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Cheap Car Hire Birmingham airport

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England's second-largest city has undergone a complete metamorphosis in recent decades, with one prestigious project after another taking shape. Thanks to the popular Netflix show Peaky Blinders, Birmingham is an increasingly popular tourist destination. It’s a cosmopolitan, dynamic, trendy and cultural hub; the centre consists of a unique mix of historic and ultramodern buildings.

As befits a real metropolis, life here never stands still. New shops, restaurants and cafes open almost every week. The architecture is grand and there’s endless cultural activities to enjoy. Yet it is also a city that you can explore in a reasonably short time. Did you know Birmingham has more miles of canals and waterways than Venice? Step aboard a canal boat tour and explore the history and most beautiful sites of this vibrant English city.

Car hire at Birmingham Airport

Birmingham Airport is one of the busiest airports in all of England. There are multiple airlines flying from all over the world to this vibrant city. The airport is located just 30 minute drive from the centre of Birmingham. The airport has all the new facilities and comforts that travellers need in this day and age. That means that there are a lot of car hire companies as well at the airport. In total, you can make use of at least 10 car hire companies that offer their services at Birmingham Airport. Big car hire companies such as Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, Alamo and Budget are located here. These companies are known for their great service and competitive prices.

Car Hire companies in Birmingham

There is a very wide range of car hire providers available in Birmingham. Both large, internationally known car rental companies and local companies are affiliated with HolidayCars.com. Worldwide we work with more than 800 companies at more than 30,000 locations, so we have the lowest prices in real time. This ensures that when you book your rental car through HolidayCars.com, you have the lowest price and most up-to-date range of cars. This makes renting a car easier and cheaper than ever before!

Driving around in Birmingham

Birmingham is a very well connected city with excellent roads, transport options and beautiful surroundings. The streets inside Birmingham are generally wide and good quality. But traffic can, just like any other big city, be a problem in peak hours. The city has enough parking spaces to park your car safely and cheaply while you are exploring the many sites and attractions that the city has to offer.

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Fun things to do in Birmingham

Canal boats are sitting side by side in Birmingham's narrow and cute canals. Small restaurants and cafes are located on both sides of the canals and the neighbourhood has a bit of an old-school, industrial look and feel. It is the perfect place to sit around and grab a beer or a coffee. There are no less than 100 miles of canals and small rivers running through Birmingham and the surrounding area. So that makes a canal tour by far the best way to learn about this beautiful city!

You can even explore a real chocolate factory! Cadbury World is a world-famous chocolate factory located in Birmingham, where you can experience chocolate in its most fun and surprising form. There is even a chocolate amusement park that has been built at this factory. At Cadbury World you can experience and discover exactly how a chocolate factory functions. Various demonstrations are also given and there are many attractions to enjoy.

When you say Birmingham, we say shopping. The highlight of the shopping experience in Birmingham is the Bullring, located right in the centre of the city. All well-known brands have a shop here, and also all the famous English department stores such as Selfridges and Debenhams are also located here. If you love fashion and shopping, Birmingham is the city for you!

As a foodie enthusiast you will be right at home in Birmingham as well. Thanks to all the Indian immigrants and influences in the city, the city is famous in England for its curry’s. Actually, Birmingham is regarded in all of Europe as the curry capital! If you like spicy, Indian food, you can not go wrong in Birmingham.

Frequently asked questions about car rental Birmingham airport

What is the best place to stay in Birmingham?
A nice advantage of Birmingham is that it is cheaper in all areas than the well-known English cities. For a dinner in a restaurant, a drink in a pub or a taxi ride through the city you pay significantly less than in London, for example. The same goes for the hotels. This is why you can more easily stay in the centre than you would in London or other English cities.
What are the cheapest months to travel to Birmingham?
The cheapest time to travel to Birmingham is October.
What are the best months to visit Birmingham?
Because Birmingham is not blessed with great weather, like most English cities, the best months to visit are the summer months from May to September.
Is it easy to explore Birmingham without a car?
Birmingham is a city that is easily explored by car. Although the public transport in the city is decent as well, the beautiful countryside of Birmingham is a real gem as well! The areas outside of the city are not very easily explored without a car.
Tips and experiences for Birmingham airport

Our customers rated Birmingham airport with an average of 9.0 based on 33 ratings, and these are the most recent tips, experiences and highlights.

