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Skoda Fabia
or similar Economy
Manual
5
1
A/C
5
$27.05
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
Birmingham
Drop-off information
Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
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Volkswagen Golf
or similar Compact
Manual
5
1
A/C
5
$27.82
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
Birmingham
Drop-off information
Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe
or similar Intermediate Elite
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$43.09
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
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Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
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Volkswagen T-Cross
or similar Economy SUV
Manual
5
1
A/C
5
$29.95
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
Birmingham
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Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
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VW Taigo
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
1
A/C
5
$30.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
Birmingham
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Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
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Volkswagen Taigo
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
$30.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
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Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
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Vauxhall Corsa
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$32.46
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
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Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
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Audi Q2
or similar Compact Elite SUV
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
$33.62
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
Birmingham
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Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
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BMW 1 Series
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
$38.26
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
Birmingham
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Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
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VW T-Roc
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
1
A/C
5
$38.26
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
Birmingham
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Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
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Volkswagen T-Roc
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$38.26
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
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Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
or similar Compact Elite Van
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$40.38
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
Birmingham
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Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
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Citroën C3 Aircross
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
1
A/C
5
$40.77
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
Birmingham
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Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé
or similar Intermediate Elite
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$43.09
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
Birmingham
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Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
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Peugeot 508
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$43.48
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
Birmingham
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Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
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Volkswagen Tiguan
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$45.60
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
Birmingham
Drop-off information
Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
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VW Tiguan
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$45.61
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
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Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
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Volvo XC40
or similar Intermediate Elite SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$47.34
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
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Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
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Electric
VW ID.4
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
$47.72
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
Birmingham
Drop-off information
Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
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Electric
Volkswagen ID.4
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$47.72
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
Drop-off information
Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
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BMW 3 Series
or similar Full-size Elite
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$65.32
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
Drop-off information
Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
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BMW 5 Series
or similar Premium Elite
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$71.50
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
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Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
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Audi Q3
or similar Full-size Elite SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$71.89
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
Birmingham
Drop-off information
Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
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BMW 3 Series Touring
or similar Full-size Elite Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$73.24
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
Birmingham
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Downtown
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Birmingham (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Birmingham (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 5 suppliers in Birmingham (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+44
Average car rental price
$54 per day
Average car rental length
12 days
Speed limit within town
48 km/h
or
30 mph
Speed limit out of town
96–112 km/h
or
60–70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$1.93 per liter or $7.31 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.85 per liter or $7.00 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.16 per liter or $8.18 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Birmingham (Downtown)
- Birmingham Digbethfrom $45.70 per day1.6 km / 0.99 miles away
- Birmingham Spring Hillfrom $51.64 per day1.6 km / 0.99 miles away
- Birmingham Newtownfrom $21.90 per day1.7 km / 1.06 miles away
- Birmingham Astonfrom $31.49 per day2.6 km / 1.62 miles away
- Stirchley (Downtown)from $52.17 per day5.2 km / 3.23 miles away
- West Bromwich (Downtown)from $45.70 per day6.8 km / 4.23 miles away
- Oldbury Downtownfrom $31.49 per day8.1 km / 5.03 miles away
- Birmingham Sheldonfrom $51.64 per day8.9 km / 5.53 miles away
- Birmingham Airport Areafrom $73.18 per day10.9 km / 6.77 miles away
- Birmingham Airportfrom $21.06 per day11 km / 6.84 miles away
- Solihull (Downtown)from $51.99 per day11 km / 6.84 miles away
- Dudley (Downtown)from $51.64 per day11.6 km / 7.21 miles away
- Wednesbury (Downtown)from $51.64 per day11.6 km / 7.21 miles away
- Birmingham International Train Stationfrom $80.62 per day12.6 km / 7.83 miles away
- Walsall (Downtown)from $51.99 per day13.7 km / 8.51 miles away
- Stourbridge (Downtown)from $45.70 per day14.5 km / 9.01 miles away
- Brierley Hill Downtownfrom $51.99 per day14.6 km / 9.07 miles away
- Wolverhampton Old Heathfrom $27.84 per day18 km / 11.18 miles away
- Wolverhampton (Downtown)from $36.72 per day18.7 km / 11.62 miles away
- Wolverhampton Fallings Parkfrom $46.05 per day19.5 km / 12.12 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Hertz
Sandy Lane
B
SIXT
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
C
Enterprise
2325 5TH AVE N,
D
National
70 High Street, Digbeth
E
Dollar
Sandy Lane
When to book in Birmingham (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Birmingham (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Birmingham (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthMay | Most expensive month August | |
| A good deal $55 | Cheapest supplier SIXT | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day in Birmingham (Downtown)
$106
$53
$0
$79
in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
$36
in May
May
Jun
$61
in July
Jul
$96
in August
Aug
Sep
$55
in October
Oct
$44
in November
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Birmingham (Downtown) is May — when rental costs average $35.68 per day. This is 46% cheaper than the yearly average and 63% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $96.15 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Birmingham (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Birmingham (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in July, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches in Birmingham (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
1.9
0.9
0
0.4 times in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
1.3 times in May
May
Jun
1.7 times in July
Jul
0.4 times in August
Aug
Sep
0.4 times in October
Oct
1.7 times in November
Nov
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Birmingham (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in May the average rental period is 16 days, while in January, the average rental period is only one day.
Average number of rental days in Birmingham (Downtown)
18
9
0
1 day in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
16 days in May
May
Jun
11 days in July
Jul
2 days in August
Aug
Sep
4 days in October
Oct
11 days in November
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | SIXT, Hertz |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, small cars, SUVs, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $42 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIXT | Jeep Avenger | 5 | 1 | Medium car |
| SIXT | Peugeot 5008 | 5 | 1 | SUV |
| SIXT | Peugeot 2008 | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| Hertz | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| SIXT | MINI Cooper | 4 | 1 | Small car |
| SIXT | Volkswagen Golf | 4 | 1 | Medium car |
| SIXT | VW Taigo | 5 | 1 | Medium car |
| SIXT | Skoda Fabia | 5 | 1 | Small car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Hertz (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Dollar (rated 7.8 / 10)
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$54
Lowest daily price
$42
Total cars available
25
Top 5 suppliers in Birmingham (Downtown) in 2026
Hertz
8.7
Excellent
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.2
$30
per day
Sandy Lane
1212850310
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:30
Tue
08:00-16:30
Wed
08:00-16:30
Thu
08:00-16:30
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
09:00-13:00
SIXT
8.5
Excellent
3 reviews
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.1
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.0
$42–$71
per day
Unit 6, Friston Avenue
+442070188246
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
07:00-13:00
Sun
08:00-13:00
Enterprise
8.4
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.8
$42–$71
per day
2325 5TH AVE N,
2053234446
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
09:00-12:00
Sun
12:00-15:00
National
8.4
Very Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.6
$42–$71
per day
70 High Street, Digbeth
+4401214545811
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
09:00-12:00
Dollar
7.8
Good
Value for money
7.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
7.9
$42–$71
per day
Sandy Lane
1212850310
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:30
Tue
08:00-16:30
Wed
08:00-16:30
Thu
08:00-16:30
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
09:00-13:00
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