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Nissan Leaf

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

$31/day

27 Jun - 7 Jul

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Hyundai Tucson

or similar Intermediate SUV

Up to 5 passengers

4-door vehicles

$40/day

27 Jun - 29 Jun

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Chevrolet Traverse

or similar Standard SUV

Up to 5 passengers

4-door vehicles

$44/day

9 Jul - 9 Aug

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Kia Sportage

or similar Compact SUV

Up to 4 passengers

$36/day

20 Jun - 1 Jul

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RAM Pickup

or similar Pickup truck

Up to 5 passengers

4-door vehicles

$36/day

16 Jul - 15 Aug

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Hyundai Accent

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

$31/day

20 Jun - 26 Jun

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Ford Transit

or similar Minivan

Up to 5 passengers

$56/day

2 Jul - 31 Jul

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Kia Forte

or similar Standard

Up to 5 passengers

$37/day

10 Jul - 13 Jul

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Nissan Versa

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

$30/day

20 Jun - 28 Jun

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Downtown car rental directory

All major car rental suppliers in Downtown, Birmingham

Budget

6.5

Okay

31 reviews•4 locations

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Couldn’t even rent and lost $33 to insurance through kayak

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

When I arrived in Birmingham there weren’t any mid-size trucks available even though that is what I reserved. There was a larger truck available but it had not been cleaned. The Budget employee asked if I would be willing to accept the larger truck for the same price if he cleaned it quickly. I said yes. The truck was in great shape. It was exactly what i needed to help my son move in for college. The return was quick and simple and I very much appreciated that I wasn’t told I would have to choose another car. We worked together to get it fixed quickly and I was very happy! Thanks Budget!

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

The pickup was excellent. There was even a valet service to park my personal vehicle.

8.0

Very good|May 2023

Great! Excellent staff!

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

The Birmingham employees were awesome!

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

Great truck, needs running boards to assist getting in.

1 out of 11

Avis

5.5

Fair

50 reviews•2 locations

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2.0

Poor|Sep 2023

I got out of line and went to Hertz. They got me in a car within 10 minutes. Agent was overwhelmed with requests and working solo with no help on a Sunday.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

They scheduled me at 1 certain location for pickup at 12:00 on Saturday. We get there to pickup the car, and they were closed. We spend 30 minutes on the phone trying to reserve for another location. We ended up having to drive 20 minutes away to another location at the airport. Not only was this location going to charge me $200 MORE to rent a car, but the associate I had trying to “help” me was the rudest person I’ve encountered in a long time. He acted like he was mad that I walked into his place of work. He huffed and puffed everytime I had a question. When I asked why it was going to be $284 instead of the original $78 the other location was going to charge me, he said “because it is.” by the end of it I told him thank you but I would just go find another place to rent a car. He said “that would be great. Bye.” Horrible experience. 100000000% do NOT recommend this company.

6.0

Okay|Jun 2023

okay

4.0

Mediocre|Apr 2023

The bad part: The staff member was in such a rush to clock out that they didn’t want to check us in with our rental and told me “you can go back in line and wait on her.” until the other staff (who was already busy with other customers) had to ask him to take care of us. So he grumbled through the process and gave me the keys to a truck without telling us we didn’t get the Camry or a car like we booked until we walked out there and realized it was a full size truck. Not the most comfortable ride back home when you’re expecting an easy to drive sedan. So basically staff interaction was not pleasant sums up the bad part of the experience. The good: It was easy to book online, the value for the price was competitive and the process of pickup and return was simple.

2.0

Poor|Feb 2023

First car I was given had nonstop electrical problems. The CarPlay wouldn’t work and then ultimately an electrical failure rendered the car useless. After several hours, which caused me to miss a critical meeting, I secured a replacement vehicle. The lift gate on that one had to be forced open and closed. When I returned it, the attendant said, “they knew about that.” Won’t ever be using Avis again.

6.0

Okay|Oct 2022

Reservation cancelled the day before rental due to lack of cars. Made a different reservation and had a 45 minute wait at the reservation counter

1 out of 17

Hertz

4.9

Mediocre

51 reviews•5 locations

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8.0

Very good|May 2023

Only one problem.. The panel on the passenger side came loose.

4.0

Mediocre|Feb 2023

Didn't get the car I wanted so I cancelled the rental and had trouble getting KAYAK to make a refund. Rent direct not through KAYAK.

6.0

Okay|Feb 2023

Pick up was a group of unfriendly unprofessional ladies Who apparently hate their job. Drop off was more the same at the same location. Birmingham,Al airport

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

Hertz pick up location agent was NOT helpful. When I arrived he told me he had NO car for me to rent. I was able to get a vehicle only because of my luck and ability to work things out. A customer showed up to return a vehicle and I suggested to the agent he let me take that car. He allowed me to take the car without a full tank of gas and a dirty interior. I was late for a meeting and took the car "as is". This is no way to run a car rental agency.

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

The pick up and drop off process. No inspection done prior to leaving and having to drive vehicle out of gate myself. Incorrect gas mileage listed on paperwork. Employee not opening office on time due to being late.

