Birmingham

Cheap Car Hire in Birmingham from R447

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 10/4 and drop-off date of 30/4. 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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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 19 February 2026.

There are, in total, 88 car hire locations in Birmingham that are operated by 33 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R447/day). Explore 6 car types currently offered from Birmingham hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

People carrier

People carrier

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

Passenger van

Passenger van

Luxury

Luxury

R1 167+

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:

Datsun GoR447/day
2
M
A/C
Datsun Go
Renault ClioR460/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Clio
Toyota Corolla QuestR480/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

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 R662. Data was last updated on 19 February 2026.
Datsun GoR447/day
2
M
A/C
Datsun Go
Renault ClioR460/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Clio
Toyota Corolla QuestR480/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

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 R609, which is about 1 339% 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 Avis (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). 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 R497 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R961. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R497

February

R529

March

R545

April

R705

May

R689

June

R753

July

R929

August

R961

September

R673

October

R593

November

R513

December

R737

What car do most people hire in Birmingham?

Luxury cars (Mercedes-Benz E-Class, for example) are the most popular in Birmingham. Economy (Opel Corsa) and Intermediate (Kia Optima) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Birmingham.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Birmingham?

Sunnycars has 10 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Birmingham at 9.

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 19 February 2026.

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

Easirent

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,0
Very Good
2 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

7,5

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 19 February 2026.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Birmingham for a week from Europcar?

    Europcar is one of the most popular car hire companies in Birmingham, offering car hire for around R5 135 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 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 Economy hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of March, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as R734/day.

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