It's Easy to Get Around
Whether you want to park and walk, ride a bus or hop on a bike getting around Dowtown is easy.
Parking
Way Finding Sign System
Thanks to a partnership between the City of Columbus and Capital Crossroads SID, pedestrians can find map kiosks throughout downtown. Look for the blue information "i" signs, which include restaurants, retail stores, hotels, parking garages and surface lots, theaters and churches all within a five-minute walk of the sign.
Two-Wheeled Vehicles
Motorcycles, mopeds and motor scooters may legally park anywhere cars and trucks park according to current City Code, and there are specially designated locations just for two-wheeled motorized vehicles that display a special permit.
Transit/COTA
Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) offers dozens of bus routes converging downtown, and will even help plan a route that includes express service. Make it easy—ditch the keys and ride the bus.
Bikes
Columbus is bike-friendly with multi-use trails converging downtown giving visitors a fun, scenic and healthy way to see the sights and get around the city.
Make it a day riding the 12.75-mile Olentangy Multi-Use Trail, which connects Worthington, Clintonville, The Ohio State University, Harrison West and downtown. Watch the blue herons at the Audubon Center or just ride along the breathtaking Scioto Mile.Cycling is a great way to go.
Rentals are available at downtown's bike shop, B1 Bicycles. The Mid-Ohio Planning Commission (MORPC) even provides maps to plan a route.
Car Rental
Looking to rent some wheels? Rental facilities are conveniently located, making it easy for to get on the road.
Budget
104 E. Long St.
(614) 228-1058
(800) 527-0700
Enterprise
33 E. Nationwide Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 225-1035
(800)261-7331
Taxi Service
Downtown offers reliable, 24-hour taxi service. Taxis park and wait for fares near major hotels, including the Sheraton on Capitol Square, Columbus Renaissance and Hyatt Regency.
Road Closings
For a list of road closing and traffic updates, please visit Paving the Way.