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  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Gardendale for $31 or less
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  • Supplier choice rental cars in Gardendale are around 60% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Gardendale

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Gardendale?

    On average a rental car in Gardendale costs $33 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 Gardendale found in the last 2 weeks is $29.

  • How much is gas price in Gardendale?

    The average gas price in Gardendale is $3.40 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $41 and $54, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Gardendale?

    Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Gardendale.

  • Which car rental companies are at Birmingham airport (BHM)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Birmingham airport include Budget, Payless, Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Birmingham airport (BHM)?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Birmingham airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Payless, Thrifty, Dollar, and Hertz.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Gardendale?

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

  • How much does a Compact car rental cost in Gardendale?

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

  • How much does a Premium car rental cost in Gardendale?

    A Premium car rental in Gardendale costs $89 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Luxury car rental cost in Gardendale?

    A Luxury car rental in Gardendale costs $264 per day, on average.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Gardendale?

    On average a rental car in Gardendale costs $229 per week ($33 per day).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Gardendale?

    On average a rental car in Gardendale costs $982 per month ($33 per day).

  • Should I get insurance when renting a car in Gardendale?

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

  • How many car agencies are operating in Gardendale?

    KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 1 car rental agencies in Gardendale.

  • What do I need to know before booking a car rental in Gardendale?

    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!).

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Gardendale car rental reviews and directory 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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Best rated

2 locations in Gardendale

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Locations in Gardendale

1100 Pecan Ave

+1 205 631 2607

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

5900 Messer Airport Hwy

+1 833 886 0848

Monday07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday07:00 - 23:59
Thursday07:00 - 23:59
Friday07:00 - 23:59
Saturday07:00 - 23:59
Sunday07:00 - 23:59

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Hertz

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Cheapest deal
Most popular

2 locations in Gardendale

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4851 65th Place N

Opening times not available

5900 Messer Airport Hwy

+1 205 591 6090

Monday07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday07:00 - 23:59
Thursday07:00 - 23:59
Friday07:00 - 23:59
Saturday07:00 - 23:59
Sunday07:00 - 23:59

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4.0 Mediocre

THOMAS, Oct 2023

Intermediate SUV

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NEVER ANY CARS FOR LATE NIGHT PICK UP. EVERYTIME PICK UP A CAR THERE IS A LONG WAIT.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The wait for a car would have been 2 hours. There were no cars available, I had a reservation but that did not matter. Employees not truthful! I completed the initial paper work that included paying A security deposit if 500 dollars. I CANCELLED MY RESERVATION AND WENT TO AVIS THAT WAS 10 STEPS TO THE LEFT OF HERTZ FRONT COUNTER. Berminham Airport. You have morons working for you. This is your review and do not contact me, if you do I will expose you on social media and start a campaign of ni or using Hertz

2.0 Poor

Ryan, Feb 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

They were clear that a lack of inventory and local conditions were the culprit.

Cons:

Had no cars so I didn’t get this rental.

2.0 Poor

Wes, Feb 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The price of the rental.

Cons:

The car almost made me sick every time I had to drive it. It smelled very strong of cigarettes. There was no one at the drop off location or at the counter.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The man at the service desk for the pickup was extremely friendly and personable, and the only reason I didn’t feel entirely cheated by my experience.

Cons:

There is no mention of the additional security deposit at any point prior to making the reservation, even if you pay for the vehicle ahead of time, and they will attempt to force you into paying a cancellation fee if you’re unable to cover the surprise $200 deposit. Make purchasers aware, before wasting their time.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Dec 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy return etc. Upgrading to a bigger car was nice.

Cons:

Nobody likes Dodges.

