Find a Great Motel Columbia

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

Motel properties often have free parking, and many also include an outdoor pool. Often one or two storeys high, motel properties usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the car park. The first motels popped up in the 1920s as convenient lodging for the weary traveller driving along America’s major roadways.

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

Expedia has 10 inexpensive motels in Columbia.

Explore the well-known zoo and university campus while you’re sightseeing. Those who’ve visited Columbia speak highly of its shops, theatre 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 Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens.

Weather can make or break a road trip, 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 temperature of 26°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 10°C. Average annual precipitation for Columbia is 1249 mm.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Columbia to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan), which is located 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from the city centre. To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Columbia Station.