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Birmingham Airport car rentals in 2023

Most popular company	THRIFTY
Most common car type	Intermediate
Average price per day	$57
Cheapest price per day	$27

Popular car types in Birmingham Airport

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There are 11 rental agencies servicing Birmingham Airport. These agencies, altogether, have 28 rental locations available. Need an affordable rental? SUV is the cheapest car type to rent at Birmingham Airport with prices from $37 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can rent at Birmingham Airport:

Economy

$39+

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Compact

$39+

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Intermediate

$38+

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Standard

$43+

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Full-size

$39+

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Minivan

$61+

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Full-size SUV

$54+

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Compact SUV

$37+

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Supplier choice

$40+

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Intermediate SUV

$40+

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Standard SUV

$48+

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Economy

$39+

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Compact

$39+

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Intermediate

$38+

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Standard

$43+

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Full-size

$39+

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Minivan

$61+

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Full-size SUV

$54+

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Compact SUV

$37+

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Supplier choice

$40+

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Intermediate SUV

$40+

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Standard SUV

$48+

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Economy

$39+

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Compact

$39+

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Intermediate

$38+

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Standard

$43+

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Full-size

$39+

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Minivan

$61+

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Full-size SUV

$54+

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Compact SUV

$37+

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Supplier choice

$40+

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Intermediate SUV

$40+

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Standard SUV

$48+

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Compare available car types for rental in Birmingham Airport

	Small Cars	$72 - $92
	All Car Types	$76 - $99

To rent a Small car in Birmingham Airport, you would pay an average price of $82/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Small car in Birmingham Airport (~$72/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$92/day). In fact, January is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small rental for Birmingham Airport. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Birmingham Airport, renting a Small car saves you 6% 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 Airport Small rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Medium car in Birmingham Airport, you would pay an average price of $81/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Medium car in Birmingham Airport (~$73/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~$95/day). In fact, January is about 10% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium rental for Birmingham Airport. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Birmingham Airport, renting a Medium car saves you 8% 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 Airport Medium rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Large car in Birmingham Airport, you would pay an average price of $97/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Large car in Birmingham Airport (~$85/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~$110/day). In fact, January is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large rental for Birmingham Airport. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Birmingham Airport, renting a Large car is 11% 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 Airport Large rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV car in Birmingham Airport, you would pay an average price of $88/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV car in Birmingham Airport (~$78/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~$102/day). In fact, January is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Birmingham Airport. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Birmingham Airport, renting a SUV car is 0% 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 Airport SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Van car in Birmingham Airport, you would pay an average price of $120/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Van car in Birmingham Airport (~$100/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~$134/day). In fact, January is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van rental for Birmingham Airport. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Birmingham Airport, renting a Van car is 28% 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 Airport Van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Pickup Truck car in Birmingham Airport, you would pay an average price of $44/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a Pickup Truck car in Birmingham Airport (~$36/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$117/day). In fact, February is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Pickup Truck rental for Birmingham Airport. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Birmingham Airport, renting a Pickup Truck car saves you 50% 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.

To rent a Luxury car in Birmingham Airport, you would pay an average price of $93/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a Luxury car in Birmingham Airport (~$67/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$118/day). In fact, July is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Luxury rental for Birmingham Airport. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Birmingham Airport, renting a Luxury car is 6% 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.

Nissan Versa$39/day

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Toyota Corolla$39/day

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Chevrolet Spark$40/day

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Top rental agencies in Birmingham Airport

Thrifty

8.8

Very good

36 reviews•1 location

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4.0

Mediocre|Oct 2020

A REFUND ON MY CANCELLATION

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2020

Yes

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2020

staff was very friendly and helpful - even to recommend a place to have lunch

9.6

Wonderful|Dec 2019

Staff was very helpful.

Reduce the different location drop off fee.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2019

i need info from the first week rental through Kayak for insurance reimbursement and I can not get someone to email me back from kayak.

8.0

Very good|Oct 2018

Funky entertainment system was too difficult to navigate.

1 out of 12

Alamo

7.6

Good

60 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

Easy checkout and return! Great value! Please check tire pressure beforehand.

8.0

Very good|Feb 2022

The amount of time I waited to get a receipt after turning the car in was excessive. They had a few employees handling three different rental-car companies.

