August
Estimated hotel price
S$ 167
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 24h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Columbia, followed by Acela. The train journey from Columbia to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around S$ 8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about S$ 22 for a 1h 59m trip.

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 Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Columbia, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Bus and Washington Deluxe. Columbia’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city centre.

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 24h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Columbia, followed by Acela. The train journey from Columbia to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around S$ 8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about S$ 22 for a 1h 59m trip.

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 Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Columbia, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Bus and Washington Deluxe. Columbia’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Columbia

FDKFrederick
FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Columbia

KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,960 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,929 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,937 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,883 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,977 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,913 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,177 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

Live! Casino And Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 250+
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DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Baltimore - BWI Airport
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 134+
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Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 191+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baltimore Air
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 123+
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Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Baltimore Bwi Airport
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
S$ 87+
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Hiring a car in Columbia

Expect to pay S$ 1.20 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$ 14.32 and S$ 19.09. Full-size (Kia Optima or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Columbia, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 1.20 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$ 14.32 and S$ 19.09. Full-size (Kia Optima or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Columbia, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

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