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Popular rental locations in Birmingham

The following rental locations are the most popular for renting a car in Birmingham

Car rental companies in Birmingham

Below are the car rental companies in Birmingham with the best ratings. Compare all ratings and prices of these rental companies in one search.

  • National Car Rental

    8.9 (446)
    From £ 29 / day
  • Sixt

    8.7 (3797)
    From £ 21 / day
  • Keddy By Europcar

    8.6 (4012)
    From £ 14 / day
  • Alamo

    8.4 (9541)
    From £ 21 / day
  • Hertz

    8.3 (7807)
    From £ 18 / day
  • FireFly Car Rental

    8.3 (4009)
    No rates available
  • Enterprise

    8.3 (2160)
    From £ 22 / day
  • Europcar

    8.3 (9000)
    From £ 15 / day
  • Budget

    8.3 (10505)
    From £ 14 / day
  • Dollar Rent a Car

    8 (4765)
    From £ 20 / day
  • Flizzr

    7.9 (355)
    No rates available
  • Avis

    7.4 (6681)
    From £ 16 / day
  • Drivalia

    7.3 (877)
    From £ 12 / day
  • Easirent

    6.9 (532)
    No rates available
  • Green Motion

    6.8 (2200)
    From £ 13 / day
  • Routes

    4.6 (8)
    No rates available
  • Your Rent

    7.7 (49)
    No rates available
  • Thrifty

    7.9 (6082)
    No rates available
  • McRent

    No reviews
    No rates available

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Car rental companies in and around Birmingham

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Birmingham

Available locations in Birmingham:

Birmingham International Railway Station
Birmingham New Street Station
17 Horsefair St. James House
230 Dudley Road
40 Upper Gough St
670 Kingsbury Rd

Location information for Birmingham

Birmingham is the ideal gateway into the West Midlands, which is home to some of the greatest historic sites of Britain. Famous places such as Warwick Castle and Coventry Cathedral can easily be reached by car. There are also plenty of amusement parks to explore for those travelling with children. Make sure to compare car hire rates ahead of time online to find the best deals.

Transport

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The main airport is Birmingham Airport, located about 25 minutes' drive east of the city centre. The city has a good bus, train and tram network. Visitors can even use the canal network as a transportation option. However, self-driving is an option to consider as Birmingham is a major highway hub, with the famous spaghetti junction formed by the four major motorways here.

Car Hire Birmingham

There are plenty of options for car rental in Birmingham. In the city centre, most major companies are represented and visitors can choose from Avis, Enterprise, Thrifty and Budget. More options are available at Birmingham Airport as well but advance bookings are always recommended.

Driving

Birmingham is a great base from which to explore the West Midlands by car. There are many historic towns and cities surrounding Birmingham that can best be explored with a car hire in Birmingham. The city is well-connected to the M5, M6, M42 and M40 motorways. Smaller A-roads provide access to rural towns as well.

Things To See and Do

Just a short drive from the city centre there are many attractions worth exploring for those with a car. The historic city of Coventry is located southeast of Birmingham with its famous Coventry Cathedral. Adults and children will enjoy a day out at one of the many amusement parks in the area such as Barry Island and Dayton Manor Theme Park.

Best Time To Visit

Unlike most British cities, Birmingham actually gets quite a bit of snowfall due to its elevation. Winter months can be bitterly cold, with temperatures below freezing much of the time. The spring and summer months tends to be the most popular times to visit the city. June through September enjoy temperature highs of around 21?C and lows of 12?C.

Practical information

  • Currency
    British pound
  • Driving direction
    Left
  • City speed limit
    48 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    96 km/h
  • Language
    English
  • Popular car category
    Compact

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