Birmingham

Cheap Car Rentals in Birmingham, AL

Birmingham, AL, United States
5 Apr — 12 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Birmingham, AL, United States
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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 29 March 2024.

January

฿1,494

February

฿1,676

March

฿2,077

April

฿2,113

May

฿2,004

June

฿2,040

July

฿2,186

August

฿1,968

September

฿2,113

October

฿2,186

November

฿2,113

December

฿1,567

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 rent in Birmingham, AL and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Birmingham this past week from 28 hire locations out of 11 hire agencies. Prices for a Birmingham small car hire start from ฿1,700/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

฿2,383+

Compact

Compact

฿1,700+

Intermediate

Intermediate

฿2,501+

Standard

Standard

฿2,726+

Full-size

Full-size

฿2,014+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

฿3,168+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

฿3,070+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

฿2,253+

Compare available car types for rental in Birmingham, AL

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 29 March 2024.

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 March 2024.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Birmingham area such as Thrifty, Alamo and Dollar. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

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

5.9
Fair
35 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.9

Avis

5.7
Fair
55 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.0

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
29 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.0

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 March 2024.
  • 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 ฿36.09/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,624 and ฿2,345 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 ฿11,763 per week on average.

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

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 51% on your car hire. For a below average price in Birmingham, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Birmingham?

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

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

    For a weekend car hire in Birmingham, you can expect the average price to be around ฿0. Usually a Compact hire in Birmingham is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Compact for April, it will cost approximately ฿1,675 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Birmingham?

    Class Commercial Truck, which is a Standard vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Birmingham according to Cheapflights users.

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