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Cheap Car Hire in Birmingham, Alabama from $58

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Birmingham with a pick-up date of 6/7 and drop-off date of 13/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Birmingham, AL

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Birmingham, AL and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 1 July 2025.

There are, in total, 30 car hire locations in Birmingham that are operated by 12 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $58/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from Birmingham hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Best car rental deals found in Birmingham

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Birmingham, AL. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Birmingham, AL with an average daily rate of $87. Data was last updated on 1 July 2025.
Some of the most attractive options when it comes to renting a car in Birmingham. Double check the details of your car rental reservation before booking to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Toyota Yaris$58/day
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A/C
Toyota Yaris
Nissan Navara$61/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan Navara
Mazda Mazda3$65/day
4
M
A/C
Mazda Mazda3

Cheapflights insights for Birmingham car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Birmingham, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Birmingham?

Book your rental car in Birmingham 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $72/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 39% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in Birmingham?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Birmingham is Budget (rated 6.5/10 with 31 reviews). Avis (rated 5.6/10 with 50 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Birmingham?

At Birmingham, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just $66. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging $97 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Birmingham, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $66. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging $97 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$66

February

$72

March

$84

April

$95

May

$97

June

$89

July

$97

August

$82

September

$84

October

$92

November

$86

December

$76

Which car hire company has the most locations in Birmingham?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 10 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Budget has the second-highest number of locations in Birmingham at 4.

Top rental agencies in Birmingham, AL

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Birmingham, AL known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Birmingham, AL. Reviews were last updated on 1 July 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Birmingham, including Budget, Avis and Hertz. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Budget

6.5
Okay
31 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.4

Avis

5.6
Fair
50 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.8

Hertz

4.9
Mediocre
42 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

5.6

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.3

National

10.0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
13 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.6

Alamo

7.6
Good
12 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.6

Dollar

7.0
Good
18 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.7

Payless

5.0
Fair
11 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.6

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.9

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Birmingham, AL, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 July 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Birmingham?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Birmingham check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

Car rentals by fuel type in Birmingham, AL

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Birmingham, AL. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Birmingham, AL. Deals were last updated on 1 July 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Birmingham, AL. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($50+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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