Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Birmingham travel guide

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You're Going to Love Birmingham

With a population of 212.237, Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama, United States by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Birmingham has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Birmingham

If you’re looking for affordable options, Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Birmingham (4 Perimeter Park South) and Seasons 52 - Birmingham (245 Summit Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Birmingham

Birmingham in December
Estimated package price
$114
2 travelers
Flight to Birmingham
3 nights at hotel
Birmingham in December
Estimated package price
$114
2 travelers
Flight to Birmingham
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Birmingham in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.2″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Birmingham, with an average rainfall of 3.4″.

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How to Get to Birmingham

Plane

When flying to Birmingham, you’ll arrive at Birmingham (BHM), which is located 7 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Birmingham include Delta, American Airlines and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Birmingham departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Birmingham. The train station in Birmingham is called Birmingham, and is located 0.5 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Birmingham is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 225 km from Birmingham. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Birmingham, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Birmingham takes 1135 km and will cost you around $169. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 1424 km. The most popular bus station is Birmingham 2427 Acton Rd, located 12 km from downtown Birmingham. Birmingham Cahaba is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Birmingham, you’ll arrive at Birmingham (BHM), which is located 7 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Birmingham include Delta, American Airlines and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Birmingham departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Birmingham. The train station in Birmingham is called Birmingham, and is located 0.5 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Birmingham is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 225 km from Birmingham. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Birmingham, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Birmingham takes 1135 km and will cost you around $169. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 1424 km. The most popular bus station is Birmingham 2427 Acton Rd, located 12 km from downtown Birmingham. Birmingham Cahaba is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km from the city center.

Airports near Birmingham

MGMMontgomery Dannelly Field
BHMBirmingham
HSVHuntsville

Airlines serving Birmingham

Lufthansa
Good (7,938 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,501 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,905 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,433 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,187 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,578 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,614 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,950 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,268 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,520 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,910 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,185 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,786 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,212 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,541 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,580 reviews)
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Where to stay in Birmingham

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown and Suburban Studios Birmingham Homewood I-65. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Birmingham, with prices from $55 to $350 per night. Five Points South is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Birmingham are about 69% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Birmingham by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Birmingham

Most booked hotels in Birmingham

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Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham Lakeshore Drive
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1193 reviews)
$137+
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Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham Grandview
3 stars
Excellent (9, 2146 reviews)
$142+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Hoover-Galleria
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 447 reviews)
$120+
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Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1604 reviews)
$142+
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Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Cullman
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 116 reviews)
$127+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1348 reviews)
$83+
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Renting a car in Birmingham

Renting a car in Birmingham costs $58 per day, on average, or $174 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Dollar are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Birmingham is the Dollar branch at 5600 Airline Drive, which is 7 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Birmingham.

Expect to pay $4.47 per gallon in Birmingham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Birmingham is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 26% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Birmingham costs $58 per day, on average, or $174 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Dollar are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Birmingham is the Dollar branch at 5600 Airline Drive, which is 7 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Birmingham.

Expect to pay $4.47 per gallon in Birmingham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Birmingham is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 26% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Birmingham

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$29/day

Compact

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$30/day

Intermediate
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