Birmingham car rentals

One car rental company which has updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected is Europcar

On average a hire car in Birmingham costs $24 per day.

The average price of fuel in Birmingham is $9.14 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $110 and $146, depending on the car size.

Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Birmingham.

Car hire companies onsite at Birmingham airport include GREEN MOTION and Europcar.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Birmingham airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION and Europcar.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Economy car rental in Birmingham costs $16 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Birmingham costs $20 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Birmingham costs $28 per day, on average.

In Birmingham, cars are most frequently hired at GREEN MOTION Birmingham International Airport Station Concourse (11 km from city centre ).

On average a rental car in Birmingham costs $166 per week ($24 per day).

On average a rental car in Birmingham costs $710 per month ($24 per day).

As with most bigger cities, it can be challenging to find a parking spot or zoom in and out of the city with a bulky car. Therefore, a compact economy car is a good choice when visiting Birmingham. A smaller car needs less gas, is easier to navigate, and is also less of a challenge for drivers who are not used to driving on the left side.

Unlike many European countries, England’s speed limits are given in miles per hour. Within the city areas, mostly 20 mph is permitted, while in other built-up areas it is 30 mph. The limit is 60 mph for streets with one lane in each direction and 70 mph on streets with two lanes in each direction and freeways (motorways).

Petrol prices in the UK are known to be higher than in many other European countries. The average price for petrol in Birmingham lies around £1.25 per liter (which is about $6.40 per gallon). The cheapest petrol stations are often at Tesco or Sainsbury’s supermarkets. Almost every petrol station in Britain takes credit cards and most of them are also open 24/7, apart from ones in the city center where they might close at 10 or 11 pm.

On-street parking in Birmingham is usually metered, but free on Sundays. There are also parking lots like the Great Charles Street lot or Markets Multi-Storey Car Park, which are reasonably priced between £4 and £10 (approximately $5.00 to $13.00). The most convenient way for parking your car overnight or for a couple of days is by opting for a hotel with a parking space included.