Most popular company | GREENMOTION |
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Price of gas per litre | £1.39 |
Average price per day | £28 |
Cheapest price per day | £12 |
January
£19
February
£23
March
£26
April
£30
May
£34
June
£33
July
£35
August
£37
September
£31
October
£30
November
£27
December
£32
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Birmingham is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is August. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.
There are currently 84 hire locations operating in Birmingham spread across 29 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Birmingham is small car at £12 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Small cars | £19 - £39 | |
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All Car Types | £33 - £61 |
To hire a small car in Birmingham, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £29/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Birmingham, the United Kingdom (~£19/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~£39/day). In fact, November is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Birmingham. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Birmingham, hiring a small car saves you 42% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Birmingham small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a medium car in Birmingham, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £53/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Birmingham, the United Kingdom (~£39/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~£62/day). In fact, November is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Birmingham. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Birmingham, hiring a medium car is 4% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
To hire a large car in Birmingham, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £74/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Birmingham, the United Kingdom (~£52/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£96/day). In fact, November is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Birmingham. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Birmingham, hiring a large car is 32% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Birmingham large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a SUV in Birmingham, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £43/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Birmingham, the United Kingdom (~£36/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~£55/day). In fact, October is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Birmingham. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Birmingham, hiring a SUV saves you 16% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Birmingham SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a van in Birmingham, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £90/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in Birmingham, the United Kingdom (~£60/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£124/day). In fact, November is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Birmingham. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Birmingham, hiring a van is 44% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Birmingham van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a luxury car in Birmingham, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £93/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Birmingham, the United Kingdom (~£56/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~£118/day). In fact, November is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Birmingham. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Birmingham, hiring a luxury car is 46% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Birmingham luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a convertible in Birmingham, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £229/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Birmingham, the United Kingdom (~£147/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~£438/day). In fact, October is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Birmingham. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Birmingham, hiring a convertible is 78% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
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If you're interested in car hire in Birmingham, you’ll need a full valid driving licence as well as photographic ID, such as a passport. For non-UK residents, you may need to show proof of return travel, as well as residency information for whilst in the UK. Legally, you can drive in the UK with a non-UK licence for up to 12 months. If your licence isn’t fully printed in English, you’ll need to provide an international driving permit. Additionally, if you’re planning to use your hire car in Birmingham to leave the UK via the Channel, you may need an international driving permit – it’s best to confirm directly with your supplier. The minimum age for car hire in Birmingham, like the rest of the UK, is 23. Age restrictions also vary by vehicle, so some cars may not be available to drivers under 25.
For those of you using car hire in Birmingham, be aware that, like the rest of the UK, you’ll drive on the left-hand side of the road. From June 2021, the city launched a Clean Air Zone, operating 24 hours a day, all year. If your vehicle isn’t compliant, you’ll have to pay a daily charge. It’s best to check directly with your hire company about which vehicles are allowed to enter the zone and which may incur a fine. Speed limits within the city are usually 20 mph, and sometimes 30 mph. For streets with one lane in each direction, the limit is 60 mph, and for those with two lanes in each direction or on motorways, the limit is 70 mph. All passengers must wear seat belts, and for anyone driving with children aged 12 and under, you must also ensure they’re in the correct car seat for their height and weight.
For anyone seeking car hire in Birmingham, the most popular type of car to hire is a compact one, which is ideal for city driving. However, rest assured that there is almost every type of vehicle available to hire, including luxury, economy, electric and passenger vans.
For anyone looking to park their car hire in Birmingham, you have a variety of options, as the city has around 24,000 parking spots. There’s plenty of on-street parking available; it’s usually metered and often free on Sundays. You’ll find car parks on Great Charles Street or multi-storey car parks across the city, as well as uncovered, open-air parks. Some car parks now offer pre-booking if you pre-register your debit or credit card, meaning you won’t have to visit a ticket machine. In busy times, it’s best to check the signs around the city centre, which indicate how many free parking spaces are available in each car park.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £28/day when booking a car hire in Birmingham. The absolute best deal a user found was for £13/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Dec. 16.
According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Birmingham from the following companies over the past two weeks: GREEN MOTION (£12/day), DRIVALIA (£12/day), and Sixt (£17/day).
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Avis (10.0 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (10.0 rating) and Alamo (9.7 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Birmingham.
The average price of petrol in Birmingham is £1.39/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £62 and £90 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
GREEN MOTION is one of the top picks in Birmingham. They can have you in a hire car for about £138 per week on average.
Generally, for a better deal in Birmingham it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 63%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.
Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Birmingham.
Generally, a month-long car rental in Birmingham can be found for about £590, with the average price for a rental being around £20 a day. Book with GREEN MOTION , to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 52% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Birmingham.
It costs £67 for a weekend car hire in Birmingham, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Mini as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Birmingham in January, prices are £51 per day on average.
The most popular car to hire while in Birmingham is the Volkswagen Sharan, which is a Mini vehicle.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Birmingham. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£19+).