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Birmingham Airport car hire

Compare car hire deals at Birmingham Airport from across the web

Find the best car hire price, fuel policy and more from hundreds of providers

Book with flexibility. Look for cars with free cancellation in case your plans change.

Find cheap car hire at Birmingham Airport

Mini

4-5 doors
41
From
£19
per day

Economy

4-5 doors
42
From
£20
per day

Compact

Crossover
43
From
£20
per day

Intermediate

Crossover
54
From
£26
per day

Fullsize

4-5 doors
54
From
£36
per day

Premium

4-5 doors
52
From
£57
per day
Browse all Birmingham Airport car hire deals
These are the lowest Birmingham Airport car hire prices we found across the internet over the next 30 days, and are subject to change.

Car hire near Birmingham Airport

Consider travelling into Birmingham to pick up your car - we found car hire deals from pick-up points in Birmingham from £19.

The most popular car rental companies in Birmingham Airport

Birmingham Airport car hire: Facts on the fly

Average daily price£47
Most popular carEconomy, 4-5 doors
Cheapest price found£19
Cheapest month to rentSeptember
Providers at Birmingham Airport19
Most popular providerGreen Motion
Best time to book2 weeks before

Choose from the best car hire companies near Birmingham Airport

Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
£42per day
Keddy By Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
£40per day
VWFS RENT-A-CAR
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Avis
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
£51per day
Alamo
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
£22per day
National
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
£47per day
Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
£42per day
Keddy By Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
£40per day
VWFS RENT-A-CAR
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Avis
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
£51per day
Alamo
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
£22per day
National
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
£47per day

Driving in Birmingham: What to expect on the road

Documents you'll need
A full licence, passport and credit card are required.
To rent a car in Birmingham, bring your driving licence, passport or ID, and a credit card. No International Driving Permit (IDP) is needed in Birmingham if your licence is in English and issued in the UK or EU.
Navigating city driving
Watch for roundabouts, roadworks and restricted turns.
Driving in Birmingham is straightforward but busy in parts. One-way streets and bus gates are common in the centre — use a navigation app to plan ahead and avoid routes with driving restrictions.
Tolls, emissions zones and charges
The Clean Air Zone affects some vehicles.
Birmingham has a Clean Air Zone (CAZ) that charges older, higher-emission vehicles. Check if your hire car qualifies. There are no toll roads within the city itself, but some bridges or motorways nearby may charge.
Parking your car in Birmingham
Parking is widely available but not free.
Street parking in Birmingham usually requires payment. Blue badge bays and short-stay zones are clearly marked. Multi-storey car parks and hotel parking offer better value if you're staying for more than a few hours.
Finding fuel or charging points
Fuel is easy to find — EV charging is well covered.
Petrol stations are common in and around Birmingham. EV charging stations in Birmingham are widely available — use Zap-Map or PlugShare to locate chargers near retail parks or city hotels.
Local driving style and tips
Driving is straightforward, but the city can get busy.
Roads in Birmingham are clearly marked and well monitored, with bus lanes and speed cameras across the centre. Take your time at roundabouts and watch for last-minute turns during peak hours.
Find Birmingham Airport car hire deals

How to get the best car hire deal in Birmingham Airport

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy after you've touched down in Birmingham Airport. 

Check out car hire in Birmingham

If you can't find what you're looking for at Birmingham Airport, there could be more car hire options in Birmingham and sometimes, they're cheaper. You just have to remember that the added cost of a transfer from Birmingham Airport into Birmingham could mean you still spend more than if you opted to pick up your hire car at Birmingham Airport.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Birmingham Airport that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your mind or your plans if you need to. Or if you find a better deal elsewhere.

Book 2 weeks in advance

We crunched some numbers and found that most travellers bag the lowest daily rate when they book 2 weeks in advance. The cheapest month to hire a car from Birmingham Airport is October.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off from Birmingham Airport, look out for deals with a 'full to full' tank fuel policy.

Skip the queues at Birmingham Airport

With us, you can find car hire deals with self-service or keyless pick-up. No keys to pick up or documents to fill out means no queues. Just touch down, hop in and hit the road - perfect if you've landed at Birmingham Airport late and just want to get on your way.

Hiring a car at Birmingham Airport: FAQs

On average, car hire from Birmingham Airport is around £47 per day.
No. It's a little higher than United Kingdom's average daily car rental price, which is around £55.
There are lots of car hire companies to choose from at Birmingham Airport - including Firefly, Drivalia, VWFS RENT-A-CAR, Easirent, Wheego, Alamo, Green Motion, Dollar, and Keddy By Europcar.
Yes – you can pick up Green Motion hire cars from Birmingham Airport. Their desk is in the airport terminal.
Yes – you'll find the Wheego pick-up point a short shuttle bus ride away from Birmingham Airport's terminal.
Yes – you can pick up Drivalia hire cars from Birmingham Airport. Their desk is in the airport terminal.
Currently, the lowest price for car hire at Birmingham Airport we found is £19. And the cheapest rate for car hire nearby is from £19. It can often be cheaper to hire a car from somewhere near to Birmingham Airport, especially if there's an extra airport pick-up fee. But when you consider the cost of travelling from Birmingham Airport to the pick-up location, and back again at the end of your stay, collecting your wheels as soon as you touch down might still work out more economic, faster and easier.
Yes – you can hire a car when you touch down in Birmingham Airport and drop it off in another location, which can save you time and money.
The most popular according to travellers is Europcar, with a 4.8 rating for things like cleanliness, customer service and value. The cheapest company is currently Alamo.
Currently, it looks like Alamo has the cheapest car hire deal in Birmingham Airport – for £22 per day. Green Motion also has car hire deals from £23 per day.
Although you can often find a cheaper car hire deal away from Birmingham Airport, remember to consider: extra cost of public transport, a taxi to your hotel, or on to that pickup location on top of that price.
Yes. We understand that plans can change last minute, or you might even find a better car rental deal from Birmingham Airport. That's why we highlight the rental cars you can book now and cancel later when you search.
Yes, van hire is available at Birmingham Airport from £56 per day.
When you rent a car near Birmingham Airport, most major providers require you to be at least 21 years old. Some companies charge an extra fee if you're under 25, so make sure you check before booking.
You can book car hire at Birmingham Airport in three simple steps. First, explore the range of available cars, from family-friendly SUVs to small compact cars. Next, narrow down your choices by comparing features like fuel policy, mileage and customer reviews to find the best deal. Then, once you’ve found the perfect car, you’ll be redirected to the provider’s website to book, with no extra fees.
The documents you need to rent a car at Birmingham Airport vary depending on the car hire provider. In most cases, you’ll need a valid driving licence, photo ID and a credit card. You can check with the car hire provider when you book.
Finding the best car hire deal at Birmingham Airport is quick and easy with Skyscanner. First, explore the range of available cars, from family-friendly SUVs to small compact cars. Next, narrow down your choices by comparing features like fuel policy, mileage, and customer reviews to find the best deal. Then, once you’ve found the perfect car, you’ll be redirected to the provider’s website to book, with no extra fees.

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