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Pick-up location | Birmingham |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Mini, Premium |
Hire locations | 83 |
Airport locations | 24 |
Popular agencies | GREEN MOTION , Sixt, Avis, Europcar, Alamo |
Economy | £15/day |
Compact | £16/day |
Intermediate | £31/day |
Full-size SUV | £38/day |
Mini | £14/day |
Premium | £35/day |
Luxury | £50/day |
Compact SUV | £13/day |
Intermediate SUV | £17/day |
As with most bigger cities, it can be challenging to find a parking spot or zoom in and out of the city with a bulky car. Therefore, a compact economy car is a good choice when visiting Birmingham. A smaller car needs less gas, is easier to navigate, and is also less of a challenge for drivers who are not used to driving on the left side.
Unlike many European countries, England’s speed limits are given in miles per hour. Within the city areas, mostly 20 mph is permitted, while in other built-up areas it is 30 mph. The limit is 60 mph for streets with one lane in each direction and 70 mph on streets with two lanes in each direction and freeways (motorways).
On-street parking in Birmingham is usually metered, but free on Sundays. There are also parking lots like the Great Charles Street lot or Markets Multi-Storey Car Park, which are reasonably priced between £4 and £10 (approximately $5.00 to $13.00). The most convenient way for parking your car overnight or for a couple of days is by opting for a hotel with a parking space included.
On average a car hire in Birmingham costs £36 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at GREEN MOTION (£13/day), Europcar (£28/day) and Alamo (£31/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at GREEN MOTION Birmingham International Airport Station Concourse B37 7UQ (7 miles from the city centre).
The average price of fuel in Birmingham is £5.61 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £67 and £90, depending on the car size.
Intermediate (Renault Grand Scénic or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Birmingham.
Car hire companies onsite at Birmingham airport include DRIVALIA, GREEN MOTION, Alamo, Sixt, Europcar, Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis, Budget and keddy by Europcar.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Birmingham airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Alamo, Sixt, Europcar, Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis, Budget, keddy by Europcar and National.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
An Intermediate car hire in Birmingham costs £68 per day, on average.
A Compact car hire in Birmingham costs £39 per day, on average.
An Economy car hire in Birmingham costs £33 per day, on average.
In Birmingham, cars are most frequently hired at DRIVALIA Arrivals Hall, Airport Way Birmingham Airport (7 miles from city centre).
On average a car hire in Birmingham costs £253 per week (£36 per day).
On average a car hire in Birmingham costs £1,085 per month (£36 per day).
Most car hire providers in Birmingham offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Birmingham, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.
Birmingham is no different to the rest of England when it comes to drink-driving laws. The legal limit for driving a vehicle is 80 mg of alcohol to 100 ml of blood, which equals 0.08% BAC. Police and traffic officials have full discretion to stop you if they suspect you are over the limit.
Local Brummies will advise you to keep a sharp eye out for two things in particular. The first is the large number of potholes in the city. The second is the many cyclists, especially as you get closer to the inner city. Just be vigilant, drive cautiously and you'll be fine.
9 locations in Birmingham
Locations in Birmingham
1250 Pershore Road
+44 121 459 2530
2134 Coventry Road
+44 121 725 0468
670 Kingsbury Road
+44 121 377 7555
70 High Street
+44 121 506 2750
722 Warwick Road
+44 121 771 7040
9-10 Suffolk Street
+44 121 454 5811
Avenue Road
+44 121 359 5573
Springhill Passage
+44 121 454 5811
Terminal Link Building
+44 121 782 9030
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10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Sept 2021
2 locations in Birmingham
Locations in Birmingham
Birmingham Airport
+44 344 544 6013
East Car Park Road
+44 344 544 9530
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
2 locations in Birmingham
Locations in Birmingham
70 High Street
+44 121 454 5811
Enterprise Rent A Car
+44 121 782 9030
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2021
6 locations in Birmingham
Locations in Birmingham
1 Miller Street
+44 371 384 3476
18-20 Bristol Street
+44 371 384 1127
230 Dudley Road
+44 371 384 3475
Arrival Hall
+44 371 384 3423
Arrivals Hall, Airport Way
+44 371 384 3423
Unit 31 Elmdon Trading Estate
+44 371 384 3476
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8.0 Very Good
Feb 2024
8.0 Very Good
Sept 2016
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Easy drop off and close to terminal.2.0 Poor
Aug 2023
2.0 Poor
Aug 2023
8.0 Very Good
Sept 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2022
3 locations in Birmingham
Locations in Birmingham
40 Upper Gough Street
+44 121 285 0310
40 Upper Gough Street
+44 121 285 0310
Airport Way
+44 843 309 3005
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2.0 Poor
