Car rental in Birmingham, UK
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Meet the locals in Birmingham
As one of the UK’s most diverse and friendly cities, Birmingham is brimming with culture and creativity, which you’ll find in its art galleries and food citywide. This amazing city also provides excellent hire company services for your car rental needs.
Browse Turo for Birmingham car rental and choose a vehicle from a local host for your time in and around Brum. Unlike conventional rental companies, Turo allows you to find a car that matches your style with pick-up and return locations that suit you.
Car rental in Birmingham
Instead of traditional car hire, try peer-to-peer car sharing on Turo, where you choose a car from a local host. You'll find everything from compact city runarounds to the latest luxury electric vehicles.
Pick the car you want
Rather than a generic category with traditional Birmingham hire companies, Turo lets you browse the exact rental vehicles you'll drive. With options ranging from compact runarounds for easy street parking to premium electric vehicles, our Birmingham hosts provide a diverse range of cars to suit your needs.
Luxe for less
Fancy driving a Range Rover or experiencing the comfort of premium vehicles? Perhaps getting behind the wheel of a Porsche for a few days? Car sharing on Turo is your chance to drive a luxury car — which might offer some of the cheapest car hire prices you can find.
Locations that suit you
Forget making your way to a Birmingham car hire location. On Turo, you choose a car with pick-up and return locations that suit you and your plans. Whether you're arriving at the railway station, planning a day trip, or in the city for business meetings, our host's range of rental locations can accommodate you. You can arrange a pick-up from Birmingham airport, Birmingham New Street Train Station, or elsewhere across the city.
Try car sharing in Birmingham, UK
Hit the road
With a flourishing restaurant scene, an emerging arts hub, and indie shopping (so you can pick up something genuinely one-of-a-kind), there’s always another reason to stay longer in Birmingham. Venture a little out of the metropolis, and there’s even more to win you over.
Book the perfect carMalvern Hills
Known and loved for its rolling landscape and pure spring water, the Malvern Hills has forts and castles atop hilly crests, endless ancient woodlands, and wild open commons. With Turo, you can access cars to take you to these hidden treasures without any hidden costs.
Stratford-upon-Avon
Shakespeare’s stomping ground will always attract history buffs and literary lovers, but if you don’t fall into either camp, you won’t be disappointed with the town’s clutch of excellent restaurants and hotels. Or perhaps try a little boating on the Avon. Remember to keep your valid driving license and any additional documentation handy when hiring a car.
Snowdonia
Drive a couple of hours west of Birmingham, and you’ll arrive at Snowdonia National Park in Wales. It’s an outdoorsy haven. Not only are there mountains to scale, but there’s a surf scene to find if you reach the coast. To make your journey more comfortable, consider long-term rental options for the type of vehicle that suits your travel style.
Airport pickup made easy
Skip the rental car counter — easy pickup offered by hosts at hundreds of airports across the US, UK, Canada, France, and Australia.
Parking lot pickup & return
Rather than hustling at the busy terminal curbside, take your time picking up the car at approved parking lots or garages. Check in, load up your luggage, and get comfortable with the car without a big rush.
Parking & airport fees
When picking up at some airports, you may be charged an airport fee according to the agreements in place with the airport. Parking fees are not covered by Turo — communicate with your host to confirm their process.
Free cancellation
Cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before your trip starts, unless you opt to receive a non-refundable trip discount when you book. Because life happens and it helps to be flexible when it does.
Pickup near or at Airports
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Driving tips in Birmingham
Birmingham Clean Air Zone
Birmingham City Council’s website will tell you if the car you book on Turo is exempt from the Congestion Charge in the Clean Air Zone. No vehicles are banned from using the zone, but you may need to pay to enter if your car doesn’t meet the allowed emission levels.
Plan your parking
Some of Birmingham’s city centre car parks have over 1,000 spaces, making it easy to find parking spaces in Brum. If you’re eyeing a little retail therapy, head to the Bullring car park, or try Moor Street car park. Both these options have EV charging points for electric vehicles, too.
Look out for the M6 toll
Birmingham is hemmed in by the M42, M5 and M6 motorways. Look out for the 27-mile M6 toll road, where you need to pay at a toll plaza to use the road. No change? No worries. The booths accept contactless payments.
Frequently asked questions in Birmingham
What do I need to book a car on Turo?
What do I need to book a car on Turo?
To book a car on Turo, you must create a Turo account, be 18 years old or older in the US, 21 years old or older in the UK and Australia, 23 years old or older in Canada, have a valid driver’s license, and get approved to drive on Turo. When you’re booking your first trip, you’ll go through a quick approval process by entering your driver’s license and some other information. In most cases, you’ll get approved immediately, and you’ll be set for every future road trip, business trip, and family vacation!
Do I need my own insurance?
Do I need my own insurance?
No, you don’t need personal insurance coverage to book a car on Turo.
What protection plan options are available on Turo?
What protection plan options are available on Turo?
