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.

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.

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.

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.

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.