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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:40 on 2020-07-27. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
GBP
Country code
44
Average car rental length
7 days
Economy car rental price
$36.87 / per day
Traffic direction
Left-hand
Speed limit out of town
97 km/h
60 mi/h
Speed limit within town
48 km/h
30 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Airport Car Rental
Birmingham Airport is also known as Elmdon Airport.
Top international routes
- Dublin
- Dubai
- Amsterdam
- Paris
- Tenerife
- Malaga
Main airlines
Flybe, Ryanair, Jet2.com, TUI Airways, Thomas Cook Airlines, and Primera Air
Terminals
The two Birmingham Airport terminals, T1 and T2, are connected by the Millenium Link walkway, which houses a number of shops and eateries.
Location
Birmingham Airport is about 13 km (8.1 mi) southeast of Birmingham city center. Motorways M42, M6, and A38(M) are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.
Most popular types of rental car
- Station wagons - from $88 per day
- Large cars - from $60 per day
- Medium cars - from $52 per day
- People Carriers/Vans - from $171 per day
- Small cars - from $42 per day
- SUVs - from $79 per day
Top car rental companies
- Interrent (Tel: +4401214608147)
- Enterprise (Tel: +441217829030)
- Alamo (Tel: +441217829030)
- SIXT (Tel: +442070188246)
- Keddy (Tel: +4403713843423)
- Avis (Tel: +4403445446013)
- Alamo (Tel: 01217829030)
- Europcar (Tel: +4403713843423)
- Interrent (Tel: +4401214608146)
- GreenMotion (Tel: +441212962980)
- Goldcar (Tel: +4401214608147)
- Easirent (Tel: +441212220599)
- Rhodium (Tel: +441214608147 / +34965233425)
- Goldcar (Tel: +34965233425 / +442038980140)
- Ace Rent a car (Tel: +4401212962980)
Car rental desks
Most are located in the arrivals hall.
Services and facilities
You’ll find many restaurants, cafeterias, fast food outlets, a wine bar, shops, and duty-free stores for passengers leaving the EU. There are also several ATMs, currency exchange services, lounges, an on-site hotel, various family services, a grocery store, a lost luggage point, pharmacy, spa, beauty salon, observation deck, multi-faith chapel, and a dry cleaners. Luggage storage, in the T1 check-in area, is open daily from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Birmingham Airport facilities are mostly accessible to travelers with reduced mobility, and special assistance is offered, but you should contact your airline in advance if you’d like this service. You can find more information on the airport's official website.
Nearest gas station
Marston Green, located at 53 Station Road, can be reached in about six minutes. There are many other gas stations in and around Birmingham.
Popular one-way rentals
- London (177 km / 110 mi)
- Luton (119 km / 74 mi)
- Melton Mowbray (85 km / 53 mi)
- Northampton (69 km / 43 mi)
- Wolverhampton (42 km / 26 mi)
- Ipswich (228 km / 142 mi)
- Coventry (16 km / 10 mi)
- Mansfield (105 km / 64 mi)
- Peterborough (137 km / 85 mi)
- Reading (148 km / 92 mi)
Airport info
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- IATA: BHX
- ICAO: EGBB
- Name: Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Size: Large Airport
- Passengers (per year): 12,983,436
- Distance from City: 6.2 miles / 10 km ESE of town
- Working hours: 24 hours a day
- Phone: +44 (0)8707 335511
Top 20 Locations near Birmingham Airport
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Car Rental at Birmingham New Street Train Station from $29.69 per day0.6 km / 0.3 miles away
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Car Rental in Wolverhampton (Downtown) from $34.47 per day18.7 km / 11.6 miles away
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Car Rental in Tamworth (Downtown) from $27.49 per day20.9 km / 13.0 miles away
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Car Rental in Redditch (Downtown) from $29.77 per day21.2 km / 13.2 miles away
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Car Rental in Coventry (Downtown) from $27.49 per day26.5 km / 16.5 miles away
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Car Rental in Telford (Downtown) from $30.00 per day41.2 km / 25.6 miles away
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Car Rental at East Midlands Airport from $26.84 per day55.5 km / 34.5 miles away
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Car Rental in Leicester (Downtown) from $22.17 per day56.2 km / 34.9 miles away
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Car Rental in Derby (Downtown) from $27.49 per day58.0 km / 36.1 miles away
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Car Rental in Shrewsbury (Downtown) from $44.40 per day62.5 km / 38.8 miles away
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Car Rental in Gloucester (Downtown) from $27.49 per day72.7 km / 45.2 miles away
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Car Rental in Northampton (Downtown) from $30.00 per day73.7 km / 45.8 miles away
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Car Rental in Wellingborough (Downtown) from $27.49 per day81.7 km / 50.8 miles away
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Car Rental in Mansfield (Downtown) from $29.77 per day87.3 km / 54.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Manchester Airport from $24.34 per day100.7 km / 62.6 miles away
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Car Rental in Swindon (Downtown) from $27.49 per day100.9 km / 62.7 miles away
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Car Rental in Chester (Downtown) from $27.49 per day105.1 km / 65.3 miles away
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Car Rental in Aylesbury (Downtown) from $57.08 per day105.4 km / 65.5 miles away
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Car Rental in Peterborough (Downtown) from $27.49 per day113.1 km / 70.3 miles away
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Car Rental in Manchester (Downtown) from $26.76 per day113.7 km / 70.7 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices cheapest at Birmingham Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Birmingham Airport depends on the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best deal.
