Birmingham car rentals from $16/day

As with most bigger cities, it can be challenging to find a parking spot or zoom in and out of the city with a bulky car. Therefore, a compact economy car is a good choice when visiting Birmingham. A smaller car needs less gas, is easier to navigate, and is also less of a challenge for drivers who are not used to driving on the left side.

Unlike many European countries, England’s speed limits are given in miles per hour. Within the city areas, mostly 20 mph is permitted, while in other built-up areas it is 30 mph. The limit is 60 mph for streets with one lane in each direction and 70 mph on streets with two lanes in each direction and freeways (motorways).

On-street parking in Birmingham is usually metered, but free on Sundays. There are also parking lots like the Great Charles Street lot or Markets Multi-Storey Car Park, which are reasonably priced between £4 and £10 (approximately $5.00 to $13.00). The most convenient way for parking your car overnight or for a couple of days is by opting for a hotel with a parking space included.

On average a rental car in Birmingham costs $42 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Birmingham found in the last 2 weeks is $20.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Europcar ($16/day), GREEN MOTION ($24/day) and Sixt ($28/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Europcar 230 Dudley Road B63 3NR (6 miles from city center).

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Birmingham. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Birmingham is $7.03 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $84 and $112, depending on the car size.

Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Birmingham.

Car rental companies onsite at Birmingham airport include DRIVALIA, GREEN MOTION, Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget, Hertz, Sixt, Alamo and Avis.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Birmingham airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget, Hertz, Sixt, Alamo, and Avis.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

An Economy car rental in Birmingham costs $46 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Birmingham costs $35 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Birmingham costs $28 per day, on average.

On average a rental car in Birmingham costs $296 per week ($42 per day).

On average a rental car in Birmingham costs $1,267 per month ($42 per day).

Most car rental providers in Birmingham offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Birmingham, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 28 car rental agencies in Birmingham.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Birmingham so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.