When booking a car on Turo, you’ll choose between three protection plans — Premier, Standard, or Minimum — to get the level of protection that’s right for you.
Is third-party auto liability insurance provided for trips on Turo?
Is third-party auto liability insurance provided for trips on Turo?
Turo has arranged for third-party auto liability policy to be provided by ERS (Syndicate 218 at Lloyd’s) managed by IQUW Syndicate Management Limited, arranged via Turo’s broker, Lockton Companies LLP — you get unlimited coverage for bodily injury or death to others while coverage for motor third-party property damage is up to £20,000,000.*
How do I get discounts on cars in Birmingham?
How do I get discounts on cars in Birmingham?
On your Account page, make sure you’ve checked the box to receive email notifications, and enable push notifications from the Turo app in your phone settings — we’ll send you occasional promotions, discounts, and deals on cars in Birmingham.
Are there discounts on weekly or monthly trips?
Are there discounts on weekly or monthly trips?
Yes, many Turo hosts offer discounted prices when you book trips lasting 3+, 7+, or 30+ days, so you can get the best deals and lowest rates possible by booking longer trips.
See more about promotions & discountsWhat types of cars can I book in Birmingham?
What types of cars can I book in Birmingham?
Browse the widest selection of vehicles for every occasion and budget on Turo. Find an SUV for a family road trip, an economy car for commuting, a pickup truck for some errands, or an exotic sports car for a special night out in Birmingham.
How can I drive unlimited miles during my trip to Birmingham?
How can I drive unlimited miles during my trip to Birmingham?
Some hosts offer unlimited distance for a trip; others set a daily distance limit. On the vehicle pages, you’ll see the total miles or kilometres you’re allowed to drive under the heading “Distance included.” You can find cars offering unlimited mileage with every trip by using the “Unlimited distance” filter.
What payment methods does Turo accept?
What payment methods does Turo accept?
Turo accepts most credit cards issued by major financial institutions, including American Express and Discover cards, as well as debit cards with a Visa or Mastercard logo that are linked to a checking account.
Apple Pay and Google Pay on mobile devices are also accepted, but Turo does not accept cash or checks as valid payment methods.
What is the cancellation policy for guests on Turo?
What is the cancellation policy for guests on Turo?
You can cancel and get a full refund up to 24 hours before your trip starts, unless you opt to receive a non-refundable trip discount when you book. If you book a trip with less than 24 hours’ notice, you have one hour after booking to cancel free of charge. If you cancel after the free cancellation period ends, you will be charged a cancellation fee.
In the rare event a host cancels, you’ll be notified immediately so you can book another car, or we’ll help you find one. Your refund can be temporarily held to expedite rebooking, or the funds can be returned to your bank account — your choice.
What are the cleaning and safety policies on Turo?
What are the cleaning and safety policies on Turo?
Under the enhanced cleaning policy, hosts are required to clean and disinfect their vehicles thoroughly before every trip, so you can feel safe and comfortable behind the wheel. Turo hosts have access to training materials on enhanced safety measures and cleaning practices to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 or other viruses.
Is Turo a rental car company?
Is Turo a rental car company?
No. Unlike rental car companies, Turo is a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace where you can book directly from trusted local car owners in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. Turo does not own any vehicles — Turo hosts share their own personal cars and set their own prices, discounts, vehicle availability, and delivery options.
Are there cars available near the Birmingham airport?
Are there cars available near the Birmingham airport?
Yes, there are cars available on Turo at locations near Birmingham Airport. To save time, have your car rental delivered for pick-up and dropoff at your Birmingham airport and skip the rental counter. Alternatively, you can have your car delivered to the address of your Birmingham hotel or vacation rental, or a nearby convenient location, for a more flexible pickup time.
What types of sports cars, luxury cars, or exotics can I book in Birmingham?
What types of sports cars, luxury cars, or exotics can I book in Birmingham?
Browse a wide range of luxury vehicles for all kinds of occasions and budgets on Turo in Birmingham. Use the “Category” filter to search through all available luxury sports cars in your area. You can also use the “Deluxe class” or “Super Deluxe class” filters to browse premium or luxury car models. Or use the “Vehicle makes” filter to find cars from specific luxury brands like Bentley, Porsche, Tesla, Jaguar, Aston Martin, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Range Rover, and more.
Is there a fee to add additional drivers to my trip?
Is there a fee to add additional drivers to my trip?
There is no fee or additional charge for adding a driver to your trip on Turo. Only the guest who booked the trip can request to add drivers; Turo hosts cannot do it for you. We encourage you to request to add additional drivers before your trip starts, though guests in the US, Canada, and Australia can request to add a driver while a trip is in progress.
To speed up the process, have your additional driver create a Turo account and get approved to drive before you request to add them. All drivers must have a valid driver’s licence and meet the age requirements for the car you’ve booked. You can request to add drivers via the “Trips” tab in the Turo app without additional driver charges or extra costs.
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