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Birmingham, AL car hires in 2026

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of gas per litre

£0.87

Average price per day

£50

Cheapest price per day

£19
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Popular car types in Birmingham, AL

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There are currently 31 hire locations operating in Birmingham spread across 12 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Birmingham is small car at £19 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

£28+

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Compact

Compact

£19+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

£24+

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Standard

Standard

£21+

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Full-size

Full-size

£30+

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People carrier

People carrier

£36+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

£39+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

£49+

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Best car hire deals found in Birmingham

Vauxhall Astra£19/day
Vauxhall Astra
Found 08/30/26
Kia Niro£21/day
Kia Niro
Found 08/30/26
Mitsubishi Lancer£24/day
Mitsubishi Lancer
Found 08/31/26

Cheapflights insights for Birmingham car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Birmingham, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Birmingham?

To get the best deal on car hire in Birmingham, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around £35, which is about 37% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Birmingham?

In Birmingham, the most affordable car hire company right now is Dollar, offering prices from just £25.92/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Hertz, with rates starting at £32.37/day.

What is the best car rental company in Birmingham?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Birmingham is Avis (rated 5.3/10 with 41 reviews). Hertz (rated 4.9/10 with 33 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
5.3
Hertz
Hertz
4.9
Alamo
Alamo
8.5
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.1

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Birmingham?

Planning to hire a car in Birmingham? January is the cheapest month, costing about £30 per day. In contrast, March is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of £46. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

£30

February

£37

March

£46

April

£44

May

£41

June

£42

July

£44

August

£40

September

£37

October

£43

November

£40

December

£36

Which car hire company has the most locations in Birmingham?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 10 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Birmingham at 2.

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Top hire agencies in Birmingham, AL

Avis

5.3
Fair
41 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

5.6

Comfort

5.8

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.6

Hertz

4.9
Mediocre
33 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

5.6

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.5

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very Good
12 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

8.0

Budget

6.9
Okay
28 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.9

National

6.0
Okay
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

8.0

Dollar

5.6
Fair
9 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.8

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.8

Payless

4.8
Mediocre
10 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

5.6

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.9

Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Birmingham?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £50/day when booking a car hire in Birmingham. The absolute best deal a user found was for £24/day from Turo, booked on Aug. 29.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Birmingham for a week from Dollar?

    From Dollar you can hire a car in Birmingham from about £278 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Birmingham?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Birmingham for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Birmingham for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car hire in Birmingham can be found for £1,192. You can find car hire deals to be on average £40 a day.

  • How much is a car hire in Birmingham for a weekend?

    Car hire prices in Birmingham are typically £63 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Compact to save money on your trip to £63. Our users have found prices for Compact car hire in October to be on average £116 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Birmingham, AL

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Birmingham, AL. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (£25+).

Electric

Electric

£37+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

£25+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

£38+

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