Car Hire at Birmingham Airport
Birmingham Airport is less than 9 miles away from the town centre. and is situated close to major UK motorway links such as M6, M5, M42 and the M40 should you want to do any further exploration of Birmingham and the surrounding areas. For this reason, car hire is the perfect option for getting you and your luggage to or from the airport.
There are 6 car hire providers at Birmingham Airport which can all be found in the arrivals hall between Deli Hub and Costa. The dedicated car collection point can be found at the entrance to Car Park 4, but the agents will be able to directly exactly.
Why hire a car?
The main perk to hiring a car is the flexibility it offers that you may not get with public transport. Simply turn on the sat nav and off you go in the air conditioned car of your choice! No need to tackle pesky rail strikes, delays or replacement buses.
Car hire can usually work out cheaper too; if you factor in multiple train, taxi and bus fares over a week period, you’ll notice a saving for sure.
Car Hire Insurance
Nothing could be more important when you hire a car than to ensure you have adequete insurance! To make sure you’re covered, whether your hiring a vehicle at Birmingham or elsewhere, Insurance4carhire come highly reccomended. With policies that protect you from a wide range of problems form as little as £39.99, you’ll be in safe hands.
Car Hire Centre
Need a hand starting your car hire journey? Fill in the easy to use quote form to the right to search a range of providers, powered by RentalCars. With a wide range of vehicles available, there’s something for all needs; It couldn’t be easier!
Map of Birmingham Car Hire Locations
The pick up locations for all of the providers can be located by the entrance of Car Park 4 whilst the desks are within the Arrivals hall as detailed above.
Important information to know before booking a car hire:
And of course, a few handy tips!
- Book as early as you can: The more in advance you can book, the more money you’ll save! Use the Car Hire Centre gadget above to get a quote and find the cheapest rates for your journey.
- Check, Check and then Check again!: Once you pick up the keys to your vehicle, check over it for any damage. Take note of any slight scratches, body paint issues/ irregularities, seat quality (like any potential smudges or cigarette marks). Be sure to take pictures and ensure the rental staff write down the pre-existing damge (if it isn’t already) so you can avoid being charged for someone else’s damage when you return it.
- Get to know your vehicle: Be sure to familiarise yourself with the car before you leave the car hire centre. Check you’re up-to-date on UK driving laws and if anything’s in a different place – such as Fiat 500s and KAs have a much higher gear stick to what you might be used to!
- Opt for a Sat-Nav: Especially if you don’t know the area and don’t want to get charged for all that data on your phone!
Let’s compare the Providers
Mon-Fri: 6:30am-12am On AirportBook Now
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The staff were excellent on picking up the car after a mix up with booking & issue was resolved quickly. Excellent!” Google review from Mark
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Minimum Age22; Drivers under 25 will be subject to YDS which starts at £35 per day Additional DriverDepending on the vehicle type, you can add an additional driver from £13 per rental day. Disabled DriversLynx Hand Controls can be fitted to the vehicle should you require them. Please contact the team on 0871 384 3113 to arrange. |
Mon-Fri: 6:30am-12am On AirportBook Now
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Never any issues. I frequently used Sixt nationwide & they have the best rental cars around in my opinion” Google review from C Duckworth
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Minimum Age21; under 25s will be subject to the daily YDS of £36 Additional Driver£8.99 per day for an additional driver Disabled DriversAssistance Controls can be fitted to the vehicle if 48hrs notice is given. Call +370 5 2395636 and talk to one of the representatives |
6:30am-12am, On AirportBook Now
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Brilliant customer service, quick great advise. Car was just what I ordered. Totally recommend.” Google review from Shirley
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Minimum AgeYou must be at least 23yrs old to hire with Hertz but anyone under 25 will be subject to the YDS of £33.60 per day. Additional DriverAnn additional driver can be added for £13 a day. Disabled DriversHertz are proud to offer Adapted Vehicle Hire to customers so call the team on 01895 439111 and quote “Hertz15”. Prices for this type of hire start at £45. In addition to this, they can also fit left or right handed controls to current hire vehicles but require 48hrs notice to do so. Call the local team on +44 (0) 843 309 3031 quoting “Hertz15” to talk through what you need. |
Sun-Fri: 6:30am-12am On AirportBook Now
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I use alot of rental companies all over the country and this location/company at birmingham airport are by far the best!” Google review by studland100
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Minimum Age23; Drivers aged under 25 will be be subject to a £37.70 per day YDS Additional DriverAdd an additional driver from £12.99 per rental day, depending on vehicle type Disabled DriversBook an adapted vehicle by calling Avis directly, giving at least 48hrs notice |
Sun-Fri: 6:30am-12am On AirportBook Now
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Customer service was great, both at collection and delivery. The guy was very helpful and u received a car quite quickly.” Google review by N McKenzie
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Minimum Age23; a YDS of £32.50 is applicable to drivers under 25 Additional DriverAdd an additional driver from £8.99 per day, depending on vehicle type Disabled DriversHand controls can be fitted to the car. Call the team on 0808 284 4444 to talk through or pre-order. |
6am-12am, On AirportBook Now
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A great / efficient drop off service. The welcome team were helpful, courteous and friendly and even located a trolley for me to push my bags to the terminal! Cheers chaps!” Google review from Stuart
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Minimum Age25; drivers under the age of 25 are not able to hire a car with Enterprise. Additional DriverAdd an additional driver for £10 per day Disabled DriversHand controls can be fitted to the car. Simply call 0800 633 5665. |