Birmingham Airport Car Hire

Get your rental car in Birmingham airport organised before you arrive so you can enjoy a relaxing touch down on the tarmac and save money with a cheaper advance rental rate.

Use the free online booking system provided by DriveNow to compare and book Birmingham airport rental car rates free of charge well before you arrive at your destination. You can access the top UK car rental providers including Avis, Hertz, Budget, Europcar and SIXT with rental rates displayed in sterling so you know exactly what costs you are up for.

All you need to do is choose the car you want ahead of time. You will not have to pay any upfront fees to confirm the cheaper rates - a confirmation email will be sent with all the details including the locked in rental rates, so the last step is to pick up and pay for your car of choice upon arrival.

Birmingham airport is situated in the hub of the UK's motorway system, on the M42 J6, around 12 miles south of the famed Spaghetti Junction motorway interchange and only a 25 minute drive away from the central city. As one of the UK's largest and most centrally located cities Birmingham makes the perfect launching pad whether you are travelling north to the Manchester and Liverpool areas or down south towards Oxford and the Cotswolds.

With many international airlines choosing to fly direct into the airport it has become a great alternative to London airports and increasingly popular arrival point. Organising your Birmingham Airport Car hire ahead not only helps to save money with lower rates but also saves time when collecting and paying at the airport rental counter.

We search the rates provided by the UK's top car rental companies so you get the best rate when you are hiring a car at Birmingham airport.

Common questions

Are there age restrictions to hire a car in the UK?

While you can hire a car if you are over age 17 and have a full licence, be aware that most car companies will impose a surcharge for drivers under age 25.

What kind of licence do I need?

If your drivers licence is printed in English then you can drive with it for a maximum of 12 months in the UK. However, if it is written in another language you must also carry an International Driving Permit with you at all times.

What are the driving rules in the UK?

Motorists in the UK drive on the left side of the road. While speed is measured in miles, be aware that fuel is calculated by the litre.

Speed limits are the same across the UK. If you are driving on the motorway, you cannot exceed 70mph, while on urban roads the speed limit is 30mph and dual carriageways vary between 60-70mph.

What optional extras can I get with my car rental at Birmingham airport?

• Child Seats - It is mandatory to wear a seatbelt in the UK and children under 12 years or 135 cm tall must use a child booster seat. These boosters can be included in your car hire (make sure you book these in your initial booking - depots have limited supplies and can run out during high season).
• GPS - handy for travelling in unfamiliar territory satellite navigation guidance systems can be rented - charged on a daily rate.
• Insurance Excess reduction - all rental vehicles come with basic insurance cover however you are liable for an initial amount in the event of any damage. To reduce this liability you can pay an excess reduction daily fee which ranges from £12 through to £28 depending upon vehicle size. Tip - many travel insurance policies include car hire excess reductions - if you are a visitor to the UK this can be an excellent option to look at.

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Car Hire Suppliers in Birmingham Airport

AVIS Car Rentals Birminghm - Airport (BHX), Birmingham Airport GB Terminal Building Birmingham B26 3QJ United Kingdom 52.4479179,-1.7494455

AVIS Car Rentals Birminghm - Airport (BHX), Terminal Building Birmingham International Apt Birmingham B26 5DQ United Kingdom 52.451412,-1.721393

Alamo Car Rentals Birminghm - Airport (BHX), Birmingham Intl Airport Enterprise Rent A Car Terminal Link Bld Airport Way Birmingham Eng B26 3RT United Kingdom 52.4479179,-1.7494455

Budget Car Rentals Birminghm - Airport (BHX), Bd Budget Birmingham Airport Birmingham Internat Airport Birmingham B26 3QJ United Kingdom 52.4479179,-1.7494455

Budget Car Rentals Birminghm - Airport (BHX), Bd Budget Birmingham Hodge H Hodge Hill Tesco Extra Birmingham B36 8DT United Kingdom 52.496765,-1.8106606

Enterprise Car Rentals Birminghm - Airport (BHX), Birmingham Intl Airport Terminal Link Building Airport Way Birmingham Eng B26 3QJ United Kingdom 52.4479179,-1.7494455

Enterprise Car Rentals Birminghm - Airport (BHX), Sheldon 2134 Coventry Road Sheldon Birmingham Eng B26 3JA United Kingdom 52.452991,-1.786370

Enterprise Car Rentals Birminghm - Airport (BHX), Shirley 350 A Stratford Road Shirley Solihull Eng B90 3DN United Kingdom 52.406577,-1.824424

Enterprise Car Rentals Birminghm - Airport (BHX), Tyseley 722 Warwick Road Corner Of Wharfdale Road Birmingham Eng B11 2HG United Kingdom 52.453122,-1.839161

Enterprise Car Rentals Birminghm - Airport (BHX), Uber Branch 2134 Coventry Road Sheldon Birmingham Eng B26 3JA United Kingdom 52.453078,-1.786282

Europcar Car Rentals Birminghm - Airport (BHX), Birmingham Airport Arrivals Hall, Airport Way Birmingham Airport Birmingham B26 3QJ United Kingdom 52.4479179,-1.7494455

Europcar Car Rentals Birminghm - Airport (BHX), Birmingham Sparkhill Unit 31 Elmdon Trading Estate Bickenhill Lane Birmingham B37 7HE United Kingdom 52.4569,-1.7326

Hertz Car Rentals Birminghm - Airport (BHX), Birmingham APT Airport Way Birmingham B26 3QZ United Kingdom 52.4479179,-1.7494455

Keddy Car Rentals Birminghm - Airport (BHX), Birmingham Airport Arrivals Hall, Airport Way Birmingham Airport Birmingham B26 3QJ United Kingdom 52.4479179,-1.7494455

Keddy Car Rentals Birminghm - Airport (BHX), Birmingham Airport Prestige Arrival Hall Airport Way Birmingham B26 3QJ United Kingdom 52.4513,-1.7311

Keddy Car Rentals Birminghm - Airport (BHX), Birmingham Sparkhill Unit 31 Elmdon Trading Estate Bickenhill Lane Birmingham B37 7HE United Kingdom 52.4569,-1.7326

Sixt Car Rentals Birminghm - Airport (BHX), Birmingham Airport Birmingham Airport Birmingham B26 3QJ Gb 52.4479179,-1.7494455

 

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