Birmingham car rentals from C$ 31/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).

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.

On average a rental car in Birmingham costs C$ 39 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.

Car rental companies onsite at Birmingham airport include GREEN MOTION, DRIVALIA, Europcar and keddy by Europcar.

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

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

A Standard car rental in Birmingham costs C$ 85 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Birmingham costs C$ 37 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Birmingham costs C$ 61 per day, on average.

England has zero tolerance for driving under the influence. Before you hit the road in Birmingham, remember the BAC limit is 0.08%. Law enforcers are obliged to flag you down and administer a breathalyzer test anytime, anywhere. It might be best to hire a chauffeur to escape punitive penalties.

You are subject to a congestion charge if your car does not meet the emission standards or is not exempted by law. It is designed to lessen traffic and reduce emissions in downtown Birmingham. The fee is applicable 24/7, and you can pay by phone or online.