Car Hire in Birmingham

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Birmingham Airport
Mini
Fiat 500 or comparable
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
GreenMotion
£16.94 per day
Birmingham Airport
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
Volkswagen Polo
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Drivalia
£18.09 per day
Birmingham Airport
Compact Elite
Jeep Avenger or comparable
Jeep Avenger
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
£22.07 per day
City Centre
Compact
Peugeot 308 or comparable
Peugeot 308
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
SIXT
£27.97 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Birmingham Newtown
Intermediate SUV
MG ZS or comparable
MG ZS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
£39.66 per day
Birmingham Airport
Standard
Peugeot 2008 or comparable
Peugeot 2008
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
EZ Drive Car Rentals
£52.58 per day
Birmingham Airport
Full-size Van
Ford Galaxy or comparable
Ford Galaxy
  • 7
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
£56.33 per day
Birmingham Airport
Luxury Van
Ford Custom Tourneo or comparable
Ford Custom Tourneo
  • 9
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
£70.43 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 07:20 on 10/03/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
£38 per day
Average car hire length
6 days
Speed limit within city centre
48 km/h or 30 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
96 - 112 km/h or 60 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Score
8.7 / 10
Average petrol price
£1.42 per litre or £5.38 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.36 per litre or £5.15 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.59 per litre or £6.02 per gallon

One-way Car Hire in Birmingham

The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Birmingham and drop off in another city include:

  • From Birmingham to Glasgow - 72 offers from £27.75 per day
  • From Birmingham to London - 144 offers from £27.41 per day
  • From Birmingham to Preston - 10 offers from £26.72 per day

Top 20 cities near Birmingham

  1. Coventry starting at £28.63 per day
    15.6 km / 9.7 miles
  2. Wolverhampton starting at £25.48 per day
    29 km / 18 miles
  3. Worcester starting at £28.63 per day
    44.2 km / 27.5 miles
  4. Leicester starting at £19.68 per day
    47.3 km / 29.4 miles
  5. Stafford starting at £20.92 per day
    47.8 km / 29.7 miles
  6. East Midlands starting at £25.95 per day
    50.6 km / 31.4 miles
  7. Telford starting at £24.51 per day
    57.7 km / 35.9 miles
  8. Northampton starting at £24.90 per day
    62.9 km / 39.1 miles
  9. Cheltenham starting at £22.47 per day
    65 km / 40.4 miles
  10. Nottingham starting at £23.04 per day
    68.2 km / 42.4 miles
  11. Gloucester starting at £19.70 per day
    74.8 km / 46.5 miles
  12. Milton Keynes starting at £21.11 per day
    83.7 km / 52 miles
  13. Chesterfield starting at £25.37 per day
    91.5 km / 56.9 miles
  14. Swindon starting at £19.54 per day
    98 km / 60.9 miles
  15. Peterborough starting at £16.42 per day
    102.7 km / 63.8 miles
  16. Sheffield starting at £14.55 per day
    104.8 km / 65.1 miles
  17. Manchester starting at £13.46 per day
    106.1 km / 65.9 miles
  18. Rotherham starting at £14.55 per day
    109.3 km / 67.9 miles
  19. Luton starting at £14.93 per day
    114 km / 70.8 miles
  20. Chester starting at £18.28 per day
    114.1 km / 70.9 miles

Top 20 locations near Birmingham

  1. Birmingham Airport starting at £16.94 per day
  2. East Midlands Airport starting at £25.95 per day
    50.6 km / 31.4 miles
  3. Manchester Airport starting at £13.46 per day
    106.1 km / 65.9 miles
  4. Luton Airport starting at £14.93 per day
    114 km / 70.8 miles
  5. City Centre starting at £25.42 per day
    120.6 km / 74.9 miles
  6. Liverpool Airport starting at £17.12 per day
    122.6 km / 76.2 miles
  7. Reading East starting at £19.61 per day
    124 km / 77.1 miles
  8. Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station starting at £19.78 per day
    125.3 km / 77.9 miles
  9. Bristol Airport starting at £16.73 per day
    136.2 km / 84.6 miles
  10. London Heathrow Airport starting at £14.20 per day
    139.8 km / 86.9 miles
  11. London Southgate starting at £26.45 per day
    143.6 km / 89.2 miles
  12. London Cricklewood starting at £28.31 per day
    144.7 km / 89.9 miles
  13. Enfield City Centre starting at £17.49 per day
    146.8 km / 91.2 miles
  14. London Stansted Airport starting at £11.97 per day
    149.3 km / 92.8 miles
  15. London Paddington Railway Station starting at £15.17 per day
    149.8 km / 93.1 miles
  16. London Edgware Road starting at £14.64 per day
    149.9 km / 93.1 miles
  17. London Euston Railway Station starting at £17.52 per day
    151 km / 93.8 miles
  18. London St Pancras Railway Station starting at £13.38 per day
    151.2 km / 94 miles
  19. London Kings Cross Railway Station starting at £12.75 per day
    151.3 km / 94 miles
  20. London Fulham starting at £12.72 per day
    151.7 km / 94.3 miles

Map of Car Hire Destinations

In which month is car hire in Birmingham the most affordable?

