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Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Birmingham, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Birmingham?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Birmingham, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ₱2,790, which is about 5,154% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest rental car company in Birmingham?

In Birmingham, the most affordable rental car company right now is Thrifty, offering prices from just ₱24.96/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Enterprise Rent-A-Car, with rates starting at ₱26.20/day.

What is the best car rental company in Birmingham?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Birmingham is Budget (rated 6.6/10 with 30 reviews). Avis (rated 5.3/10 with 42 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.6
Avis
Avis
5.3
Hertz
Hertz
5.1
Alamo
Alamo
8.3

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Birmingham?

The cheapest month to rent a car in Birmingham is January where you can expect to pay ₱2,486/day on average. The most expensive month to rent a car in Birmingham is March (₱3,760/day on average). The average daily rental price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you rent.

January

₱2,486

February

₱3,032

March

₱3,760

April

₱3,578

May

₱3,396

June

₱3,275

July

₱3,396

August

₱2,971

September

₱2,971

October

₱3,517

November

₱3,275

December

₱2,971

What car do most people rent in Birmingham?

The most popular types of cars to rent in Birmingham are the following: SUV rentals (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar), Compact rentals (Hyundai Accent or similar), and Full-size rentals (Chevrolet Malibu or similar).

Which car rental company has the most locations in Birmingham?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 10 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second highest number of locations in Birmingham at 2.

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Top rental agencies in Birmingham, AL

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Birmingham, AL known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Birmingham, AL. Reviews were last updated on June 19, 2026.

Budget

6.6
Okay
30 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.5

Avis

5.3
Fair
42 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

5.6

Comfort

5.7

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.5

Hertz

5.1
Fair
35 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

5.8

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.5

Alamo

8.3
Very good
6 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very good
12 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

8.0

National

6.0
Okay
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

8.0

Dollar

5.9
Fair
10 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

5.7

Comfort

5.8

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.8

Payless

4.8
Mediocre
10 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

5.6

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.9

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Birmingham, AL, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on June 19, 2026.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Birmingham for a week from Avis?

    Avis is one of the most popular car rental companies in Birmingham, offering car rentals for around ₱14,395 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Birmingham?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Birmingham for a month is certainly possible.

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