Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Best for: Begin driving after landing or return before a BHX flight
Walk to the signed rental car park; inspect the booked operator and return conditions.
Birmingham Airport car hire from the rental car park
For Birmingham Airport car hire, leave arrivals to the right and follow Car Rental signs to the dedicated rental car park, about a five-minute walk from the terminal. Enterprise, Alamo and National use this area alongside other rental brands. A Green Motion offer instead uses Birmingham International station concourse via the free Air-Rail Link, so the booked operator decides which route to take. The passenger forecourt and railway station are separate destinations, so save the booked operator and vehicle-return point before leaving. If Birmingham city centre is your only first stop, compare the free Air-Rail Link to Birmingham International station and a later city collection with airport hire and parking. For a Midlands road trip on arrival, book BHX specifically; Birmingham, Alabama is a different airport.
Editor: Ane
Birmingham Airport at a glance
- Collection
- Signed rental car park about five minutes on foot from the terminal
- Enterprise arrival
- Exit arrivals to the right and follow signs to the rental car park
- Rail alternative
- Free Air-Rail Link between terminal and Birmingham International station
- Road approach
- Airport Way from A45 and M42 junction 6
Search Birmingham Airport car hire from the rental car park
Search starts at Birmingham Airport [BHX], with the same return location and GBP as the requested currency. Check the exact branch, collection instructions and full conditions in the selected offer.
Preparing live car hire search
Choose when to collect in Birmingham Airport
Supplier collection arrangements
Selected airport rental operators and collection arrangements. Check availability in your search. Your selected offer and voucher identify the booked branch.
Dedicated airport rental car park
- Enterprise, Alamo and National Birmingham Airport
Arriving Enterprise customers turn right out of arrivals and follow signs to the rental car park. Its branch address is Terminal Link Building, Airport Way, B26 3QJ. Enterprise requires a flight itinerary or boarding pass for this airport pickup. Confirm which partner name appears on the reservation.
Dedicated airport rental car park
- Avis and Budget Birmingham Airport
Arrivals follow signs to the airport Car Rental area. Check the booked counter opening hours after a late flight and the return route on the agreement.
Dedicated airport rental car park
- Europcar Birmingham Airport
Reach this operator in the rental area on foot from the terminal. A specific offer still controls collection time, payment and vehicle handover.
Dedicated airport rental car park
- Hertz, Firefly and SIXT Birmingham Airport
These operators use the rental area. Hertz and SIXT have key dropboxes for closed cabins, but an after-hours handback must match the selected agreement.
Ground floor of Birmingham International station concourse
- Green Motion Birmingham International
Use the free Air-Rail Link from the terminal to Birmingham International station, then descend to the ground-floor concourse for the Green Motion branch. This is a separate handover from the airport rental car park. Confirm the return approach and collection window in the offer.
Walk to the correct rental counter
The rental car park is a separate place from the passenger forecourt.
Follow signs from arrivals
Once through the terminal, turn right out of arrivals and follow Car Rental signs. The dedicated collect-and-return car park is about five minutes on foot. Keep children, bags and documents together for this walk; a pickup time exactly at scheduled touchdown leaves little allowance for baggage and the handover. The Enterprise branch address is Terminal Link Building, Airport Way, B26 3QJ, but use the final booking to identify the correct operating company and counter. Green Motion uses the ground floor of Birmingham International station concourse instead; take the Air-Rail Link for that operator. Do not go to Car Park 1 or a passenger pickup bay by assumption.
Bring the airport-specific documents
Enterprise asks BHX customers for a flight itinerary or boarding pass showing arrival. That requirement belongs to its airport branch, not automatically to every operator. Check the chosen supplier for original licence, identification, payment card, security hold and any DVLA check code. Put the main driver name on the reservation exactly as required; a second driver needs to be accepted and added to the agreement. Resolve licence and card questions before walking to the rental car park with luggage.
Decide when a Birmingham car is useful
A direct drive into the Midlands and a city-centre stay have different costs.
Use rail for a city-first visit
Birmingham International station connects to the terminal through the free Air-Rail Link. It runs between the station first floor and airport first floor, with operating hours that should be checked against the flight. From the station, trains run to Birmingham New Street and other destinations. If the first nights are in the walkable centre, price rail, a later named city branch and those driving days. Include the trip back to a suitable branch before departure. The station link does not collect you at the car rental park.
Compare airport and later city pickupCollect at BHX for a regional start
For a first stop in Coventry, Warwickshire or a spread of Midlands visits, collecting after landing can avoid a second trip to a branch. Set the first actual address before driving out, then check the route rather than assuming every Midlands trip passes through Birmingham centre. Airport Way joins the A45 near M42 junction 6. Allow for the terminal walk, inspection and unfamiliar junctions before committing to a meeting time. A different airport or city return must be chosen in the quote.
