City centre
Branches in and around the city centre
- From
- £17.63/day
- Cars
- 100
- From centre
- 1 mi
Enterprise, Sixt
Car hire in Birmingham
Cheapest car
£10.73/day
at Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Cars found
634
across 3 pick-up areas
Rental companies
15
in and around Birmingham
Rental offices
7
on the map below
Prices from our own search on 2 Nov 2026 for a 7-day hire, 23 Nov - 30 Nov, driver aged 30. Prices change daily - search your dates for live prices.
Britain's second city sits at the heart of the motorway network, which makes Birmingham a superb base for the Cotswolds, Shakespeare country and the Welsh borders. Compare car hire in the city centre, at New Street station and at Birmingham Airport, then choose the pick-up that fits your trip.
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Where to pick up in Birmingham
New Street station
Birmingham's main railway station
- From
- £18.85/day
- Cars
- 47
- From centre
- 0 mi
SIXT
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Next to the M42 and Birmingham International station
Car hire at Birmingham Airport (BHX) →Lowest priceMost choice
- From
- £10.73/day
- Cars
- 487
- From centre
- 7 mi
Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Drivalia, Enterprise, Europcar, GreenMotion, Hertz, Keddy, National, SIXT, U-Save, WheeGo
Staying in the centre? A city branch or New Street saves a trip out of town, though you'll start inside the Clean Air Zone and in busy traffic. Flying in, the airport puts you straight onto the M42 and the wider motorway network. Availability and prices change from week to week, so compare all three for your own dates.
Prices from our own search on 2 Nov 2026 for a 7-day hire, 23 Nov - 30 Nov, driver aged 30. Prices change daily - search your dates for live prices.
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Car rental offices in Birmingham
Map of car rental offices
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Car classes & models
Cars you can hire in Birmingham
Economy
from £11.88/daySmall hatchbacks for up to four people; a sensible default for most trips.
47 offers in our searchCompact
from £12.52/dayRoomier hatchbacks with space for a family's weekend luggage.
56 offers in our searchSUV
from £12.13/dayRaised seating and extra space - popular for countryside and coast.
166 offers in our searchPeople carrier
from £11.67/daySeven to nine seats for groups and big families.
62 offers in our searchElectric
from £16.82/dayZero tailpipe emissions - check charging at your destination.
61 offers in our searchClasses and "from" prices come from our own search on 2 Nov 2026 for 23 Nov - 30 Nov (7 days). Models are examples - the exact car depends on the supplier.
Local know-how
Driving in Birmingham
Clean Air Zone
Birmingham's Clean Air Zone covers all roads inside the A4540 Middle Ringway, but not the ring road itself. Cars that don't meet the emission standards pay a daily charge. Most modern hire cars comply, but check the registration with the online vehicle checker if unsure.
Spaghetti Junction
The M6, M5, M42 and M40 all meet around Birmingham. Gravelly Hill Interchange - better known as Spaghetti Junction - links the M6 with the A38(M) into the centre. Signs come up quickly, so get into the right lane early.
M6 Toll
Heading north, the M6 Toll offers an alternative to the often congested M6 through the West Midlands. It's paid at toll plazas along the route, so keep a payment card to hand if you plan to use it.
Parking
Multi-storey car parks near the Bullring and the Mailbox are the easiest choice in the centre. On-street spaces are limited and time-restricted, so read the signs carefully before leaving the car. Big events at the city's arenas can fill central car parks early.
Get out of town
Day trips by car
Stratford-upon-Avon
Shakespeare's birthplace, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and a lively riverside on the Avon.
Warwick Castle
A medieval fortress above the River Avon, with a historic town centre to wander.
Ironbridge Gorge
The world's first iron bridge and a cluster of industrial heritage museums along the Severn.
Broadway, Cotswolds
Honey-stone cottages, antique shops and a hilltop tower with views over several counties.
Malvern Hills
Ridge walks along the hills, with sweeping views across Worcestershire and Herefordshire.
Lichfield
England's only medieval cathedral with three spires, set in a compact market town.
Distances are straight-line from Birmingham city centre; road distances are longer.
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