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<p>Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama and the heart of the Greater Birmingham Metro area, which contains about a quarter of the state's population. The city's location at the center of one of the most extensive networks of highways and roadways in the Southeast makes a Birmingham rent a car is a great way to get around. Founded in 1871, just after the U.S. Civil War, the impressive pace of Birmingham's growth through the turn of the century earned it the nicknames "The Magic City" and "The Pittsburgh of the South". Today, the city ranks as one of the most important business and banking centers in the Southeastern US, and it is the cultural and entertainment capital of Alabama. Look for great deals on Birmingham car rentals and save time and money to visit some of the many area art galleries, the Birmingham Museum of Art (the largest art museum in the state), or see a performance by one of the state's major ballet, opera, and symphony orchestra companies based here.</p>
<p>Birmingham car rentals 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. If you fly into 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. </p>
<p>You must present a valid driver's license and credit card issued in your name at most Birmingham 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.</p>
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