5.9

Fair|Aug 2021

The National / Alamo service counter was not open inside and there was no sign on the desk to indicate that they were located outside under the parking garage.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2021

Drop off was great - quick and easy and rep was polite.

Had to ask the rep at pick up to note the obvious vehicle damage onto my rental contract.

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2021

Staff both departing and returning were great. Needed Suv and was given as promised

The only negative was there were no floor mats or paper sheet covers for the interior floorboard. The place I was going was rural and muddy, so I had to constantly lay down towels or garbage bags to keep the interior floor carpet clean.

8.0

Very good|Jan 2021

Easy drop off

Slight delay at pickup

1 out of 20

Dollar

7.5

Good

70 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

I arrived to the Dollar and they did not have available cars.

4.0

Mediocre|Mar 2023

Dollar at the BHM airport is basically nonexistent. There is apparently never any staff at the desk, there is no kiosk in the garage, and no one to help you figure out how to actually get your car. Avoid using Dollar here and just go for a bigger name rental company.

4.0

Mediocre|Oct 2022

Person that gave us our key at Hertz counter was totally passed out with her head on the counter. Drop off was poorly marked and unorganized. Price on your website did not include many fees added at airport (approximately $95). Price of vehicle was already overpriced for such a budget/ low grade vehicle.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2022

I loved the convenience of having the car available just steps from baggage claim.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2022

All was good

2.0

Poor|Mar 2022

I made a mistake on my booking and minutes later I realized it was too late and there was no way to cancel it!!! I have not used the car and my card was charged full amount for the payment!!! Very bad experience!!!

1 out of 24

Budget

7.3

Good

41 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Wouldn’t except my chime credit card after I drove one hr to location. Let me book reservation a wouldn’t let me rent.

8.0

Very good|Jul 2023

Excellent gas mileage. Hefty fees and taxes.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

I reserved a vehicle with the intention to tow a camper the next day. I then called the company to make absolutely certain the vehicle had a tow hitch as other companies I have rented from always did. They informed they did not permit towing with their vehicles. I then cancelled the reservation (all within 30 minutes). They charged me a $50 fee for cancelling within 24 hours of the rental, but they, of course, ignored the fact I did so within 30 minutes of making the rental reservation online to begin with. The rental location was closed as I did this late at night, so they had taken no action whatsoever to prepare for my rental. Long story short, I will NEVER do business with this company. Too many others to choose from. Screw me once, shame on you. Screw me twice, shame on me. I don't give second chances to do me dirty.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Couldn’t even rent and lost $33 to insurance through kayak

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

When I arrived in Birmingham there weren’t any mid-size trucks available even though that is what I reserved. There was a larger truck available but it had not been cleaned. The Budget employee asked if I would be willing to accept the larger truck for the same price if he cleaned it quickly. I said yes. The truck was in great shape. It was exactly what i needed to help my son move in for college. The return was quick and simple and I very much appreciated that I wasn’t told I would have to choose another car. We worked together to get it fixed quickly and I was very happy! Thanks Budget!

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

The pickup was excellent. There was even a valet service to park my personal vehicle.

1 out of 14

Avis

7.2

Good

32 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Sep 2023

I got out of line and went to Hertz. They got me in a car within 10 minutes. Agent was overwhelmed with requests and working solo with no help on a Sunday.

6.0

Okay|Jun 2023

okay

4.0

Mediocre|Apr 2023

The bad part: The staff member was in such a rush to clock out that they didn’t want to check us in with our rental and told me “you can go back in line and wait on her.” until the other staff (who was already busy with other customers) had to ask him to take care of us. So he grumbled through the process and gave me the keys to a truck without telling us we didn’t get the Camry or a car like we booked until we walked out there and realized it was a full size truck. Not the most comfortable ride back home when you’re expecting an easy to drive sedan. So basically staff interaction was not pleasant sums up the bad part of the experience. The good: It was easy to book online, the value for the price was competitive and the process of pickup and return was simple.

2.0

Poor|Feb 2023

First car I was given had nonstop electrical problems. The CarPlay wouldn’t work and then ultimately an electrical failure rendered the car useless. After several hours, which caused me to miss a critical meeting, I secured a replacement vehicle. The lift gate on that one had to be forced open and closed. When I returned it, the attendant said, “they knew about that.” Won’t ever be using Avis again.

