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 January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Columbia in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 146
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 17 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Columbia from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 27h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Columbia, followed by Acela. The train journey from Columbia to Philadelphia takes 1h 43m and costs around S$ 49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about S$ 28 for a 2h 53m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Columbia, including Washington Deluxe, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Columbia takes 177 km and will cost you around S$ 68. From Charlottesville, the ticket costs about S$ 67 for a journey of 298 km. Columbia’s bus station is located 4 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Columbia, you’ll arrive at Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), which is located 17 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Columbia from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 27h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Columbia, followed by Acela. The train journey from Columbia to Philadelphia takes 1h 43m and costs around S$ 49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about S$ 28 for a 2h 53m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Columbia, including Washington Deluxe, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Columbia takes 177 km and will cost you around S$ 68. From Charlottesville, the ticket costs about S$ 67 for a journey of 298 km. Columbia’s bus station is located 4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Columbia

FDKFrederick
FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Columbia

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,127 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,208 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,100 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,490 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,667 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,674 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,148 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,130 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,808 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (290 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,891 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
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 138+
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DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Baltimore - BWI Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 98+
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Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 140+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Baltimore Bwi Airport
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 85+
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Aloft BWI Baltimore Washington International Airport
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
S$ 109+
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Hiring a car in Columbia

Expect to pay S$ 1.05 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$ 12.57 and S$ 16.76. Compact (Nissan Versa 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$ 1.05 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$ 12.57 and S$ 16.76. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Columbia, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.