Find Columbia motels from $51

When you save on your room price, you can experience more of the activities in Columbia. Top sights to visit include Fort Jackson.

Motel properties often offer free parking, and many have outdoor pools. Often one or two stories tall, motel properties usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. The first motels popped up in the 1920s as a convenient place to stay for the tired traveler taking a road trip along the major roadways of America.

Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area: Stay within a short 8-minute drive of Fort Jackson. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Super 8 by Wyndham Columbia: Laundry facilities along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. It’s located within a short 10-minute drive of University of South Carolina. Days Inn by Wyndham Columbia: Enjoy access to the fitness center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Stay within a 10-minute drive of University of South Carolina and Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Super 8 by Wyndham Columbia SC / Ft. Jackson: It’s located within a quick 1-minute drive of Fort Jackson. A 24-hour front desk along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. Knights Inn Columbia: Stay within a 10-minute drive of University of South Carolina and Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

Expedia has 10 motels in Columbia.

Check out the well-known zoo and college campus while you’re sightseeing. Those who’ve visited Columbia speak highly of its shops, theater scene, and restaurants. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park, Saluda Shoals Park, and Lake Murray. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: EdVenture Children’s Museum, South Carolina State Museum, and Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Some historical places you might want to see include South Carolina State House, Williams Brice Stadium, and First Baptist Church.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Columbia to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 79°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 50°F. Average annual precipitation for Columbia is 49 inches.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Columbia to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), which is located 6.5 mi (10.5 km) away from the heart of the city. If you want to venture outside of the area, hop aboard a train at Columbia Station.