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Cheap Car Hire in Birmingham, Alabama

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

Book your car hire in Birmingham 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ฿1,455/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 2,723% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in Birmingham?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Birmingham is Budget (rated 6.5/10 with 31 reviews). Avis (rated 5.5/10 with 49 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At Birmingham, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just ฿1,293. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,907 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Birmingham, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just ฿1,293. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,907 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿1,293

February

฿1,422

March

฿1,649

April

฿1,875

May

฿1,907

June

฿1,746

July

฿1,875

August

฿1,616

September

฿1,616

October

฿1,810

November

฿1,681

December

฿1,487

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. Budget has the second-highest number of locations in Birmingham at 4.

Top rental agencies in Birmingham, AL

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Birmingham, AL known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Birmingham, AL. Reviews were last updated on 29 August 2025.

Budget

6.5
Okay
31 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.4

Avis

5.5
Fair
49 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.7

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.7

Hertz

5.0
Fair
43 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

5.7

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.4

National

10.0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very Good
12 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.7

Alamo

7.9
Good
11 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.9

Dollar

6.9
Okay
18 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.5

Payless

5.0
Fair
11 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.6

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.9

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Birmingham, AL, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 August 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Birmingham?

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

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