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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 ฿1,537/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 2,785% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Birmingham?

In Birmingham, the most affordable car hire company right now is Thrifty, offering prices from just ฿26.75/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Avis, with rates starting at ฿27.43/day.

What is the best car rental company in Birmingham?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Birmingham is Avis (rated 5.3/10 with 42 reviews). Hertz (rated 5.1/10 with 35 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
5.3
Hertz
Hertz
5.1
Alamo
Alamo
8.2
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.1

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 ฿1,370. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging ฿2,072 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 ฿1,370. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging ฿2,072 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿1,370

February

฿1,671

March

฿2,072

April

฿1,971

May

฿1,871

June

฿1,904

July

฿1,871

August

฿1,604

September

฿1,637

October

฿1,938

November

฿1,804

December

฿1,637

What car do most people hire in Birmingham?

SUV cars (Ford Expedition, for example) are the most popular in Birmingham. Intermediate (Jeep Wrangler) and Compact (Hyundai Accent) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Birmingham.

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. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Birmingham at 2.

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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 July 2026.

Avis

5.3
Fair
42 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

5.6

Comfort

5.7

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.5

Hertz

5.1
Fair
35 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

5.8

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.5

Alamo

8.2
Very Good
6 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very Good
12 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

8.0

Budget

6.8
Okay
29 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.7

National

6.0
Okay
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

8.0

Dollar

5.8
Fair
10 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.7

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.7

Payless

4.8
Mediocre
10 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

5.6

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.8

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 July 2026.

  • 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 ฿21,349 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.

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