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Cheap Car Rentals in Birmingham, AL

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Cheapflights insights for Birmingham car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Birmingham, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Birmingham?

Book your rental car in Birmingham 7 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings. Car rental prices are around C$ 63/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 22% off the usual 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 Budget (rated 6.6/10 with 32 reviews). Avis (rated 5.4/10 with 47 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Birmingham?

At Birmingham, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just C$ 56. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging C$ 83 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 C$ 56. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging C$ 83 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

C$ 56

February

C$ 63

March

C$ 71

April

C$ 81

May

C$ 83

June

C$ 76

July

C$ 81

August

C$ 69

September

C$ 70

October

C$ 81

November

C$ 74

December

C$ 64

What car do most people rent in Birmingham?

Intermediate rentals (Toyota Corolla or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Birmingham. Full-size rentals (RAM Pickup or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV rentals (Ford Edge or similar).

Which car rental company has the most locations in Birmingham?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 10 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Budget has the second-highest number of locations in Birmingham at 4.

Top rental agencies in Birmingham, AL

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Birmingham, AL known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Birmingham, AL. Reviews were last updated on 13 November 2025.

Budget

6.6
Okay
32 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.5

Avis

5.4
Fair
47 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.6

Comfort

5.9

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.6

Hertz

5.0
Fair
43 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

5.8

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.6
Very good
12 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

Alamo

8.4
Very good
9 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.4

Dollar

6.8
Okay
18 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

National

6.0
Okay
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

8.0

Payless

5.0
Fair
11 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.6

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.9

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Birmingham, AL, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 November 2025.
  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Birmingham for a week from Avis?

    Avis is one of the most popular car rental companies in Birmingham, offering car rentals for around C$ 593 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Birmingham?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Birmingham.

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