Birkenhead car hires from £24/day

Larger vehicles, such as full-sized SUVs or intermediate saloons and people carriers, are the obvious choice for families of four or five while compacts and economy cars are standard Birkenhead car hires for duos and solo motorists.

All residential streets have the legal speed limit of 20mph. Outside this restriction, speeds of 30mph are common on most roads and increases to 50mph on single carriageways and 60mph on dual carriageways, while the M53 has a maximum speed limit of 70mph. Both tunnels and the A54/Chester Street roundabout will have traffic cameras and active CCTV to catch speeding motorists so always observe the posted limits at all times.

According to the Wirral Council, on-street parking is fixed at £2.50 for long stay as well as pay-and-display parking unless you have a residential permit. Generally speaking, on-street parking is free between the hours of 21:00-08:00 and all day on Sundays. The Council also runs several pay-and-display car parks concentrated mostly in the downtown area, which are a combination of short stay and long stay parking garages. Rates vary according to location, but you should expect to pay about £1.20 per hour at any of these lots.

On average a car hire in Birkenhead costs £34 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Manchester airport include GREEN MOTION, Ace, Wheego, U-Save, Dollar, Goldcar Rental SP, Sixt, Alamo and Budget.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Manchester airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Dollar, Sixt, Alamo and Budget.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Medium car hire in Birkenhead costs £57 per day, on average.

A Small car hire in Birkenhead costs £17 per day, on average.

A Large car hire in Birkenhead costs £110 per day, on average.

In Birkenhead, cars are most frequently hired at U-Save 25 Goodlass Road (6 miles from city centre).

Most car hire providers in Birkenhead offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Birkenhead, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

You should have no issues finding charging stations for electric vehicles in Birkenhead, as even some public car parks and shopping centres have dedicated charging bays. In addition, you can quickly locate available charging points through a popular app called Zapmap.

Most cheap car hire companies in Birkenhead are pet friendly. However, when driving with pets in Birkenhead, you should secure them in a specialised crate or carrier. Never let your pet ride on your lap or stick their head out of the window.