Car rental in Downtown, Birmingham

Nissan Versa Note

or similar Small

$33/day

Ford Fiesta

or similar Small

$28/day

Nissan Versa Note

or similar Small

$33/day

* These are the best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours and may change

Useful Info

Most popular agency	Most popular car type	Average price	Good deal
Dollar	SUV	$71/day	$57/day

Average daily price per month

Rental car prices as pick-up date approaches

25% of our users found rental cars in Downtown for $57 or less.
Book your rental car in Downtown at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
Pickup truck rental cars in Downtown are around 58% cheaper than other car types, on average.
February is typically the cheapest month to rent a car in Downtown, with prices around $47/day. July, in contrast, is often the most costly month, with an average of $62/day.
If you’re looking to save money and don’t mind renting a car in another neighborhood in Birmingham, look for deals in Five Points South, where daily prices are around $70/day.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Downtown?
On average a rental car in Downtown costs $71 per day.
Are car rentals cheaper in other Birmingham neighborhoods?
No. Based on our information, DOLLAR in Downtown is the cheapest car rental location in Birmingham.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Downtown?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental car price ($30/day) in Downtown was found at DOLLAR, 5600 Airline Drive.
What is the best rental car company in Downtown?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in Downtown is AVIS (7.2, 41 reviews).
How can I find car rentals near me in Downtown?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
What is the most popular rental car type in Downtown?
SUV is the most frequently booked rental car type in Downtown.
How much does a SUV car rental cost in Downtown?
A SUV car rental in Downtown costs $64 per day, on average.
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Downtown?
On average a rental car in Downtown costs $496 per week ($71 per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Downtown?
On average a rental car in Downtown costs $2,127 per month ($71 per day).

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8

Good

Read 13 reviews

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

7.6

6 locations in Downtown

Locations in Downtown (Birmingham)

1230 Inverness Cors

+1 205 991 6222

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00
Saturday	09:00 - 12:00
Sunday	00:00 - 00:00

2325 5th Ave N

+1 205 323 4446

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00
Saturday	09:00 - 12:00
Sunday	12:00 - 15:00

2728 4th Avenue South

+1 205 326 6555

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00
Saturday	09:00 - 12:00
Sunday	00:00 - 00:00

4704 Cahaba River Rd Ste J

+1 205 991 6222

Monday	00:00 - 00:00
Tuesday	00:00 - 00:00
Wednesday	00:00 - 00:00
Thursday	00:00 - 00:00
Friday	00:00 - 00:00
Saturday	00:00 - 00:00
Sunday	00:00 - 00:00

5900 Messer Airport Hwy

+1 833 886 0848

Monday	07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:59
Thursday	07:00 - 23:59
Friday	07:00 - 23:59
Saturday	07:00 - 23:59
Sunday	07:00 - 23:59

9709 Parkway E Ste G

+1 205 838 4979

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00
Saturday	09:00 - 12:00
Sunday	00:00 - 00:00

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Reviews

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Jan 2025

Passenger van

They needed more workers...very busy for only 2 counter people...q checking in and I checking out. Also they should tell u before coming that you need your declaration page for proof of full coverage insurance

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Standard SUV

Laila and Jay got us in and out so quickly! Very professional and answered all of the questions we had. We’ll definitely be back!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Economy

Kayla was very courteous and professional

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Mar 2021

Cons:

They over charged me at the counter than actuall deal which was online very disappointed

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2020

Pros:

NOTHING! ENTERPRISE IS TERRIBLE

Cons:

THEY OVERGHARGED MY CARD BY $275!!!!!

5.6 Fair

John, Aug 2020

Pros:

Car wasn’t ready at expected time. Delayed by 45+ minutes waiting for car to be cleaned.

Budget

6.5

Okay

Read 31 reviews

Best rated

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.5

Value for money

6.4

4 locations in Downtown

Locations in Downtown (Birmingham)

2301 Third Avenue South

+1 205 322 3598

Monday	07:30 - 16:30
Tuesday	07:30 - 16:30
Wednesday	07:30 - 16:30
Thursday	07:30 - 16:30
Friday	07:30 - 16:30

450 Cahaba Park Circle

+1 205 552 1515

Monday	07:30 - 16:30
Tuesday	07:30 - 16:30
Wednesday	07:30 - 16:30
Thursday	07:30 - 16:30
Friday	07:30 - 16:30

5344 Messer Airport Highway

+1 205 322 3596

Monday	06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday	06:00 - 22:00
Wednesday	06:00 - 22:00
Thursday	06:00 - 22:00
Friday	06:00 - 22:00
Saturday	06:00 - 22:00
Sunday	06:00 - 22:00

5900 Messer Airport Highway

+1 205 322 3596

Monday	06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday	06:00 - 22:00
Wednesday	06:00 - 22:00
Thursday	06:00 - 22:00
Friday	06:00 - 22:00
Saturday	06:00 - 22:00
Sunday	06:00 - 22:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Mark, Apr 2025

