Birmingham car rentals

Some car rental companies in Birmingham which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Europcar, Hertz and Budget

On average a hire car in Birmingham costs C$ 37 per day.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Birmingham. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Birmingham is C$ 8.42 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 101 and C$ 135, depending on the car size.

Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Birmingham.

Car rental companies onsite at Birmingham airport include Easirent, GREEN MOTION, Europcar, Hertz and Budget.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Birmingham airport to off-airport locations include Easirent, GREEN MOTION, Europcar, Hertz and Budget.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Compact car rental in Birmingham costs C$ 55 per day, on average.

A Economy car rental in Birmingham costs C$ 20 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Birmingham costs C$ 24 per day, on average.

In Birmingham, cars are most frequently rented at GREEN MOTION Birmingham International Airport Station Concourse (11 km from city centre ).

On average a rental car in Birmingham costs C$ 258 per week (C$ 37 per day).

On average a rental car in Birmingham costs C$ 1,107 per month (C$ 37 per day).

As with most bigger cities, it can be challenging to find a parking spot or zoom in and out of the city with a bulky car. Therefore, a compact economy car is a good choice when visiting Birmingham. A smaller car needs less gas, is easier to navigate, and is also less of a challenge for drivers who are not used to driving on the left side.

Unlike many European countries, England’s speed limits are given in miles per hour. Within the city areas, mostly 20 mph is permitted, while in other built-up areas it is 30 mph. The limit is 60 mph for streets with one lane in each direction and 70 mph on streets with two lanes in each direction and freeways (motorways).

Gas prices in the UK are known to be higher than in many other European countries. The average price for gas in Birmingham lies around £1.25 per liter (which is about $6.40 per gallon). The cheapest gas stations are often at Tesco or Sainsbury’s supermarkets. Almost every gas station in Britain takes credit cards and most of them are also open 24/7, apart from ones in the city center where they might close at 10 or 11 pm.

On-street parking in Birmingham is usually metered, but free on Sundays. There are also parking lots like the Great Charles Street lot or Markets Multi-Storey Car Park, which are reasonably priced between £4 and £10 (approximately $5.00 to $13.00). The most convenient way for parking your car overnight or for a couple of days is by opting for a hotel with a parking space included.