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$ 176
1 night at 3-star hotel
Columbia in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 176
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.

Car

Another option to get to Columbia is to pick up a car hire from Washington, D.C., which is about 23 miles from Columbia. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

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.

Car

Another option to get to Columbia is to pick up a car hire from Washington, D.C., which is about 23 miles from Columbia. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Airports near Columbia

FDKFrederick
FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Columbia

KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,267 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,460 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,665 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,708 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,022 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,407 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,383 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,794 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,524 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (648 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,109 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (245 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

Embassy Suites by Hilton Baltimore at BWI Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 150+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Baltimore Bwi Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 102+
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DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Baltimore - BWI Airport
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 124+
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Aloft BWI Baltimore Washington International Airport
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
S$ 130+
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Hiring a car in Columbia

Expect to pay S$ 1.58 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$ 18.86 and S$ 25.15. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Columbia, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 1.58 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$ 18.86 and S$ 25.15. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Columbia, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.