Compare UK starting regionsReturn to the rental car park before your flight
The rental handback is not a passenger drop-off.
Save the rental return entrance
Navigate to the actual operator return, using the agreement and signed Car Rental entrance rather than the airport terminal postcode alone. The dedicated collect-and-return car park is within walking distance of the terminal. Leave time to refuel under the booked policy, find the right bay, unload bags and walk back. Photograph the car and fuel gauge when safe, and keep the final check-in record. A last-minute stop in a passenger bay does not end the rental.
Match out-of-hours terms to the operator
Avis, Budget, Enterprise group, Europcar, Hertz, Firefly and SIXT have different opening hours. Hertz and SIXT have dropboxes for closed cabins; Enterprise has an after-hours return option at its branch. These return facilities do not promise late pickup or apply to a different operator. Confirm the booked return time, key location and when responsibility ends. If the flight leaves early, allow for the walk after leaving the vehicle.
Price the whole Midlands hire
The daily rate is only one part of the first and final day.
Check card, cover and licence conditions
Compare the payable total, deposit or card hold, damage excess, protection exclusions, fuel policy, mileage and fees for a child seat or second driver. Enterprise has detailed BHX terms, including payment and visitor documents, but another operator may differ. A separate excess-reimbursement policy does not necessarily remove the supplier hold. Check the chosen category and main driver before paying; resolve any uncertainty about a foreign licence through the official eligibility service.
Estimate the Birmingham hire totalInclude different returns and parking
A route ending at Manchester, Bristol or a city branch needs the exact drop-off in the quote. Enterprise applies a one-way fee that varies by category, place and date; other companies set their own terms. Compare the one-way total with driving back to BHX, including fuel, time, parking and any road charges on the actual route. For a Birmingham city stay before driving, compare unused airport-rental days with the train and later collection costs.
Check a one-way Midlands returnChoose a car that fits bags and urban parking
The first address matters more than a category picture.
Test real luggage fit
Count occupied seats, large cases, cabin bags, pushchairs and child restraints. A compact car can be easier around central parking if all luggage fits inside safely; a family category may provide more space but the exact model can vary. Check automatic transmission availability in the chosen offer. Before leaving the rental park, inspect the assigned vehicle with the full party aboard, record existing damage and make sure the boot closes without obstructing rear visibility.
Check car and luggage fitPlan the first overnight parking
A city hotel, Coventry meeting and rural Warwickshire stay call for different parking and comfort choices. Verify the accommodation parking entrance, height restriction and charging policy if a larger vehicle seems useful. An SUV label does not grant off-road permission under the rental agreement. If the car will sit unused in a Birmingham garage, recheck whether rail and later collection covers the same journey with fewer rental days.
Leave BHX toward the real first stop
Birmingham Airport is a Midlands gateway, not a single road itinerary.
Separate airport road and station route
A car leaves via Airport Way and the A45; the Air-Rail Link is for rail passengers. For an eastbound first stop around Coventry or a southbound Warwickshire route, set that address and check current traffic before pulling out. Do not use Birmingham Airport as the navigation destination after vehicle collection. If a delayed landing turns the first leg into night driving, move the overnight plan rather than compressing inspection or rest time.
Choose the final branch in advance
If the trip finishes at another airport, search the actual drop-off location and inspect its opening and key-return rules. Birmingham city, BHX and Birmingham, Alabama are not substitutes. A one-way quote can also change the total enough to alter the route choice, so compare it before finalising accommodation. Keep the return address and flight terminal separately in navigation.
Compare Birmingham one-way optionsBirmingham Airport rental questions
Where are rental cars at Birmingham Airport?
The main airport rental area is about five minutes on foot from the terminal. Green Motion instead uses the ground floor of Birmingham International station concourse, reached by Air-Rail Link. Match the booked operator.
Is Birmingham International station the rental car park?
No. The station connects to the airport by the free Air-Rail Link. Rental collection is in the signed car park reached on foot from arrivals.
Can I return a BHX hire car after hours?
Some operators offer a key drop or after-hours return. Confirm the exact bay, key process and responsibility terms for your selected supplier and booking.
Should I hire at BHX for a Birmingham city stay?
Compare rail to the centre and a later city branch with airport rental and hotel parking. Collecting at BHX may suit an immediate Midlands drive.
Which Birmingham airport should I enter in the search?
Use Birmingham Airport in England, code BHX. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Airport in Alabama is a different pickup.
Do I need my flight details to collect at BHX?
Enterprise asks Birmingham Airport customers for a flight itinerary or boarding pass. Check the booked operator for its own required documents.
Compare Birmingham Airport car hire from the rental car park
Choose your dates and compare the total price, pickup arrangements and rental conditions. Check the branch and return plan before confirming an offer.
Search Birmingham Airport car hire from the rental car park