Minivan

Perfect vehicle for what we needed. We got a hybrid as a bonus. Very clean. Drove well. Nice van for a wedding weekend shuttling people around

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2025

Pickup truck

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

2.0 Poor

Susan, Jan 2025

Standard SUV

Terrible customer service

10.0 Wonderful

Michele, Nov 2024

Standard SUV

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

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

Thank y’all very much

Avis

5.6

Fair

Read 50 reviews

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

6.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.8

Value for money

5.8

2 locations in Downtown

Locations in Downtown (Birmingham)

3439 Colonnade Parkway Ste 700

+1 205 991 6201

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00
Saturday	10:00 - 15:00
Sunday	12:00 - 15:00

5900 Messer Airport Highway

+1 205 599 0685

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00
Saturday	08:00 - 17:00
Sunday	08:00 - 17:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Charoenchai, Jun 2025

Full-size

Rental coverage to include insurance, damages is good, make driver comfortable although no incident happened. Pickup and return process is much simple, and cost is budget-friendly. One possible improvement is to have 4 rubber plates under driver and passengers' feet. When there was dust, small dirty from sands/gravel, it was difficult to remove/clean them.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2024

Minivan

When I picked up the car, the system wouldn’t take my debit card, I had to use a credit card which I didn’t want to do. Then the guy processing my rental told the other employee, “It says do not rent this car.” She looked at the screen and said to rent it anyway. I asked what was wrong with the car and she said it probably just needs an oil change or something. I said I had to drive it across the country, was it going to break down in the middle of nowhere? She said, “It should get you there.” I didn’t have time to look for something else. When I started it, the tire pressure light came on so I stopped at a tire place and they put air in all the tires. Every time I started the car, it said, “Oil change required”, and every morning I had to get someone to put air in the tires, especially the front right tire. The psi was supposed to be 40, and every morning it was about 25. I’ll never rent from Avis again and will tell everyone I know not to as well.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Full-size

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

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Economy

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

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, Oct 2022

Horrible experience. No car received.

Hertz

4.9

Mediocre

Read 50 reviews

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

5.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.2

Value for money

5.3

5 locations in Downtown

from$54/day

Locations in Downtown (Birmingham)

2508 5th Ave S

+1 205 320 2533

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

2508 5th Avenue S

+1 205 320 2533

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

4851 65th Place N

Opening times not available

5406 Highway 280 E Ste D105

+1 205 980 9271

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

5900 Messer Airport Hwy

+1 205 591 6090

Monday	07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:59
Thursday	07:00 - 23:59
Friday	07:00 - 23:59
Saturday	07:00 - 23:59
Sunday	07:00 - 23:59

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Intermediate

The Kayak reservation I made was intended to be for pickup at the Birmingham airport. Once at the Hertz counter at the BHM airport after a long wait in line, I was told that the address was another location and I would have to get myself there via taxi/uber. I called to confirm, but they had given away my reserved car and had no more available. I took another hour to rent from the airport Hertz counter at twice the price of my original Kayak reservation. I am very disappointed with both Kayak and Hertz for the miscommunication throughout the process, and will be asking for a refund.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Supplier choice

I came to the Hertz location as stipulated in advance. They told me the car would be ready in two hours. I left and came back in two hours. Then, they told me the car doesn’t exist and that I’d have to go to the Pelham office, a 30 minute drive away. I had to pay for an Uber to get there. They then didn’t care about the situation. Completely unacceptable to make a booking and then not have the car at the agrees upon time. No attempt was made to contact me to tell me there was no care despite my existing reservation.

4.0 Mediocre

THOMAS, Oct 2023

Intermediate SUV

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

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Supplier choice

Upon arrival I was told no cars were available I ended up taking a 14 hour bus and cost me an additional 250 dollars because of this I have been a kayak user for years and I will not use in future because it’s not a reliable source

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sep 2023

Intermediate SUV

Got there and they stated they did not have any cars

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2022

Called 20 mins before time of pickup and said they didn't have any cars, even though rate said guaranteed and was paid for in advance. Asked local office when they might have a car for my employee and they said, try back in 4-5 days! umm. no, bud that won't work!

National

10.0

Wonderful

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Downtown

Locations in Downtown (Birmingham)

5900 Messer Airport Hwy

+1 833 886 0849

Monday	07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:59
Thursday	07:00 - 23:59
Friday	07:00 - 23:59
Saturday	07:00 - 23:59
Sunday	07:00 - 23:59

Alamo

7.6

Good

Read 12 reviews

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

7.6

One location in Downtown

Locations in Downtown (Birmingham)

5900 Messer Airport Hwy

+1 833 886 0850

Monday	07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:59
Thursday	07:00 - 23:59
Friday	07:00 - 23:59
Saturday	07:00 - 23:59
Sunday	07:00 - 23:59