Average Rental Price at Birmingham Airport
The cheapest time of the year to rent a vehicle at Birmingham Airport is February when prices for an Economy class start from $21.80. You can see that this is 61% cheaper than the yearly average and 82% cheaper than renting a car in November (when rental prices start at $118.19 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price. But remember that these are average numbers. The exact cost of your rental will depend on your rental length and on how far in advance you book the car. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!
What’s the most popular rental length at Birmingham Airport?
Travel length differs from one month to another: in January the average rental period is 7 days, while in February, the average rental period is only 6 days.
Average Rental Length
Which is the busiest car rental month at Birmingham Airport?
Travelers are most likely to rent a car at Birmingham Airport in July, while the fewest number of travelers rent in September.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easirent | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Easirent | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Easirent | Fiat 500 | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | VW Golf | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| GreenMotion | Toyota IQ | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Hyundai i10 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | VW Polo 3d | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | VW Golf | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Ford Focus | 5 | 4 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | Ford Focus | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
FAQ
Is it possible to reduce the amount of the deposit?
Yes, it is often possible the have the amount of the deposit reduced by purchasing additional coverage at the rental desk. This coverage generally costs 10GDP-30GDP per day depending on the vehicle’s category.
Is the partial amount paid online when reserving a car fully refunded if canceled within the stated deadline?
The amount or the prepayment made on our page will be fully refunded if the customer cancels at least 48 hours before the originally scheduled pickup date and time. But if the booking is modified with less than 48 hours until the pickup time, then the prepayment for the booking will become non-refundable.
Is it possible to add another driver during the rental period?
In general, this is not usually possible. The one exception is if you would like to add an additional driver to the contract but they are not able to be present when picking up the car. In this case, you can return to the rental desk at a later time during the rental period with this person. They will not be allowed to drive the car before this time and you will still be charged an additional driver fee for each day of the rental period.
Does Full Coverage cover the entire amount of the deductible for the car?
Our Full Coverage has a limit of 3,000EUR. Almost all deductibles for rental car coverage are less than this amount.
Can I travel with the car to France?
Many rental companies in Birmingham allow travel to France and other EU countries. Note that when allowed, there is an additional fee and/or the necessity of purchasing additional coverage. Also, make sure to find out whether you can take the ferry or car train in advance.
How old do I have to be to rent a car in Birmingham?
You must be at least 21 years old to rent a car in Birmingham. Note that those under 25 will also likely be charged a young driver fee.
Top 15 Suppliers at Birmingham Airport in 2020
Interrent
+4401214608147
Birmingham Airport, Bickenhill, Birmingham B26 3RT
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
Wed:07:00-22:00
Thu:07:00-22:00
Fri:07:00-22:00
Sat:07:00-19:00
Sun:07:00-19:00
+441217829030
Terminal Link Building, Airport Way, Birmingham B26 3QJ, United Kingdom
+441217829030
Terminal Link Bld, Airport Way, Birmingham B26 3RT
+442070188246
Birmingham Airport, Arrivals Hall, Birmingham B26 3QJ
$84 - $112
+4403713843423
ARRIVALS HALL, AIRPORT WAY
Working hours
Mon:06:30-23:59
Tue:06:30-23:59
Wed:06:30-23:59
Thu:06:30-23:59
Fri:06:30-23:59
Sat:06:30-23:59
Sun:06:30-23:59
Avis
+4403445446013
Birmingham Airport Terminal Building
Working hours
Mon:09:00-13:00
Tue:09:00-13:00
Wed:09:00-13:00
Thu:09:00-13:00
Fri:09:00-13:00
Sat:09:00-13:00
Sun:09:00-13:00
01217829030
Enterprise Rent A Car
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:59
Tue:06:00-23:59
Wed:06:00-23:59
Thu:06:00-23:59
Fri:06:00-23:59
Sat:06:00-23:59
Sun:06:00-23:59
+4403713843423
ARRIVALS HALL, AIRPORT WAY
$29 - $80
Working hours
Mon:06:30-23:59
Tue:06:30-23:59
Wed:06:30-23:59
Thu:06:30-23:59
Fri:06:30-23:59
Sat:06:30-23:59
Sun:06:30-23:59
Interrent
+4401214608146
InterRent Cabin Car Rental Car Park Airport Way, Birmingham Airport
+441212962980
Ground International Station Station Concourse, Birmingham B37 7UQ
$31 - $170
Working hours
Mon:07:00-20:00
Tue:07:00-20:00
Wed:07:00-20:00
Thu:07:00-20:00
Fri:07:00-21:00
Sat:08:00-13:00
Sun:09:00-21:00
Goldcar
+4401214608147
Hermes Road, Airport Way
+441212220599
Unit 37 Elmdon Trading Estate
$33 - $291
Rhodium
+441214608147 / +34965233425
Hermes Road, Airport Way
Goldcar
+34965233425 / +442038980140
Airport Way, Marston Green, Birmingham B26 3QT
Ace Rent a car
+4401212962980
Ground International Station, Station Link Rd, Birmingham B37 7UQ
Working hours
Mon:07:00-20:00
Tue:07:00-20:00
Wed:07:00-20:00
Thu:07:00-20:00
Fri:07:00-21:00
Sat:08:00-19:00
Sun:09:00-21:00
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