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 83 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $84/day on average when booked 83 days ahead, which saves you 53% 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 Avis (rated 5.5/10 with 40 reviews). Hertz (rated 5.0/10 with 31 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 $73. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging $110 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 $73. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging $110 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
$73
February
$89
March
$110
April
$105
May
$98
June
$101
July
$105
August
$98
September
$93
October
$101
November
$96
December
$89
What car do most people hire in Birmingham?
SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Birmingham. Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Class Standard Van or similar).
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. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Birmingham at 2.
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 11 October 2026.
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Locations
Avis
40 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
5.7
Comfort
6.0
Overall
5.5
Pick-up/drop-off
5.6
Value
5.7
Recent reviews
6.0
|Mar 2025At was dirty
2.0
|Jul 2023I called ahead of time to confirm my reservation and was told my SUV would be ready at my scheduled reservation time. When I arrived the car hadn’t been cleaned at all. I received a different car with a half empty gas tank. I was charged for an SUV rental even though I was not given an suv. Staff at the Birmingham Avis location was disorganized and less than friendly. My final bill was $120 more than the price I agreed to at reservation time. The Dulles Avis location was very professional and took care of the issue for me. It still made the drop off process long and inconvenient. I will never rent from the Birmingham Avis again. Don’t let the low prices fool you. There are much better options!
1 out of 14
Avis Locations in Birmingham
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Hertz
31 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.5
Comfort
5.6
Overall
5.0
Pick-up/drop-off
5.1
Value
5.5
Recent reviews
2.0
|Mar 2025have the car i make a reservation for be available when i reserve it for don't be out of cars on the lot when people have reserved a car, there was a whole line of people behind me still when I was forced to take the last available last car. A tesla that was smaller than what I ordered. don't try and upcharge me on the only car left. don't try and sneak in a late fee and say i returned the car a full day after I had dropped the car off and flown home don't try and add on a charging fee, TO THE TESLA I DIDNT ORDER IN THE FIRST PLACE, and say I left it under 50% when I did not. I shouldn't have to call customer service after the fact to get those made-up fees removed.
10.0
|Sept 2023It was great!!!
10.0
|Sept 2023The customer service lady was very nice, professional with a beautiful personality that made me appreciate doing business with Hertz. I was at the wrong pick up location and she took care of getting me a car where I was. She was great. I wish I got her name.
2.0
|Jul 2023Like??? Nothing!!! They didn't have the van I ordered. Were absolutely no help in trying to resolve the issue. Gave me an 800 number to talk to a robo-machine! Ordered this van a month ahead of time and they had absolutely nothing to say but they "didn't have the vehicle". I will never ore another rental vehicle through Hertz.
2.0
|Mar 2023Waited for AC n hour for the CSR on pick up
2.0
|Mar 2023I was given misinformation on my rental that I had booked 8 days before. I had confirmed everything the night before pick up and was told everything was confirmed and ready for pick up. When I went to pick up the rental the reps told me something totally different regarding my payment that had already been pre-paid. I wasnt happen and on top of that didn't understand why I had to call and cancel the reservation when I was right there @ Hertz. I went to anther rental agency from there and had no problems gettin a rental from them.
1 out of 11
Hertz Locations in Birmingham
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Alamo
5 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Overall
8.5
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.5
Alamo Locations in Birmingham
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
12 reviews•10 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.1
Pick-up/drop-off
7.8
Value
8.0
Recent reviews
10.0
|Oct 2025There was only one person working the desk at peak hours so pickup took a long time.
10.0
|Mar 2023Everything was great and the price was great
1 out of 4
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Budget
28 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.3
Overall
6.9
Pick-up/drop-off
7.0
Value
6.9
Recent reviews
2.0
|Aug 2023Wouldn’t except my chime credit card after I drove one hr to location. Let me book reservation a wouldn’t let me rent.
8.0
|Jul 2023Excellent gas mileage. Hefty fees and taxes.
2.0
|Mar 2023I reserved a vehicle with the intention to tow a camper the next day. I then called the company to make absolutely certain the vehicle had a tow hitch as other companies I have rented from always did. They informed they did not permit towing with their vehicles. I then cancelled the reservation (all within 30 minutes). They charged me a $50 fee for cancelling within 24 hours of the rental, but they, of course, ignored the fact I did so within 30 minutes of making the rental reservation online to begin with. The rental location was closed as I did this late at night, so they had taken no action whatsoever to prepare for my rental. Long story short, I will NEVER do business with this company. Too many others to choose from. Screw me once, shame on you. Screw me twice, shame on me. I don't give second chances to do me dirty.
1 out of 10
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Payless
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.6
Overall
6.3
Pick-up/drop-off
8.3
Value
7.3
Recent reviews
2.0
|Feb 2022The car smelled of smoke to the point that we had to keep the windows open the entire time we had the vehicle.
10.0
|Dec 2021The rental from BHM airport was simple. The minivan was just what we needed
8.0
|Dec 2021The car I used was in good condition and had great gas mileage
1 out of 2
Payless Locations in Birmingham
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Dollar
9 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.4
Comfort
6.4
Overall
6.3
Pick-up/drop-off
6.1
Value
6.4
Dollar Locations in Birmingham
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National
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.0
Value
8.0
National Locations in Birmingham
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 11 October 2026.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Birmingham for a week from Budget?
Hiring a car in Birmingham for a week can be a great option for travel. Budget, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $962/week on average.
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.
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