Car Rental at Birmingham International Airport
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Cheapest car rental rates
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
€46.52 per day
Compact
Ford Focus or similar
€51.41 per day
Premium
Audi A3 or similar
€58.84 per day
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
€58.89 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
€60.58 per day
Standard Elite SUV
Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar
€77.28 per day
Economy
Kia Rio or similar
€46.52 per day
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica or similar
€63.86 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 5:01 PM on 5/6/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
€58 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
40 - 72 km/h or 25 - 45 mph
Speed limit out of town
88 - 112 km/h or 55 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
€0.74 per liter or €2.80 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€0.63 per liter or €2.39 per gallon
Highest gas price
€0.82 per liter or €3.10 per gallon
Airport travel guide
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport should not be confused with Birmingham Airport in the United Kingdom. Instead, it serves the largest city in the state of Alabama.
Main airlines
American Airlines serves its hub of Dallas-Forth Worth from the airport, Delta its hub in Atlanta, United its hub in Houston, and Southwest- various cities.
Terminals
The airport only has one terminal, though there are three different concourses. Delta uses concourse A, American concourse B, and Southwest and United concourse C. Of course, it's a short walk between them all.
Location
BHM is located roughly 5 miles northeast of downtown Birmingham via I-20/I-59. Talladega Supermotor Speedway is about 40 miles to the east via I-20.
Most popular types of rental car
- Large cars - from €47 per day
- Medium cars - from €47 per day
- Vans - from €64 per day
- Premium cars - from €51 per day
- Small cars - from €47 per day
- SUVs - from €47 per day
Car rental desks
All of the rental desks are located in the Rental Car facility in the parking garage. You can pick up and drop off your car in the parking deck with no need for a shuttle or long walk.
Services and facilities
BHM has all the services and facilities one would expect of a medium-sized American airport. There are newsstands, a food court, two Starbucks shops, and two restaurants/bars.
Nearest gas station
There are multiple gas stations at both exits off of I-20 used for reaching the airport. So whether approaching the airport from the east or the west, you'll be able to easily fill up right before returning your car.
Airport info
Birmingham International Airport (BHM)
- IATA: BHM
- ICAO: KBHM
- Name: Birmingham International Airport (BHM)
- Distance from city: 4 miles / 6.4 km
Top 2 locations near Birmingham International Airport
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119.7 km / 74.4 miles away
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348.9 km / 216.8 miles away
Map of car rental locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Birmingham International Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Birmingham International Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Birmingham International Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Birmingham International Airport is June — when rental costs average €24.30 per day. This is 45% cheaper than the yearly average and 77% cheaper than renting a car in October (when prices average €107.17 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.
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.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Birmingham International Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 10 days, while in October, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days at Birmingham International Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Birmingham International Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Birmingham International Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in December, while they are least likely to rent in in June.
Monthly searches at Birmingham International Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Dollar, Alamo, Avis |
| Popular car categories | Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars |
| Lowest price | €47 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar | Ford Focus | 3 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Dollar | Honda CR-V | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Volkswagen Jetta | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Mazda 3 | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Spark | 2 | 1 | Small cars |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Malibu | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Dollar | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Equinox | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Dollar
7.8 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Hertz
7.7 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
€57.99
Lowest daily price
€46.52
Total cars available
186
Top 8 suppliers at Birmingham International Airport in 2025
Dollar
+18664342226
5600 Airline Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35212
€51 - €123
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 22:00
Tue:
08:00 - 22:00
Wed:
08:00 - 22:00
Thu:
08:00 - 22:00
Fri:
08:00 - 22:00
Sat:
08:00 - 22:00
Sun:
08:00 - 22:00
8338860850
5900 MESSER AIRPORT HWY,
€59 - €158
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:59
Tue:
07:00 - 23:59
Wed:
07:00 - 23:59
Thu:
07:00 - 23:59
Fri:
07:00 - 23:59
Sat:
07:00 - 23:59
Sun:
07:00 - 23:59
Enterprise
+18338860848
5900 MESSER AIRPORT HWY,
€59 - €140
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:59
Tue:
07:00 - 23:59
Wed:
07:00 - 23:59
Thu:
07:00 - 23:59
Fri:
07:00 - 23:59
Sat:
07:00 - 23:59
Sun:
07:00 - 23:59
Avis
+12055990685
Birmingham Airport, 5900 Messer Airport Highway, Birmingham, AL, 35212, United States
€47 - €84
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 23:59
Tue:
08:00 - 23:59
Wed:
08:00 - 23:59
Thu:
08:00 - 23:59
Fri:
08:00 - 23:59
Sat:
08:00 - 23:59
Sun:
08:00 - 23:59
National
+18338860849
5900 Messer Airport Hwy,
€60 - €149
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:59
Tue:
07:00 - 23:59
Wed:
07:00 - 23:59
Thu:
07:00 - 23:59
Fri:
07:00 - 23:59
Sat:
07:00 - 23:59
Sun:
07:00 - 23:59
Payless
2055917020
5900 Messer Airport Hwy
€60 - €149
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 22:00
Tue:
08:00 - 22:00
Wed:
08:00 - 22:00
Thu:
08:00 - 22:00
Fri:
08:00 - 22:00
Sat:
08:00 - 22:00
Sun:
08:00 - 22:00
Budget
+12053223596
Birmingham Airport, 5900 Messer Airport Highway, Birmingham, AL, 35212, United States
€68 - €226
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 - 22:00
Sat:
06:00 - 22:00
Sun:
06:00 - 23:59
Hertz
2055916090
5900 Messer Airport Hwy
€68 - €226
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:00
Tue:
07:00 - 23:00
Wed:
07:00 - 23:00
Thu:
07:00 - 23:00
Fri:
07:00 - 23:00
Sat:
07:00 - 23:00
Sun:
07:00 - 23:00
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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