Car Rentals at the Birmingham International Airport Car Rental

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is located five miles northeast of the central business district of Birmingham, Alabama, serving the surrounding Central Alabama region. With more than 160 flights daily, to 37 cities across the United States, the airport serves over 3 million passengers every year. A Birmingham International Airport car rental a great way to get around, whether Birmingham is your final destination, or you’re just taking advantage of low rates on your way to Atlanta or elsewhere in the state. Look for great deals on Birmingham International Airport car rentals and save time and money to enjoy all that the area has to offer. BHM offers flights on United, Delta, American, Continental, US, Southwest, and Northwest air lines. The airport is currently undergoing a massive terminal expansion which will include more modern customer conveniences, upgraded concessions, and international gates with Federal Inspection Services. Birmingham International Airport car rentals are provided in terminal by Thrifty, Enterprise, Dollar, Alamo, Budget, National, Avis, and Hertz. Try Thrifty for the lowest rates, followed by Enterprise and Dollar. Additional rental locations are available downtown (usually for better rates than those at the airport) from Enterprise, Avis, National, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz, Alamo, and Dollar. Try Hertz for the best deals, followed by Enterprise and Thrifty. You must present a valid driver's license and credit card issued in your name at most Birmingham International Airport rental car agencies (although some will take a cash deposit depending on a credit check), along with proof of insurance if you decline the vendor's coverage options. Usually age requirements for a rent a car are 21 for compact and economy cars, 25 for all others, and an additional young driver charge may apply for anyone under 25 (select agencies will rent to qualifying individuals over 18 for an additional fee). Intersecting local highways include Interstate 20, Interstate 65, and Interstate 59, as well as a southern beltway Interstate 459, the Elton B. Stephens (Red Mountain) Expressway (U.S. Highway 31 & U.S. Highway 280), and the new Corridor X (Future Interstate 22). Be sure to ask the car rental agency for help navigating downtown or consider a vehicle with a built in GPS.