18-10-2021
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Walking next to the Canal in Birmingham didn't disappoint, lovely pubs, restaurants and overall great atmosphere. I can recommend the Warehouse Cafe as a delicious vegetarian option. Also, the Birmingham Library, designed by a famous dutch architecht didn't fail to leave an impression. Lots of interesting buildings with great architecture, really astonishing. Definitely do a guided tour about the 19th century history there (Birmingham Back-to-Backs). Also make sure to visit the IKON Gallery and eat in the tasty Thai Restaurant opposite of it. We stayed at the Clayton Hotel which was exquisite. Last but not least, the symphonie hall is breath-taking.
01-09-2021
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1.Be aware that transport providers do move their checking in gates, it could save you walking a distance with suitcases. 2. Boots Meal Deals are good value to take on a flight with you. 3.Look for some great car hire deals with inclusive additional Drivers and unrestricted mileage. 4. Do not forget you driving license 5. Take out addition driver excess insurance, do you home work on the Internet before you travel. 6. Always photograph any marks on the hire car before accepting it from the hire company.
27-08-2021
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We travelled onward to Gloucester. A very nice city with great history and some wonderful architecture.
01-06-2021
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The tax refund drop box is just next to the immigration counter immediately after your passed the x ray checking. No staff manned and you can just drop the envelope inside the drop box. If you are in a hurry to catch up the flight, you can purchase a fast pass to jump the long queue for security check.
30-04-2021
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The all inclusive option was not overly expensive so check that out. Make sure you book full to full on the fuel. It is the only way to ensure you know that you can replace what you have used accurately. The firefly office is just outside the terminal building in the Hertz office. Do make sure you go over your car and report its condition to the office before leaving the compound. It is your safety net for your return especially important check for door dents. On return check car over with security. We were on 130 miles per day which was plenty for us but we set the trip to ensure we didn't go over.
23-04-2021
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Easy airport to get around and a short walk from the terminal to the shuttle. The rental is right by the train station so it's easy and quick to get the free shuttle. It runs really regularly and only takes a couple of minutes. For first time customers there is quite a lot of paperwork and documents required. Best to leave plenty of time when returning the car as there were long queues. Driving to and from the rental was really easy because it's right near the motorway.
21-01-2021
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I often want to you return early with my rental car. I am often too early to check in at the airport because of this. There are a few hotels across from the airport where you can relax with lunch and a drink.
09-11-2020
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When visiting a new Green Motion outlet, mark a GPS position or obtain a map to ensure you have an easy return to drop off the car on the way back as the rental office may not be at the airport.
23-10-2020
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Booked a Ford Mondeo diesel (or similar) for the big boot space and economical drive to drop my family with loads of luggages and two pushchairs to Luton airport but on collection i was given a Peugeot 2008 petrol. They said its the same group car (on their website) but its about 25” Shorter and has a small boot space. They ddidnt offer me anything larger for the same price only is I pay double the price what I already paid. Ended up driving 100 miles with fully packed boot and luggages in the laps. The company should reconsider what car in what group because it was very disspointing and not fit for the purpose I rented the car.
14-10-2020
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Travel Light if possible Keep Rental company informed of any delays Make sure you have sufficient balance on credit card Do not pay for fuel up front.
27-09-2020
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Full to full petrol. Be nice to the people you meet and they’ll probably be nice to you. Ignore the sat nav until you’re really lost, you might end up somewhere fun.
12-09-2020
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Make sure you save the easyrent location in your sat nav before you return.
12-09-2020
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Birmingham Airport was excellent. Good customer service and it only took me 20 minutes from walking off the plane to go through immigration, collect my bags and clear customs.
02-09-2020
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It seems there is always a wait to get off the plane when you land at Birmingham airport. It's a small airport but other than the wait when landing I have had no problems
02-09-2020
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Rent from this place, it was hassle free
16-05-2020
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Take lots of photos as sometimes there are scratches & dents that are not noted on the paperwork
23-10-2019
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Road works and diverted footpaths made walking between car park and terminal, with luggage , more difficult. No passing places for passengers travelling in opposite direction.
07-09-2019
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1. Do not keep all your IDs together. 2. Send a copy of your documents to your email 3. Always carry some extra cash, do not rely only on cashless operations. 4. If you are travelling from town to town, rent a car. If you are staying in town for more than a day, return car. It is easier to take a train or a bus than to find parking space in the city center. You can always rent again. 5. Do not hesitate to ask locals for directions or best place to go. Guides will not show you true side of the place you go to. 6. Finally. Do not over plan. Be spontaneous. It is always better to be surprised in a good way than nervously check your watch all the time.
30-03-2019
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My advice is really basic but very imoirtant in these dangerous times, Be early, have plenty of time for a coffee or a mooch around the shops.. Understand that the people working hav everybodies safety as thei paramount concern so try to make it as seamkess as possible.. Give a hand or sttike up a conversation with someone as it cists nothing to be nice, but also jnow when to shut up as sime people may be nervous
12-12-2018
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Birmingham is a good destination, apart from Green Motion Birmingham Airport
16-11-2018
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Go to Warwick Castle, Stratford upon Avon. If you are going into Birmingham go into the Library - its a fantastic building. For shopping go to the Bullring / Selfridges . Make sure you visit a good curry house (Raja Monkey, Hall Green or somewhere on Stoney Lane in Sparkbrooke (Adils) ) and try a family naan Enjoy
30-09-2018
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Birmingham airport easy small and a good place to transit
20-09-2018
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Stay at the IBIS
08-09-2018
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Lots of complicated motorway junctions so if you are not familiar with the area, it is a good idea to have a sat-nav. Also plan to stop off at a garage with a car wash just prior to returning your vehicle (took us 5 attempts to find one) since the car needs to be returned clean.
04-09-2018
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Birmingham is a great shopping city, especially the bullring which has a selfridges department store and many other high street stores. I would recommend going to Cadbury world and seeing how the chocolate is made now and in the past.
20-04-2018
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Plan well in advance good city
10-04-2018
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Use the park and ride services. Visit the Bullring day and night.
01-04-2018
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Depending on their personal interests/requirements, like 'the world' Birmingham can be their oyster!
26-01-2018
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Enjoy the shopping in the city centre
22-01-2018
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Very easy access from airport to cars, absolutely no hassle.
30-12-2017
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We lived in Birmingham so it was visiting family
25-11-2017
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I used to live in Birmingham and was visiting Family and friends so this question does not really apply to me.
07-11-2017
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I have no issue regarding Birmingham as a travel destination