According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Birmingham fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Birmingham
£18.60
January
£26.70
February
£24.50
March
£25.98
April
£33.30
May
£33.13
June
£35.58
July
£38.55
August
£31.30
September
£33.83
October
£28.46
November
£30.17
December
The best month to hire a car in Birmingham is January (when the average price is £18.60 per day). This is 38% less than the yearly average and 52% less than hiring in August (when the average price is £38.55).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.

What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Birmingham?

Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in February, the average hirer keeps their car for 8 days, and in September, they keep their car for 5 days.
Average number of hire days in Birmingham
7
January
8
February
6
March
6
April
6
May
7
June
7
July
7
August
5
September
5
October
6
November
8
December

What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Birmingham?

Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Birmingham is July, and the least popular is December.
Popularity of Car Hire in Birmingham by Monthly Searches
107%
January
88%
February
108%
March
88%
April
110%
May
100%
June
126%
July
121%
August
99%
September
108%
October
75%
November
70%
December

Car hire information

Car hire locations 5
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Drivalia, Keddy, Alamo, Budget, Enterprise
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers
Lowest price £17 per day
Cheapest supplier GreenMotion

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Drivalia Volkswagen Polo 5 1 Small cars
Drivalia Renault Captur 5 2 Medium cars
Drivalia Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
Keddy Vauxhall Crossland 5 2 SUVs
Keddy Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
Keddy Ford Focus 5 2 Medium cars
Drivalia Peugeot 2008 5 2 SUVs
Drivalia Volkswagen Up 2 1 Small cars
Keddy Vauxhall Corsa 3 1 Small cars
Alamo Nissan Juke 5 2 SUVs

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

United Kingdom
Renault Captur
23/04/2024
Golfing trip
United Kingdom
Peugeot 5008
19/08/2021
Brilliant service, competitive price and fab car. Definitely recommend!

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Enterprise
8.9 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Drivalia
6.8 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
16
Total rental companies
15
Average daily price
£38.01
Lowest daily price
£16.94
Total cars available
563

Top 15 suppliers in Birmingham in 2025

Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.9 / 26 reviews
2 locations
£40 - £409
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.4 / 19 reviews
2 locations
£28 - £244
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.2 / 5 reviews
2 locations
£36 - £262
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.1 / 8 reviews
1 location
£57 - £154
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.1 / 3 reviews
2 locations
£22 - £89
National
National
Very good 8 / 3 reviews
2 locations
£42 - £250
Keddy
Keddy
Average 7.9 / 48 reviews
2 locations
£29 - £219
Alamo
Alamo
Average 7.9 / 50 reviews
1 location
£35 - £250
Budget
Budget
Average 7.8 / 11 reviews
1 location
£59 - £186
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Average 7.6 / 2 reviews
3 locations
£59 - £186
Thrifty
Thrifty
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
3 locations
£59 - £186
EZ Drive Car Rentals
EZ Drive Car Rentals
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
2 locations
£39 - £57
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.4 / 0 reviews
3 locations
£24 - £45
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Average 7.1 / 45 reviews
2 locations
£17 - £21
Drivalia
Drivalia
Below average 6.8 / 151 reviews
1 location
£18 - £65

Our clients highly recommend us

14 Mar 2025
Quick order at a fair price
Quick and convenient booking at a fair price and with a large selection of vehicles
OFER DAVID HAKLAY
14 Mar 2025
Good value car rental
Good value car rental was cheaper than other options Helpful staff at pick up and drop off, good value for money, good vehicle Took almost an hour at pick up as had to wait for one way drop off to be approved even though I had booked this months in advance. However the agent looking after me was very nice and helpful and apologetic
Sam
14 Mar 2025
Being fast and clear
Being fast and clear
Bahodir Alimov
14 Mar 2025
Great experience
Ease and quality
Customer
14 Mar 2025
SMOOTH AND FAST
SMOOTH AND FAST
Starkus Vidas
14 Mar 2025
Rental process was easy
Rental process was easy, information was clear
customer
14 Mar 2025
Thank you so much
Thank you so much I hope that the rental process is smooth in Colombia
Alexander Hoyos
14 Mar 2025
it was minute taken to book a car…
it was minute taken to book a car fantastic guys
Sendhur Babu
14 Mar 2025
Great price,easy booking
Great price,easy booking
darryl
14 Mar 2025
Madeira
Quick and clear service
Mr FLIS
14 Mar 2025
Maximum details
Clear information on the vehicles
Eusebio Miranda
14 Mar 2025
easy
Website easy to navigate.
Henry McKerlie
14 Mar 2025
Price,customer service and how quickly…
Price,customer service and how quickly the process was
Hector Holguin
14 Mar 2025
Easy to book
Easy to book, good information
Mr Richard Alder
14 Mar 2025
price offer
price offer, easy to book
Xing Dai
14 Mar 2025
Easy booking
Easy, fast, value
Kimberly Cool

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