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Birmingham, AL car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Birmingham, AL. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 July 2025.

Most popular company

AVIS

Price of gas per litre

C$ 1.29

Average price per day

C$ 59

Cheapest price per day

C$ 59

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$ 60/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 14% off the usual average price.

What is the cheapest rental car company in Birmingham?

In Birmingham, the most affordable rental car company right now is Avis, offering prices from just C$ 58.82/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Dollar, with rates starting at C$ 71.39/day.

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 6.5/10 with 31 reviews). Avis (rated 5.6/10 with 50 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$ 55. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging C$ 80 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$ 55. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging C$ 80 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$ 55

February

C$ 60

March

C$ 70

April

C$ 79

May

C$ 80

June

C$ 74

July

C$ 80

August

C$ 68

September

C$ 70

October

C$ 76

November

C$ 71

December

C$ 63

What car do most people rent in Birmingham?

Passenger Van rentals (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Birmingham. Mini rentals (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate rentals (Toyota Corolla 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 2 July 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Birmingham, such as Budget, Avis and Hertz. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Budget

6.5
Okay
31 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.4

Avis

5.6
Fair
50 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.8

Hertz

4.9
Mediocre
42 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

5.6

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.3

National

10.0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
13 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.6

Alamo

7.6
Good
12 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.6

Dollar

7.0
Good
18 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.7

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 2 July 2025.
  • What is the cheapest rental car found in Birmingham?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 59/day when booking a rental car in Birmingham. The best deal a user found was for C$ 59/day from Avis, booked on Jun. 29.

  • 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$ 412 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Birmingham, AL

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Birmingham, AL. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Birmingham, AL. Deals were last updated on 2 July 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Birmingham, AL. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (C$ 47+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 95+

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 70+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 47+

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