Birmingham

Cheap Car Hire in Birmingham, AL from £35

Birmingham, AL, United States
26 Mar — 2 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Birmingham, AL, United States
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Birmingham, AL car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Birmingham, AL. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Most popular company

AVIS

Price of gas per litre

£0.76

Average price per day

£54

Cheapest price per day

£35

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Birmingham?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Birmingham, AL and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

January

£32

February

£36

March

£45

April

£44

May

£43

June

£44

July

£47

August

£42

September

£45

October

£47

November

£45

December

£33

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Birmingham is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Birmingham, AL

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Birmingham, AL and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

There are currently 28 hire locations operating in Birmingham spread across 11 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Birmingham is SUV at £35 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Luxury

Luxury

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Compare available car types for hire in Birmingham, AL

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Birmingham, AL to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Small cars

£37 - £71

All Car Types

£41 - £70

To hire a small car in Birmingham, the United States, you would pay an average price of £46/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Birmingham, the United States (~£37/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£71/day). In fact, January is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Birmingham. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Birmingham, hiring a small car saves you 12% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Birmingham small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Birmingham, the United States, you would pay an average price of £52/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Birmingham, the United States (~£36/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~£66/day). In fact, November is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Birmingham. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Birmingham, hiring a medium car is 2% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Birmingham medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Birmingham, the United States, you would pay an average price of £60/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Birmingham, the United States (~£44/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~£87/day). In fact, October is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Birmingham. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Birmingham, hiring a large car is 15% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Birmingham large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Birmingham, the United States, you would pay an average price of £53/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Birmingham, the United States (~£38/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~£93/day). In fact, September is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Birmingham. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Birmingham, hiring a SUV is 4% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Birmingham SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Birmingham, the United States, you would pay an average price of £42/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a van in Birmingham, the United States (~£36/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£76/day). In fact, January is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Birmingham. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Birmingham, hiring a van saves you 20% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Birmingham van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Birmingham, the United States, you would pay an average price of £29/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Birmingham, the United States (~£31/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~£91/day). In fact, June is about 3% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Birmingham. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Birmingham, hiring a luxury car saves you 43% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Birmingham luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Citroen C3£47/day
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Top hire agencies in Birmingham, AL

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Birmingham, AL known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Birmingham, AL. Reviews were last updated on 19 March 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hire agencies located in Birmingham, including Thrifty, Alamo and Dollar. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Thrifty

7.9
Good
36 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.0

Alamo

7.9
Good
61 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.9

Dollar

7.5
Good
70 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.2

Budget

6.8
Okay
54 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.6

Payless

6.4
Okay
35 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

7.2

Avis

5.7
Fair
55 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

Hertz

5.1
Fair
70 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

5.8

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very Good
27 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.0

Best Birmingham, AL car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Birmingham, AL. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Birmingham, AL with an average daily rate of £45. Data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Some of the most attractive options when it comes to hiring a car in Birmingham. Double check the details of your car hire reservation before booking to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Vauxhall Crossland£35/day
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Vauxhall Crossland
Mitsubishi Outlander£38/day
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Mitsubishi Outlander
Skoda Superb£39/day
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Skoda Superb

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Birmingham, AL, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Birmingham?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £54/day when booking a car hire in Birmingham. The absolute best deal a user found was for £32/day from Avis, booked on Mar. 17.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Birmingham?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Birmingham from the following companies over the past two weeks: Turo (£35/day), Avis (£40/day), and Dollar (£47/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Birmingham?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Thrifty (8.9 rating), Alamo (7.9 rating) and Dollar (7.5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Birmingham.

  • What are petrol prices like in Birmingham?

    The average price of petrol in Birmingham is £0.76/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £34 and £49 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    From Avis you can hire a car in Birmingham from about £358 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Birmingham for the best price?

    Generally, for a better deal in Birmingham it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 49%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

  • 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 £1,533. You can find car hire deals to be on average £51 a day.

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

    Car hire prices in Birmingham are typically £73 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 SUV to save money on your trip to £73. Our users have found prices for Compact SUV car hire in April to be on average £43 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Birmingham?

    Jeep Renegade, which is a Economy vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Birmingham according to Cheapflights users.

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Luxury car hires in Birmingham, AL

Find luxury car hire deals in Birmingham, AL from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in Birmingham, AL cost an average of £118 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Check out some of the best deals we've found on luxury car hires in the Birmingham area. Verify the details of your hire before completing your reservation to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class£110/day
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Jaguar XF£110/day
5
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A/C
Jaguar XF
Mercedes-Benz C-Class£122/day
5
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A/C
Mercedes-Benz C-Class

People carrier hires in Birmingham, AL

Find people carrier hire deals in Birmingham, AL from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Birmingham, AL cost an average of £128 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
If you're in need of a larger vehicle, check out some of the deals we've found on people carrier hires in Birmingham. To provide you with as many options as possible, we're constantly adding new deals so check back soon if you're not finding the one right for you.
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer£103/day
5
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A/C
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer
Ford Galaxy£141/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Galaxy
Citroen Berlingo£141/day
5
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A/C
Citroen Berlingo

Car hires by fuel type in Birmingham, AL

Browse car hires by fuel type in Birmingham, AL. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Birmingham, AL. Deals were last updated on 19 March 2024.

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 (£50+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

£369+

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