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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

Where to Eat in Columbia

If you’re looking for affordable options, Maggiano's - Columbia (10300 Little Patuxent Parkway) and Uncle Julio's - Columbia (10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Ste 2530) are great picks.

When to visit Columbia

Columbia in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 139
1 night at 3-star hotel
Columbia in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 139
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 25h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Columbia, followed by Acela. The train journey from Columbia to Baltimore takes 0h 30m and costs around S$ 7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about S$ 14 for a 1h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Columbia is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 298 km from Columbia. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Columbia, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Columbia takes 282 km and will cost you around S$ 16. From New York, the ticket costs about S$ 16 for a journey of 443 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 25h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Columbia, followed by Acela. The train journey from Columbia to Baltimore takes 0h 30m and costs around S$ 7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about S$ 14 for a 1h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Columbia is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 298 km from Columbia. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Columbia, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Columbia takes 282 km and will cost you around S$ 16. From New York, the ticket costs about S$ 16 for a journey of 443 km. Columbia’s bus station is located 4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Columbia

Airlines serving Columbia

KLM
Good (858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,498 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,609 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,128 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,800 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,592 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (499 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,610 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,355 reviews)
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Where to stay in Columbia

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia South and Extended Stay America Select Suites - Columbia - Gateway Drive.

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$ 290+
Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 205+
DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Baltimore - BWI Airport
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 171+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baltimore Air
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 149+
Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Bwi Airport Baltimore
2 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
S$ 108+

Hiring a car in Columbia

Expect to pay S$ 1.41 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$ 16.86 and S$ 22.48. The most frequently booked car type in Columbia is Luxury (Tesla Model Y or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 27% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.41 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$ 16.86 and S$ 22.48. The most frequently booked car type in Columbia is Luxury (Tesla Model Y or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 27% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.