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Cheap Car Hire in Birmingham from R469

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 24/4 and drop-off date of 6/5. 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 14 March 2026.
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There are, in total, 89 car hire locations in Birmingham that are operated by 33 companies. In the past week, SUV is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R469/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Birmingham hire providers:

Economy

Economy

R640+

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Compact

Compact

R700+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R849+

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Standard

Standard

R1 336+

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Premium

Premium

R1 067+

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Luxury

Luxury

R1 818+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R469+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R796+

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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:

GWM Ora Good CatR640/day
2
M
A/C
GWM Ora Good Cat
Found 03/13/26
Toyota CorollaR700/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Found 03/13/26
Hyundai i20R804/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Found 03/13/26

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 R989. Data was last updated on 14 March 2026.
Hyundai CretaR469/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Creta
Found 03/13/26
Renault ClioR640/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Clio
Found 03/13/26
Toyota Corolla QuestR700/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Found 03/13/26

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 R640, which is about 1 428% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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.

Avis
Avis
10.0
Easirent
Easirent
10.0
Alamo
Alamo
8.7
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.0

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

Planning to hire a car in Birmingham? February is the cheapest month, costing about R505 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R994. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R522

February

R505

March

R556

April

R724

May

R724

June

R791

July

R977

August

R994

September

R724

October

R623

November

R539

December

R775

What car do most people hire in Birmingham?

Economy cars (Opel Corsa, for example) are the most popular in Birmingham. Mini (Class Mini Car) and SUV (Kia Sportage) 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.

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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 14 March 2026.

Avis

10,0
Wonderful
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Easirent

3 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Alamo

8,7
Very Good
5 reviews•2 locations
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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 reviews•9 locations
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Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

7,5

keddy by Europcar

7 locations
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Hertz

6,6
Okay
2 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

6,6

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,6

Europcar

6,0
Okay
6 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,2

DRIVALIA

3 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Birmingham, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 March 2026.

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

    U-Save is one of the most popular car hire companies in Birmingham, offering car hire for around R3 314 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 Intermediate SUV hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of April, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as R0/day.

Car hires by fuel type in Birmingham

Browse car hires by fuel type in Birmingham. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Birmingham. Deals were last updated on 14 March 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Birmingham. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R29+).

Electric

Electric

R45+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R29+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R148+

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