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

Could have used a GPS

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

Check in and check out was easy. There was a car waiting for me and it was even nicer than I reserved!

1 out of 11

Payless

6.4

Okay

35 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Feb 2022

The car smelled of smoke to the point that we had to keep the windows open the entire time we had the vehicle.

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2021

The rental from BHM airport was simple. The minivan was just what we needed

8.0

Very good|Dec 2021

The car I used was in good condition and had great gas mileage

6.0

Okay|Mar 2023

The vehicle I rented was in rough shape. The brakes weren't working well and it had body damage on it. Customer service was good at pickup.

2.0

Poor|Jun 2022

The van was broken. Windshield had black tape and flap with noise throughout the trip. The van was flithy when I picked it up.

1.9

Poor|Oct 2021

The check in was horrible!!!! We were in line for about 11/2 hrs. There was one person working having to do all aspects of the job. She did an excellent job with customer service.

1 out of 12

Hertz

6.2

Okay

27 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2023

It was great!!!

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

I was given misinformation on my rental that I had booked 8 days before. I had confirmed everything the night before pick up and was told everything was confirmed and ready for pick up. When I went to pick up the rental the reps told me something totally different regarding my payment that had already been pre-paid. I wasnt happen and on top of that didn't understand why I had to call and cancel the reservation when I was right there @ Hertz. I went to anther rental agency from there and had no problems gettin a rental from them.

8.0

Very good|May 2023

Only one problem.. The panel on the passenger side came loose.

6.0

Okay|Feb 2023

Pick up was a group of unfriendly unprofessional ladies Who apparently hate their job. Drop off was more the same at the same location. Birmingham,Al airport

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

The windshield wipers didn’t work and the car smelled of cigarette smoke.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2022

The car was like a go cart. The passenger rear view mirror didn’t work, there were dents and scratches, with rust, the dashboard lights were so dim they were unreadable at night, and the tire pressure light was on because the tires were low on air. The drop off was so crowded they just told us to leave the keys in the cup holder and they’d deal with it later. Never had so many issues renting a car or the having a car with so many issues. It was supposed to be a Ford Focus or similar. It was a Mitsubishi Mirage with the bare minimum. Not a great experience. I rented from VIPCars earlier in the week for less $ and got a Ford Fusion that had no mechanical issues. This rental with Hertz through Kayak was terrible

1 out of 9

National

6.0

Okay

1 review•1 location

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Best Birmingham Airport car rental deals found

Kia Sportage$40/day

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Hyundai Tucson$48/day

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Ford Fusion$43/day

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Car rental FAQs

What is the cheapest rental car found at Birmingham Airport?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $56/day when booking a rental car at Birmingham Airport. The best deal a user found was for $31/day from Avis, booked on Sep. 17.

Which car rental providers are at Birmingham Airport?

There are 8 car rental providers located at Birmingham Airport. The following companies can be found near the Birmingham Airport car rental counter:Thrifty (8.8)Alamo (7.6)Dollar (7.5)Budget (7.3)Avis (7.2)Payless (6.4)Hertz (6.2)National (6.0)

What car rental company is typically the cheapest at Birmingham Airport?

According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car at Birmingham Airport from the following companies over the past two weeks: Avis ($30/day), Hertz ($31/day), and Turo ($36/day).

Which car rental company is considered to be the best at Birmingham Airport?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Thrifty (8.8 rating), Alamo (7.6 rating) and Dollar (7.5 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies at Birmingham Airport.

How much does it cost to rent a car at Birmingham Airport for a week from Hertz?

Renting a car at Birmingham Airport for a week can be a great option for travel. Hertz, the most popular car rental company for this area, offers rental cars for around $311/week on average.

How far in advance should I rent a car at Birmingham Airport for the best price?

Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting the vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 44% on your car rental. For a below average price at Birmingham Airport, Cheapflights recommends booking your car rental at least 7 days in advance.

Can I rent a car for a month at Birmingham Airport?

Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Birmingham Airport. Check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

How much does it cost to rent a car at Birmingham Airport for a month?

You can potentially save up to 50% on a month-long rental by booking with Avis. Avis is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car at Birmingham Airport can cost you on average $1,332 a month or $44 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.