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Cheap Car Hire in Birmingham from R415

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Birmingham with a pick-up date of 31/8 and drop-off date of 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Birmingham car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Birmingham. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 26 August 2025.

Most popular company

DRIVALIA

Price of petrol per litre

R31,75

Average price per day

R439

Cheapest price per day

R415

Popular car types in Birmingham

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Birmingham and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 26 August 2025.

There are, in total, 87 car hire locations in Birmingham that are operated by 32 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R415/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Birmingham hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 230+

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

R1 372+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compare car hire deals in Birmingham by type

Here are the best Birmingham small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Birmingham medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Birmingham SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen up!R415/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen up!
Toyota YarisR427/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Suzuki BalenoR436/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Baleno

Best car hire deals found in Birmingham

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Birmingham. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Birmingham with an average daily rate of R679. Data was last updated on 26 August 2025.
Volkswagen up!R415/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen up!
Toyota YarisR427/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Suzuki BalenoR436/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Baleno

Cheapflights insights for Birmingham car hires

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

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

To get the best deal on car hire in Birmingham, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R614, which is about 1 374% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in Birmingham?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Birmingham is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews). Easirent (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car in Birmingham? January is the cheapest month, costing about R491 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 000. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R491

February

R579

March

R614

April

R789

May

R754

June

R807

July

R1 000

August

R982

September

R684

October

R667

November

R596

December

R789

Which car hire company has the most locations in Birmingham?

Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Sunnycars have 9 locations in Birmingham, more than any other car hire company in the area.

Top rental agencies in Birmingham

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Birmingham known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Birmingham. Reviews were last updated on 26 August 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10,0
Wonderful
2 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,3

Easirent

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Avis

10,0
Wonderful
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Alamo

8,7
Very Good
5 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,7

Overall

8,7

Pick-up/drop-off

8,7

Value

8,5

keddy by Europcar

7 locations

Hertz

6,6
Okay
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

6,6

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,6

Europcar

6,0
Okay
6 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,2

Dollar

2 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Birmingham, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 26 August 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Birmingham?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R439/day when booking a car hire in Birmingham. The absolute best deal a user found was for R370/day from DRIVALIA , booked on Aug. 17.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Birmingham for a week from DRIVALIA ?

    DRIVALIA is one of the most popular car hire companies in Birmingham, offering car hire for around R3 070 per week on average.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Birmingham.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Birmingham for a month?

    Our recent data shows that DRIVALIA can potentially be 16% below the average car hire price in Birmingham. Check prices and availability for DRIVALIA and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Birmingham is on average R13 156 a month or R439 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Birmingham car hire.

  • How much is a car hire in Birmingham for a weekend?

    R0 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Birmingham, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Birmingham, then opt for a Mini hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of September, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as R565/day.

Car hires by fuel type in Birmingham

Browse car hires by fuel type in Birmingham. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Birmingham. Deals were last updated on 26 August 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Birmingham. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R25+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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