StayAreasIs Airport a good place to stay in Columbus?
Yes, if you have an early flight, a car or a tight budget. Hotels are good value, but there's nothing to walk to.
Stay here if
- Early-flight travellers
- Budget travellers
- Drivers
Look elsewhere if
- You want to walk to sights
- You don't have a car
- You want nightlife
Stations and airports
15 min to Ohio Statehouse. Most hotels run free airport shuttles. COTA buses run to downtown, but a car or taxi is easiest.
- From John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)22 min
Hotels in Airport
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Staying in Airport
The airport area is the practical place to stay in Columbus for an early flight or a car trip. Hotels are a few minutes from the terminal, most run free shuttles, and downtown and Easton are a short drive away.
The area is made up of chain hotels, offices and highways, with little street life. Most guests are business travellers and families on the move, and Easton Town Center is where people head for dinner and shopping in the evening.
The downside is that there's nothing to walk to, so you need a car or taxis to see the city. The Short North's restaurants and bars are about 15 minutes away.
What makes the airport area worth it is the value. Rooms cost much less than downtown on busy weekends, and you can still be at the Statehouse or a game in under 20 minutes.
Airport questions
Is Airport a good area to stay in Columbus?
Yes, if you have an early flight, a car or a tight budget. Hotels are good value, but there's nothing to walk to. It suits early-flight travellers, budget travellers and drivers.
How much does a hotel in Airport cost?
A typical double is around $150 a night at a budget hotel, $175 mid-range and $220 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Airport?
About 22 minutes door to door: Free hotel shuttles from the terminal.