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Birmingham, AL car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Birmingham, AL. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 10 April 2026.

Most popular company

AVIS

Price of petrol per litre

฿36.53

Average price per day

฿1,621

Cheapest price per day

฿1,615

Cheapflights insights for Birmingham car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Birmingham, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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 ฿1,474/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 2,679% 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 6.6/10 with 32 reviews). Avis (rated 5.3/10 with 46 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 ฿1,314. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,986 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 ฿1,314. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,986 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿1,314

February

฿1,602

March

฿1,986

April

฿1,826

May

฿1,826

June

฿1,698

July

฿1,826

August

฿1,570

September

฿1,570

October

฿1,826

November

฿1,762

December

฿1,570

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 10 April 2026.

Budget

6.6
Okay
32 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.5

Avis

5.3
Fair
46 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.6

Comfort

5.8

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.5

Hertz

5.1
Fair
38 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

5.8

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.4

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
7 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very Good
12 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.0

Dollar

6.7
Okay
16 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.4

National

6.0
Okay
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

8.0

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 10 April 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Birmingham?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿1,621/day when booking a car hire in Birmingham. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿1,615/day from Avis, booked on Apr. 4.

  • 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 ฿11,346 per week on average.

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

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

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Birmingham for a month?

    Avis currently has the lowest price available for a month-long booking. Users have saved up to 2% compared to the average price of a 30-day rental in Birmingham. Typically, a monthly car rental in Birmingham can be found for ฿48,627. You can find car rental deals to be on average ฿1,621 a day.

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