Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Birmingham?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (10.0 rating), Thrifty (8.5 rating) and Alamo (7.8 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 ฿30.83/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,387 and ฿2,003 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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 54% 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.

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

January

฿1,438

February

฿1,541

March

฿1,883

April

฿1,986

May

฿2,054

June

฿2,123

July

฿2,123

August

฿1,746

September

฿1,746

October

฿1,952

November

฿1,780

December

฿1,575

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Birmingham is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is June. 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.

Top rental agencies in Birmingham, AL

Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Birmingham area such as Budget, Avis and Hertz. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Budget

6.5

Okay

30 reviews•4 locations

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Wouldn’t except my chime credit card after I drove one hr to location. Let me book reservation a wouldn’t let me rent.

8.0

Very Good|Jul 2023

Excellent gas mileage. Hefty fees and taxes.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

I reserved a vehicle with the intention to tow a camper the next day. I then called the company to make absolutely certain the vehicle had a tow hitch as other companies I have rented from always did. They informed they did not permit towing with their vehicles. I then cancelled the reservation (all within 30 minutes). They charged me a $50 fee for cancelling within 24 hours of the rental, but they, of course, ignored the fact I did so within 30 minutes of making the rental reservation online to begin with. The rental location was closed as I did this late at night, so they had taken no action whatsoever to prepare for my rental. Long story short, I will NEVER do business with this company. Too many others to choose from. Screw me once, shame on you. Screw me twice, shame on me. I don't give second chances to do me dirty.

1 out of 10

Avis

5.5

Fair

49 reviews•2 locations

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2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

I called ahead of time to confirm my reservation and was told my SUV would be ready at my scheduled reservation time. When I arrived the car hadn’t been cleaned at all. I received a different car with a half empty gas tank. I was charged for an SUV rental even though I was not given an suv. Staff at the Birmingham Avis location was disorganized and less than friendly. My final bill was $120 more than the price I agreed to at reservation time. The Dulles Avis location was very professional and took care of the issue for me. It still made the drop off process long and inconvenient. I will never rent from the Birmingham Avis again. Don’t let the low prices fool you. There are much better options!

1 out of 17

Hertz

5.0

Fair

51 reviews•5 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2023

It was great!!!

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2023

The customer service lady was very nice, professional with a beautiful personality that made me appreciate doing business with Hertz. I was at the wrong pick up location and she took care of getting me a car where I was. She was great. I wish I got her name.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Like??? Nothing!!! They didn't have the van I ordered. Were absolutely no help in trying to resolve the issue. Gave me an 800 number to talk to a robo-machine! Ordered this van a month ahead of time and they had absolutely nothing to say but they "didn't have the vehicle". I will never ore another rental vehicle through Hertz.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

Waited for AC n hour for the CSR on pick up

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

I was given misinformation on my rental that I had booked 8 days before. I had confirmed everything the night before pick up and was told everything was confirmed and ready for pick up. When I went to pick up the rental the reps told me something totally different regarding my payment that had already been pre-paid. I wasnt happen and on top of that didn't understand why I had to call and cancel the reservation when I was right there @ Hertz. I went to anther rental agency from there and had no problems gettin a rental from them.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2021

No they was not friendly,they didn’t rent me a car they said my license was no good that was a lie had to go to Avis at the airport so I could get a car

They could have checked my license calling my insurance company.

1 out of 17

National

10.0

Wonderful

1 review•1 location

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2

Very Good

14 reviews•10 locations

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Birmingham

Alamo

7.8

Good

12 reviews•1 location

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Dollar

7.3

Good

19 reviews•2 locations

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Thrifty

7.2

Good

3 reviews•2 locations

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Car rental FAQs

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Birmingham?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (10.0 rating), Thrifty (8.5 rating) and Alamo (7.8 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 ฿30.83/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,387 and ฿2,003 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
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 54% 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.
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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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Birmingham?

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