1 out of 7

Alamo

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One location in Gardendale

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5900 Messer Airport Hwy

+1 833 886 0850

Monday07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday07:00 - 23:59
Thursday07:00 - 23:59
Friday07:00 - 23:59
Saturday07:00 - 23:59
Sunday07:00 - 23:59

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Minivan

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Great

8.0 Very good

Nicholas, Jun 2024

Standard

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Pick up with amazing super helpful. Though in the end, there was never anything in the car that said Alamo. So when I went to drop off, I couldn’t remember which brand I had used so I had to look that up and at the airport that we dropped off at there was literally no direction and no attendant to help, I think it’s an airport issue, but it was confusing . And then I never received a final invoice via email like they said.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Premium SUV

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Blake, our check-in attendant, was excellent.

10.0 Wonderful

Curtis, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Drop off was great - quick and easy and rep was polite.

Cons:

Had to ask the rep at pick up to note the obvious vehicle damage onto my rental contract.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff both departing and returning were great. Needed Suv and was given as promised

Cons:

The only negative was there were no floor mats or paper sheet covers for the interior floorboard. The place I was going was rural and muddy, so I had to constantly lay down towels or garbage bags to keep the interior floor carpet clean.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Jan 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy drop off

Cons:

Slight delay at pickup

1 out of 4

Avis

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One location in Gardendale

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5900 Messer Airport Highway

+1 205 599 0685

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Full-size

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Hidden fees and charges not in the agreement. Double the quoted cost

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Economy

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In my opinion, I would not recommend to anyone a different car rental place than Avis. I dealt with enterprise a lot They don't care about your opinion. And they try to nickel and dine you to death Also, they try to blittle you. They make you feel uncomfortable and at.Avis, always had the better deals. Cleaner cars and great staff.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2022

KAYAK
Check in and check out was easy. There was a car waiting for me and it was even nicer than I reserved!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Drop off was quick but it looked like both the workers at the booth wanted to be anywhere other then there.

Cons:

It took awhile to pick up the car because the front desk was understaffed. The vehicle smelled heavily of smoke the interior driver and passenger side doors where cut up and the seats were stained and filthy. The front windshield had two big chips in it and there were scratches all over the vehicle. Lastly, someone took the floor mats out of the vehicle and never returned them. I will NEVER RENT FROM AVIS AGAIN and I strongly suggest you don’t either.

10.0 Wonderful

Marlene, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

The only issue I had was finding your office. Once I found it - the service was fast and helpful.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Clean. Easy pickup and great service in BHM.

Cons:

Problem with steering. Canceled part of trip. “No replacements anywhere.” Called multiple times. Incredible wait time with service. Spoke with manager at drop off. Also sent email with details. Still charged full price. Will leave bad review on Yelp and Google if not fixed.

1 out of 9

Budget

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One location in Gardendale

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5900 Messer Airport Highway

+1 205 322 3596

Monday06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday06:00 - 23:59
Thursday06:00 - 23:59
Friday06:00 - 23:59
Saturday06:00 - 23:59
Sunday06:00 - 23:59

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2025

Pickup truck

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Horrible experience. My reservation was not what I received. Staff was rude.

10.0 Wonderful

Michele, Nov 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Overall great experience. Quick and easy pick up and drop offs, great value, and friendly staff. Will definitely rent with Budget again, thank you!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
Person at the counter in BHM was not nice at all. Really ruined the experience for me

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Pickup truck

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Thank y’all very much

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Intermediate SUV

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Staff was amazing and car was perfect!

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Standard SUV

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What I like was that they were able to switch from one to another because I came to wrong Budget.

1 out of 8

Easirent

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One location in Gardendale

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Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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Payless

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One location in Gardendale

Locations in Gardendale

5900 Messer Airport Hwy

+1 205 591 7020

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

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2.0 Poor

Tara, Apr 2021

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Pros:

Newer car and clean

Cons:

The Payless was closed and Avis had many issues with the Initial rental

Sunnycars

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One location in Gardendale

Locations in Gardendale

5900 Messer Airport Hwy

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Good to know

Most popular agency

Hertz

Most popular car type

Compact

Average price

$33/day

Good deal

$31/day

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