Birmingham

Cheap Car Hire in Birmingham, Alabama

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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 rental car in Birmingham 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around HK$360/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 585% 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 HK$321. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging HK$454 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 HK$321. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging HK$454 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

HK$321

February

HK$391

March

HK$438

April

HK$446

May

HK$446

June

HK$415

July

HK$454

August

HK$384

September

HK$384

October

HK$446

November

HK$431

December

HK$384

What car do most people rent in Birmingham?

Intermediate cars (Jeep Wrangler, for example) are the most popular in Birmingham. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu) and Mini (Chrysler Pacifica) 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. 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 25 March 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

5.3

Value

5.5

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

8.3
Very Good
13 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

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 25 March 2026.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Birmingham?

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Birmingham however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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