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

The windshield wipers didn’t work and the car smelled of cigarette smoke.

1 out of 17

National

10.0

Wonderful

1 review•1 location

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.9

Good

13 reviews•6 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Good experience, very helpful great customer service.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

We arrived and they did not have any cars available

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

They didn’t honor the reservation and was sold out of cars.

2.0

Poor|Nov 2021

I am active duty military traveling on permissive (unofficial travel) orders with my two kids, car seats, and luggage. I was unable to rent a car at the airport because I only had a debit card me and employee wouldn't accept my spouse giving credit card information over the phone. I did not have a return flight so employee told me to go to another Enterprise location across town and they wouldn't require return ticket info. So I Uber'd myself, kids, car seats and luggage ($40) to the across town location and was again denied service. Your employees were hemmed in by restrictive payment policies which left me, my small children, and luggage stranded at night, across town from the airport. My options at that time was to a) get another Uber ($40) back to the airport and try another rental car company or b) call someone at my final destination to pick me up...90 miles away. I chose the latter and had to wait 2 hours for someone to pick us up. If a major credit (not debit) card is absolutely required to rent a car, and there is no payment alternative then it should be acceptable to have a spouse call the counter to give credit card information over the phone. This scenario shouldn't happen to anyone, especially to an active duty veteran traveling with his kids to visit their wife/mommy stationed at another base. If I have to travel again and need a rental car, even for official duty...I will not select Enterprise. The employees were powerless to use their discretion to help me and contributed to leaving a family, with their valuables, stranded outside at night in a strip mall parking lot while they walked past me to issue cars to other customers. Shame on Enterprise.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2021

Excellent communication, service and way of dealing with customers.

1 out of 5

Alamo

7.6

Good

12 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

Easy checkout and return! Great value! Please check tire pressure beforehand.

8.0

Very good|Feb 2022

The amount of time I waited to get a receipt after turning the car in was excessive. They had a few employees handling three different rental-car companies.

5.9

Fair|Aug 2021

The National / Alamo service counter was not open inside and there was no sign on the desk to indicate that they were located outside under the parking garage.

1 out of 4

Dollar

7.0

Good

18 reviews•2 locations

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2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

I arrived to the Dollar and they did not have available cars.

4.0

Mediocre|Mar 2023

Dollar at the BHM airport is basically nonexistent. There is apparently never any staff at the desk, there is no kiosk in the garage, and no one to help you figure out how to actually get your car. Avoid using Dollar here and just go for a bigger name rental company.

4.0

Mediocre|Oct 2022

Person that gave us our key at Hertz counter was totally passed out with her head on the counter. Drop off was poorly marked and unorganized. Price on your website did not include many fees added at airport (approximately $95). Price of vehicle was already overpriced for such a budget/ low grade vehicle.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2022

I loved the convenience of having the car available just steps from baggage claim.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2022

All was good

2.0

Poor|Mar 2022

I made a mistake on my booking and minutes later I realized it was too late and there was no way to cancel it!!! I have not used the car and my card was charged full amount for the payment!!! Very bad experience!!!

1 out of 6

Thrifty

5.3

Fair

2 reviews•2 locations

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Driving with a rental car in Downtown - FAQs

Learn everything there is to know about renting a car in Downtown so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

How much does it cost to rent a car in Downtown?

Based on our data, the cost to rent a car in Downtown is $36 per day on average. However, you might be able to find rental car deals as low as $30 per day which is a 48% difference from the highest price per day at $57.

What is the cheapest rental car company in Downtown?

The cheapest rental car companies in Downtown are Avis for as low as $30 per day, Dollar for as low as $30 per day and Thrifty for as low as $31 per day. Keep in mind that these prices were found in the past 72 hours and are subject to change based on when you book your rental, what neighborhood you plan to visit, and what type of car you rent.

What is the best rental car company in Downtown?

With an average review score of 7.1/10 from 41 reviewers, Avis is rated the best car rental company in Downtown by our users.

What is the most popular type of car to rent in Downtown?

32% of users prefer to rent SUV vehicles in Downtown, making it the most popular car rental type. If you are also interested in renting one for your trip to Downtown, then you can expect to pay around $101 per day.

How long do people rent a car when staying in Downtown?

The most popular number of days to rent a car in Downtown is 23 days, at an average daily price of $56. Only need a rental car for a weekend? Average weekend prices are $156 total. For your week-long Downtown road-trip you can find prices averaging $474 altogether or for a whole month, costs can be in the neighborhood of $2,407.

When is the best time to rent a car in Downtown?

The most ideal time of year to rent a car is in February, which is when prices are often the cheapest. Our users have found rental car prices averaging $47 per day when booking in February. In contrast, July is the least ideal time to rent a car. Prices in Downtown during this month tend to be $65 per day on average. Don’t forget to book your Downtown car rental at least 7 days in advance for the best deals.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Downtown?

Prices for cars in Downtown were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Downtown?

As of June 2025, there are 26 operators available to choose from for cars in Downtown.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Downtown?

Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including Downtown. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to rent a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred rental company before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Downtown?

When renting a car in Downtown, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.

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