Jun 2018
Cons:
Sold me insurance I didn't need10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2017
Pros:
Quick efficient service at desk. Simple pick up at parkingCons:
Nothing10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2017
Cons:
Every Thing Was Ok Thanks2.0 Poor
May 2022
2 locations in Birmingham
Locations in Birmingham
Car Rental Carpark
+44 20 7018 8246
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
+44 20 7018 8246
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10.0 Wonderful
Sept 2016
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The service that you provided was excellent and I will always look on your site first to hire a carCons:
As I had to return the car early and put the keys in the outside safe there were no staff to check over the car with me.2.0 Poor
Jan 2022
3 locations in Birmingham
Locations in Birmingham
17 Horsefair
+44 344 544 9748
East Car Park Road
+44 344 544 9748
Terminal Building
+44 344 544 4602
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2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
9.2 Wonderful
Oct 2017
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I got a brand new car, it only had 65 miles, I was the 2nd person to hire it.Cons:
Check in process was slow, there was a queue of about 8 people in front of me and 2 people behind me (Probably because the prices were so low)9.2 Wonderful
Jul 2017
Pros:
had my selected car (minivan) ready to go - included gps which was not ordered. car in good condition, comfortable and roomyCons:
somewhat inconvenient pickup - have to walk with cases quite a long way2.0 Poor
Sept 2023
2.0 Poor
Jun 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2021
4 locations in Birmingham
Locations in Birmingham
121 Suffolk Street
+44 121 338 0020
7 Washington St
+44 116 296 5088
Birmingham International Airport Station Concourse
0121 296 2980
Green Motion Birmingham Downtown
+44 121 296 2955
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4.4 Mediocre
Dec 2018
Pros:
The ease of the booking by KayakCons:
The rental companies hidden policies of having to supply 2 x household bills. Large excess of £1250.00!4.0 Mediocre
Feb 2017
Pros:
Cheap and efficientCons:
I needed to extend the car and it was £21 cheaper to do this via a broker which meant I had to make the trip to green motion to effectively hand over another £400 deposit to keep the same car. Why this couldn't be done over the phone, I do not know.2.0 Poor
Mar 2024
2.0 Poor
Dec 2021
3 locations in Birmingham
Locations in Birmingham
2nd Floor Office, 5 Lower Temple Street
+44 121 516 6505
Crowne Plaza Pendigo Way Birmingham Airport
+44 121 222 0599
Unit 37 Elmdon Trading Estate
+44 121 222 0599
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2 locations in Birmingham
Locations in Birmingham
40 Upper Gough Street
+44 121 285 0310
Airport Way
+44 843 309 3005
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2 locations in Birmingham
Locations in Birmingham
70 High Street
+44 121 454 5811
Enterprise Rent A Car
+44 121 782 9030
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7 locations in Birmingham
Locations in Birmingham
1 Miller Street
+44 371 384 3476
18-20 Bristol St
+44 371 384 1127
230 Dudley Road, Halesowen
+44 371 384 3475
683 To 687 Stratford Road
+44 871 384 3476
Birmingham Airport
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Unit 31 Elmdon Trading Estate
+44 371 384 3476
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Arrivals Hall, Airport Way Birmingham Airport
+44 121 222 0599
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One location in Birmingham
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InterRent Cabin Car Rental Car Park
+44 121 460 8146
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3 locations in Birmingham
Locations in Birmingham
142 Gravelly Hill N
+44 844 499 3399
20 Sheepcote St
+44 844 499 3399
Arrivals Hall, Airport Way Birmingham Airport
+44 844 499 3399
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One location in Birmingham
Locations in Birmingham
Arrivals Hall, Airport Way Birmingham Airport
+44 121 460 8146
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One location in Birmingham
Locations in Birmingham
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
+44 203 898 0140
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10 locations in Birmingham
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4 locations in Birmingham
Locations in Birmingham
163 Fordhouse Lane
+44 20 7871 1700
163 Fordhouse Lane
+44 121 272 7711
Ncp Newhall Street
+44 121 359 1095
Unit 4c, Matrix Point
+44 121 359 1095
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3 locations in Birmingham
Locations in Birmingham
Bristol Road
+44 121 414 2022
Star Park South
+44 121 322 4190
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2 locations in Birmingham
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2 locations in Birmingham
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One location in Birmingham
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Most popular agency | DRIVALIA |
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | £36/day |
Good deal | £24/day |
Some Birmingham car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Birmingham.
Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Birmingham car hire.