Compare car hire at BHX
A car hire comparison tool will sit here. For now, the companies and opening hours below are the place to start.
Where to find it
After arrivals, leave the terminal and follow the signs for "Car Rental". The airport says the Car Rental area is about a 5 minute walk from the terminal, with a dedicated collect-and-return car park. For step-free help, the assistance desk lists the car hire area as 535 metres away, around 11 minutes.
Companies and opening hours
Car hire at Birmingham Airport
| Company | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Avis | Mon to Thu 06:30 to 23:00, Fri 06:30 to 22:00, Sat 07:00 to 19:00, Sun 10:00 to 22:00 |
| Budget | Sun to Fri 06:00 to midnight, Sat 07:00 to 23:00 |
| Alamo, Enterprise and National | Mon to Fri 07:00 to 23:00, Sat 08:00 to 20:00, Sun 08:00 to 23:00 |
| Europcar | Mon to Fri 06:30 to 23:00, Sat 08:00 to 20:00, Sun 08:00 to 23:00 |
| Hertz and Firefly | Mon to Fri 07:00 to 22:00, Sat 08:00 to 16:00, Sun 10:00 to 18:00 |
| Sixt | Mon to Fri 07:00 to 23:00, Sat 07:00 to 17:00, Sun 08:00 to 23:00 |
Hours from the airport's car hire page (September 2026). Hertz and Sixt ask you to use the key drop box when the cabin is closed. check before you travel
Tips for hiring at BHX
- Late flight? Check the desk hours above against your landing time, and tell the company your flight number.
- The airport is next to junction 6 of the M42, so you are on the motorway within minutes.
- Returning the car: follow the car rental return signs and leave time for the walk back to check-in.
Questions travellers ask
Are the car hire desks inside the terminal?
No. The Car Rental area is about a 5 minute walk from the terminal; follow the "Car Rental" signs.
Which car hire companies are at Birmingham Airport?
Avis, Budget, Alamo, Enterprise, National, Europcar, Hertz, Firefly and Sixt, according to the airport.
Sources
Last checked 13 October 2026. Spotted something out of date? Details at the airport change often; the airport's website and your airline have the final word.