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KIA K4
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$56.33
per day
7.6
Good
7 reviews
Hyundai Kona
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$74.60
per day
8.3
Very Good
No ratings yet
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$76.08
per day
8.3
Very Good
No ratings yet
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$77.02
per day
8.2
Very Good
No ratings yet
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Kia Rio
or similar
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
$80.46
per day
8.1
Very Good
1 review
Toyota Crown
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$144.12
per day
8.2
Very Good
No ratings yet
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar
Automatic
7
2
A/C
5
$88.58
per day
7.6
Good
7 reviews
Audi Q5
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$93.40
per day
8.3
Very Good
No ratings yet
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:27 on 23/11/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport info
- Top 2 locations near Birmingham International Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Birmingham International Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 8 suppliers at Birmingham International Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$86 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
$0.83 per liter or $3.14 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.71 per liter or $2.69 per gallon
Highest gas price
$0.92 per liter or $3.48 per gallon
Airport info
Name
Birmingham International Airport (BHM)
IATA
BHM
ICAO
KBHM
Distance from city
4 miles / 6.4 km
Overall rating
7.2 / 10
Getting to the airport
7.9
Check-in and departures
8.9
Terminal facilities
7.6
Wi-Fi
6.2
Restaurants and car rental services
6.4
Lounge
6.4
Top 2 locations near Birmingham International Airport
- Huntsville International Airportfrom $60.37 per day119.7 km / 74.38 miles away
- Mobile Regional Airportfrom $56.27 per day348.9 km / 216.8 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Alamo
5900 MESSER AIRPORT HWY,
B
Enterprise
5900 MESSER AIRPORT HWY,
C
Budget
Birmingham Airport, 5900 Messer Airport Highway, Birmingham, AL, 35212, United States
D
Hertz
5900 Messer Airport Hwy
E
National
5900 Messer Airport Hwy,
When to book at Birmingham International Airport and for how long?
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.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month August | ||
| Average price $47 | A good deal $71 | Cheapest supplier Dollar | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day at Birmingham International Airport
$112
$56
$0
$31
in January
Jan
$40
in February
Feb
$72
in March
Mar
$42
in April
Apr
$46
in May
May
$49
in June
Jun
$69
in July
Jul
$102
in August
Aug
$40
in September
Sep
$86
in October
Oct
$43
in November
Nov
$42
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Birmingham International Airport is January — when rental costs average $31.11 per day. This is 34% cheaper than the yearly average and 70% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $102.27 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 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 September.
Monthly searches at Birmingham International Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
2.4
1.2
0
1.5 times in January
Jan
Same as average in February
Feb
0.5 times in March
Mar
1.4 times in April
Apr
1.6 times in May
May
1.9 times in June
Jun
0.7 times in July
Jul
0.3 times in August
Aug
0.1 times in September
Sep
0.4 times in October
Oct
0.3 times in November
Nov
2.2 times in December
Dec
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 August the average rental period is 13 days, while in September, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days at Birmingham International Airport
14
7
0
5 days in January
Jan
6 days in February
Feb
8 days in March
Mar
6 days in April
Apr
7 days in May
May
5 days in June
Jun
6 days in July
Jul
13 days in August
Aug
4 days in September
Sep
7 days in October
Oct
6 days in November
Nov
4 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Dollar, Avis, Alamo, Enterprise |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $56 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Dollar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar | Ford Focus | 3 | 2 | Medium car |
| Dollar | Volkswagen Jetta | 2 | 2 | Large car |
| Dollar | Mazda 3 | 2 | 2 | Large car |
| Dollar | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Dollar | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Dollar | Honda CR-V | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Malibu | 2 | 2 | Large car |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Equinox | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Spark | 2 | 1 | Small car |
| Dollar | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo (rated 8.3 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Dollar (rated 7.6 / 10)
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$86
Lowest daily price
$56
Total cars available
409
Top 8 suppliers at Birmingham International Airport in 2025
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
$75–$240
per day
5900 MESSER AIRPORT HWY,
8338860850
Show 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
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
$76–$227
per day
5900 MESSER AIRPORT HWY,
+18338860848
Show 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
National
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.3
$76–$220
per day
5900 Messer Airport Hwy,
+18338860849
Show 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
Budget
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.3
$127–$234
per day
Birmingham Airport, 5900 Messer Airport Highway, Birmingham, AL, 35212, United States
+12053223596
Show 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
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.3
$127–$234
per day
5900 Messer Airport Hwy
2055916090
Show 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
Avis
8.1
Very Good
1 review
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.2
$70–$116
per day
Birmingham Airport, 5900 Messer Airport Highway, Birmingham, AL, 35212, United States
+12055990685
Show 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
Payless
8.1
Very Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.0
$70–$116
per day
5900 Messer Airport Hwy
2055917020
Show 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
Dollar
7.6
Good
7 reviews
Value for money
7.5
Ease of finding
7.5
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
6.3
Drop-off speed
7.6
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.4
$56–$143
per day
5600 Airline Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35212
+18664342226
Show 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
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