Smethwick car hires from £28/day

On average a car hire in Smethwick costs £76 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Birmingham airport include GREEN MOTION, keddy by Europcar, Alamo, Budget, EZ Drive Car Rentals, Avis and Dollar.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Birmingham airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, keddy by Europcar, Alamo, Budget and Avis.

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

A Full Size car hire in Smethwick costs £84 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Smethwick costs £67 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Smethwick costs £28 per day, on average.

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

If you need a cheap car hire in Smethwick, you won’t need much more than a compact vehicle, as it is ideal for driving on busy roads and parking in tight spaces. If you plan to head into the English countryside, then a larger vehicle is well suited, such as an SUV. This type of vehicle offers you better handling and grip, which is beneficial on potentially wet and winding roads.

It’s imperative that you follow the speed limits when you drive your hire car, otherwise you could be stopped and fined by the police. Driving at the right speed also lowers the risk of being involved in an accident. If your car is caught by a speed camera going above the limit, then your car hire company will charge you and pass your name over to the authorities. You can drive up to 30 mph in Smethwick, but be aware that certain zones have a maximum limit of 20 mph. On countryside roads, the top limit is 60 mph, whereas on dual carriageways and motorways it’s 70 mph.

Parking is easy to come by in Smethwick, which is ideal if you are in a hire car. For example, you can park at The Hawthorns Station Carlton Road Car Park for about £0.4 for one hour. If you want to park for over 4 hours, this will cost around £4. Alternatively, you are able to park at Hawthorns Park & Ride, which offers free parking next to the trains and metro for journeys to the centre of Smethwick or Birmingham.