Car Rental at Birmingham International Airport

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Birmingham International Airport, Birmingham, USA - Alabama
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Birmingham International Airport
Intermediate
Mazda 3 or similar
Mazda 3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$58.27 / per day
Birmingham International Airport
Full-size
Nissan Altima or similar
Nissan Altima
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$82.67 / per day
Birmingham International Airport
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage or similar
Mitsubishi Mirage
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$135.15 / per day
Birmingham International Airport
Compact
Nissan Versa or similar
Nissan Versa
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$138.90 / per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Birmingham International Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$62.03 / per day
Birmingham International Airport
Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Ford F-150 or similar
Ford F-150
  • 4
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$142.56 / per day
Birmingham International Airport
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica or similar
Chrysler Pacifica
  • 7
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$143.44 / per day
Birmingham International Airport
Compact
Ford Focus or similar
Ford Focus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$60.54 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 06:26 on 2024-04-21. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$103 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
40 - 72 km/h or 25 - 45 mph
Speed limit out of town
88 - 112 km/h or 55 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gasoline price
$0.84 per liter or $3.18 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
$0.72 per liter or $2.73 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
$0.92 per liter or $3.48 / 1 gallon
Birmingham International Airport

Airport Car Rental

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport should not be confused with Birmingham Airport in the United Kingdom. Instead, it serves the largest city in the state of Alabama. 

Main airlines

American Airlines serves its hub of Dallas-Forth Worth from the airport, Delta its hub in Atlanta, United its hub in Houston, and Southwest- various cities.

Terminals

The airport only has one terminal, though there are three different concourses. Delta uses concourse A, American concourse B, and Southwest and United concourse C. Of course, it's a short walk between them all.

Location

BHM is located roughly 5 miles northeast of downtown Birmingham via I-20/I-59. Talladega Supermotor Speedway is about 40 miles to the east via I-20.

Most popular types of rental car

  • Large cars - from $58 per day
  • Medium cars - from $61 per day
  • Vans - from $143 per day
  • Premium cars - from $143 per day
  • Small cars - from $71 per day
  • SUVs - from $65 per day

Car rental desks

All of the rental desks are located in the Rental Car facility in the parking garage. You can pick up and drop off your car in the parking deck with no need for a shuttle or long walk.

Services and facilities

BHM has all the services and facilities one would expect of a medium-sized American airport. There are newsstands, a food court, two Starbucks shops, and two restaurants/bars.

Nearest gas station

There are multiple gas stations at both exits off of I-20 used for reaching the airport. So whether approaching the airport from the east or the west, you'll be able to easily fill up right before returning your car.
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Airport info

Rating
7.2
  • Getting to the airport 7.9
  • Check-in and departures 8.9
  • Terminal facilities 7.6
  • Wi-Fi 6.2
  • Restaurants and car rental services 6.4
  • Lounge 6.4

Birmingham International Airport (BHM)

  • IATA: BHM
  • ICAO: KBHM
  • Name: Birmingham International Airport (BHM)
  • Distance from city: 4 miles / 6.4 km

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When are car rental prices the lowest at Birmingham International Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Birmingham International Airport varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day at Birmingham International Airport
$58.91
January
$56.52
February
March
$74.96
April
$99.20
May
$54.94
June
$36.98
July
$55.67
August
$61.47
September
$41.44
October
November
$43.56
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Birmingham International Airport is July — when rental costs average $36.98 per day. This is 37% cheaper than the yearly average and 63% cheaper than renting a car in May (when prices average $99.20 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Birmingham International Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 8 days, while in September, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days at Birmingham International Airport
7
January
7
February
March
5
April
4
May
7
June
8
July
8
August
2
September
3
October
November
7
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Birmingham International Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Birmingham International Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car at Birmingham International Airport in August, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches at Birmingham International Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
43%
January
130%
February
March
87%
April
87%
May
43%
June
87%
July
217%
August
217%
September
43%
October
November
43%
December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers Dollar, Alamo
Popular car categories SUVs, Medium cars
Lowest price $58 per day
Cheapest supplier Dollar

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Dollar Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Alamo Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Ford Focus 3 2 Medium cars

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Enterprise
7.8 / 10
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Lowest rated company
Payless
7.5 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$102.94
Lowest daily price
$58.27
Total cars available
312

Top 8 Suppliers at Birmingham International Airport in 2024

Enterprise
Enterprise
Good 7.8
+18338860848
5900 MESSER AIRPORT HWY,
$135 - $227
Alamo
Good 7.7
8338860850
5900 MESSER AIRPORT HWY,
$83 - $220
Budget
Budget
Good 7.7
+12053223596
5900 Messer Airport Highway
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:59
Tue:06:00-23:59
Wed:06:00-23:59
Thu:06:00-23:59
Fri:06:00-22:00
Sat:06:00-22:00
Sun:06:00-23:59
Hertz
Hertz
Good 7.7
2055916090
5900 Messer Airport Hwy
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:00
National
National
Good 7.7
+18338860849
5900 Messer Airport Hwy,
$135 - $210
Avis
Avis
Good 7.6 / 1 review
+12055928901
5900 Messer Airport Highway
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:59
Tue:08:00-23:59
Wed:08:00-23:59
Thu:08:00-23:59
Fri:08:00-23:59
Sat:08:00-23:59
Sun:08:00-23:59
Dollar
Dollar
Good 7.6 / 1 review
+18664342226
5600 Airline Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35212
$58 - $71
Working hours
Mon:08:00-22:00
Tue:08:00-22:00
Wed:08:00-22:00
Thu:08:00-22:00
Fri:08:00-22:00
Sat:08:00-22:00
Sun:08:00-22:00
Payless
Payless
Good 7.5
2055917020
5900 Messer Airport Hwy
Working hours
Mon:08:00-22:00
Tue:08:00-22:00
Wed:08:00-22:00
Thu:08:00-22:00
Fri:08:00-22:00
Sat:08:00-22:00
Sun:08:00-22:00
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