Rent a car at Birmingham Airport with confidence. Full, fee-free cancellation guaranteed
Discover great deals on rental cars and have your car ready and waiting for you at Birmingham Airport by pre-booking it online with Avis. Birmingham Airport is only a 30-minute drive from the city centre. Proceed to our dedicated car hire desks in Arrivals, collect your keys and from here have the flexibility to enjoy the best of the UK’s second city and its surrounding area. Head into the city or travel further afield – who says the journey can't be the best part?
We know getting the small details right can make a big difference, so here are some extra travel tips to help you enjoy your journey from the gateway to the Midlands and beyond.
Finish with a smile
Birmingham Airport is signposted from all major motorways. To make your journey even easier, we can include a sat nav with your car so you can relax.
Return your car when it suits you
You can return your hire car out of hours, because we understand flights run through the night. Just tell us in advance.
Located in the centre of the country, Birmingham is the second-largest city in the United Kingdom. Our car hire at Birmingham Airport will help you find the right vehicle to explore this bustling city, and the entire Midlands region.
Top car hire locations around Birmingham Airport
Discover cars to rent at Birmingham Airport
What kind of vehicle do you need? A large SUV for a big family? An eco-friendly compact car to zip around the city? Whatever you’re looking for, Avis car hire at Birmingham Airport will have you covered. Our vehicles offer practicality, performance and comfort, so you can enjoy your trip as much as possible. Get in touch for more information about the exact models that are available.
Plan your journey from Birmingham Airport
Drive the eight miles into Birmingham, where retail therapy is given by the Bullring's 160 shops and two department stores.
England's second city has more miles of canal than Venice. Negotiate them at your leisure by canal boat.
Top tips for driving in Birmingham
Which side of the road?
In the United Kingdom, please drive on the left side of the road.
Country driving laws
- Mobile phones may only be used with a headset or hands-free device
- There is a congestion charge payable when driving in London
- Use the outside lane to overtake on motorways and dual carriageways
- Zebra crossings (black and white stripes on the road) give pedestrians right of way to cross the road
Speed Limits
All speed signs will be in mph.
For a standard Avis rental vehicle with no trailers:
- Urban areas: 30 mph (48 km/h)
- Motorways: 70 mph (112 km/h)
- Rural areas: 60 mph (96 km/h)
Unless indicated by road signs.
Child safety / Seatbelt laws
- It is compulsory for the driver and all passengers to wear a seatbelt
- Children aged under 12 or less than 135cm tall must be seated in an appropriate child restraint for their size
Please note - It is the child’s parent / guardian or vehicle renter’s responsibility to fit the
child seat.
This road rules information is for provided for general guidance only. We endeavour to keep the information up to date and accurate, but any reliance you place on this information is at your own risk.
Beyond Birmingham with your hire car
If you’re travelling from central Birmingham with your Avis rental, you can reach the postcard perfect villages of the Cotswolds in an hour. The world-famous university city of Cambridge is under two hours’ drive away – prepare for an afternoon of laid-back punting down the River Cam, and exploring the historic campus buildings. Or you can even leave England entirely. Why not travel south-west, to explore what the eastern part of Wales has to offer?
You can make the pilgrimage to the second-hand bookshop capital of the world, Hay-on-Wye, which also plays host to a famous literary festival. And if you head further north, the mill towns and rocky beauty of the Peak District National Park lie just 90 minutes away.
Why choose Avis for your Birmingham Airport car hire?
- Fully flexible
Enjoy fee-free flexible booking with full cash refunds and no vouchers.
- Fully flexible
- Savings on coverage
When you choose Avis Inclusive you can experience total peace of mind with no extras or surprises. Pay one upfront price for free Roadside Assistance Plus and 25% discount on comprehensive zero-excess cover.
- Savings on coverage
- Loyalty benefits
Join our free loyalty programme Avis Preferred, and benefit from priority service, discounts and more.
- Loyalty benefits
- Safety first
From our well-maintained fleet to protecting your data, we take safety seriously. That’s why we’ve partnered with Dettol® to ensure both hygienic rental locations and thoroughly cleaned vehicles.
- Safety first
- Faster collection
Save time at the counter by registering your details in advance with our simple and free QuickPass. You could be on the road sooner than you think.
- Faster collection
- VIP treatment
Get priority counter service on collection with Avis Preferred. At our larger locations you can use our Avis app to go straight to your car where the keys will be waiting for you.
- VIP treatment
Birmingham Airport car rental FAQs
How do I collect my hire car at Birmingham airport?
When you land at Birmingham Airport, head from the Arrivals hall to our desk. One of our members of staff will process your booking, and then you may proceed to collect your vehicle at the Car Rental Centre.
Can I return a rental car to the airport?
If you've rented a car from a different Avis hub but wish to return it at Birmingham Airport, then you must arrange your return prior to the commencement of your rental agreement. If you return your car to the airport without specifying in your rental contract, a fee will apply.
Do I need winter tyres to drive in the UK?
No, there is no legal requirement for passenger cars in the United Kingdom to be equipped with winter tyres. However, most of our cars in our Birmingham rental hubs will have winter tyres available.