Birmingham travel guide
Birmingham Tourism | Birmingham Guide
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.
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
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″.
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 American Airlines, Delta and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Birmingham departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 45m.
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.
Airlines serving Birmingham
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 $48 to $311 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 66% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Birmingham
Most booked hotels in Birmingham
Renting a car in Birmingham
Renting a car in Birmingham costs $63 per day, on average, or $189 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget 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.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Birmingham.
Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. 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, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Birmingham
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$25/day
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$27/day