Cheap Car Rentals in Alabama

Birmingham, AL, United States

10 Feb — 17 Feb

Same drop-off

Fri 10/2

Noon

Fri 17/2

Noon

Driver's age:

26-65Other

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Alabama?

January

1,031,411 ₫

February

1,429,910 ₫

March

1,664,322 ₫

April

1,734,646 ₫

May

1,593,999 ₫

June

1,500,234 ₫

July

1,523,675 ₫

August

1,359,587 ₫

September

1,570,557 ₫

October

1,687,763 ₫

November

1,570,557 ₫

December

1,453,352 ₫

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Alabama is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is April. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular Car Types in Alabama

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Small is the cheapest car type you can rent in Alabama this past week from 14,379 rental locations out of 250 rental agencies. Prices for a Alabama Small rental start from 28 ₫/day. Check out available deals for 2 car types currently offered at listed car rental agencies here:

Small

28 ₫+

SUV

39 ₫+

Top rental agencies in Alabama

All major car rental suppliers in Alabama

Alamo

8.0

Very good

123 reviews•4 locations

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8.0

Very good|Nov 2022

Like - allowed me to change drop-off location to one more convenient for me.

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

Easy checkout and return! Great value! Please check tire pressure beforehand.

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

Extremely clean car for a great price!

8.0

Very good|Feb 2022

The amount of time I waited to get a receipt after turning the car in was excessive. They had a few employees handling three different rental-car companies.

5.9

Fair|Aug 2021

The National / Alamo service counter was not open inside and there was no sign on the desk to indicate that they were located outside under the parking garage.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2021

We were expecting a midsize vehicle, but when we arrived all they had was a minivan. I was concerned about it getting terrible gas mileage and being bigger than we needed, but it worked out alright. It was comfortable for the 2 weeks we had it and the gas wasn't as good as we would have liked, but we enjoyed the space and comfort for the amount of time we spent on the road.

1 out of 41

Enterprise

7.8

Good

123 reviews•36 locations

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6.0

Okay|Jan 2023

It took a while to finally get a car but once we got it everything was good. The person that dropped me off was very nice and made up for the hassle.

2.0

Poor|Oct 2022

Didn’t actually have the car for rent even though you could book it online.

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2022

Amazing customer service!!!

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

Couldn’t modify reservation.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2022

Enterprise cancelled my reservation while I was in flight to Huntsville AL, saying they had no cars to rent.

8.0

Very good|Jul 2022

The pickup experience was not great. Set to pickup at 1600 and got in the suv at 1830. The drop off experience was much better and the gut in charge, Shed was excellent.

1 out of 41

Enterprise Locations in Alabama

1000 Glenn Hearn Blvd Sw

+1 833 898 2146

1006 Jordan Ln Nw

+1 256 532 3117

1109 W I-65 Service Rd N

+1 251 344 0730

11803 Memorial Pkwy Sw

+1 256 880 5224

1201 Rucker Blvd

+1 334 347 9800

123 Dickerson St

+1 334 265 1900

1230 Inverness Cors

+1 205 991 6222

130 E Veterans Blvd

+1 334 821 8536

185 Eastern Blvd

+1 334 277 4300

1990 Us Highway 98

+1 251 928 6810

210 Skyland Blvd

+1 205 349 4446

2117 6th Ave South

+1 256 340 1550

2325 5th Ave N

+1 205 323 4446

2401 Bob Wallace Avenue

+1 256 534 9700

2443 Montgomery Hwy

+1 334 792 6868

2455 Michigan Ave

+1 251 432 4476

2509 Ensley Ave

+1 205 786 3868

2551 John Hawkins Pkwy

+1 205 823 4446

2728 4th Avenue South

+1 205 326 6555

2929 Government Blvd

+1 251 470 0607

2958 E South Blvd

+1 334 280 3200

29819 Frederick Blvd

+1 251 266 5175

3025 Atlanta Hwy

+1 334 272 3123

3328 Old Columbiana Rd

+1 205 823 4446

3410 South Mckenzie Street

+1 251 943 3888

400 Palisades Blvd

+1 205 414 9393

4437 Selma Hwy

+1 334 288 2880

4704 Cahaba River Rd Ste J

+1 205 991 6222

5900 Messer Airport Hwy

+1 833 886 0848

64 North Broad Street

+1 251 432 4476

6755-a University Dr Nw

+1 256 430 1818

8010 Airport Blvd

+1 251 639 9609

806 Opelika Rd

+1 334 826 0227

8400 Airport Blvd

+1 833 740 1723

9300 Madison Blvd

+1 256 464 5609

9709 Parkway E Ste G

+1 205 838 4979

Dollar

6.7

Okay

116 reviews•6 locations

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4.0

Mediocre|Oct 2022

Person that gave us our key at Hertz counter was totally passed out with her head on the counter. Drop off was poorly marked and unorganized. Price on your website did not include many fees added at airport (approximately $95). Price of vehicle was already overpriced for such a budget/ low grade vehicle.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2022

I loved the convenience of having the car available just steps from baggage claim.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2022

Customer service was not helping rearranging my reservation when my travel plans were delayed. Had to pay for a car I didn’t use

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2022

All was good

2.0

Poor|Mar 2022

I made a mistake on my booking and minutes later I realized it was too late and there was no way to cancel it!!! I have not used the car and my card was charged full amount for the payment!!! Very bad experience!!!

2.0

Poor|Jan 2022

Horrible customer service. Kayak helped me fix my issues, but Dollar was horrible.

1 out of 39

Hertz

5.8

Fair

204 reviews•24 locations

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2.0

Poor|Mar 2021

No they was not friendly,they didn’t rent me a car they said my license was no good that was a lie had to go to Avis at the airport so I could get a car

They could have checked my license calling my insurance company.

2.0

Poor|Feb 2023

Company confirmed they had a rental the day before when I showed up they did not have a vehicle available.

2.0

Poor|Feb 2023

Booked car thru app, but when I arrived for pick up I was informed that no cars were available even though the booking was only 30 minutes prior. My Uber had already left so I needed to get another Uber in order to get to Avis for a rental car at the airport

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

Hertz pick up location agent was NOT helpful. When I arrived he told me he had NO car for me to rent. I was able to get a vehicle only because of my luck and ability to work things out. A customer showed up to return a vehicle and I suggested to the agent he let me take that car. He allowed me to take the car without a full tank of gas and a dirty interior. I was late for a meeting and took the car "as is". This is no way to run a car rental agency.

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

It would have been better if they had a car. I received a text about 10 minutes after I booked saying they were overbooked and would not be able to honor the reservation. I had to scramble pretty hard and though I don't blame Hertz for 'the way things work' in the rental car business, but I am not a fan of 'the way things work' in the rental car business. Surely there is a way to better integrate inventory and availability even through a 3rd party site. There are other industries that seem to be able to do this (Ticketmaster, for example). Why do we normalize overbooking in airlines and rental cars?

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

The pick up and drop off process. No inspection done prior to leaving and having to drive vehicle out of gate myself. Incorrect gas mileage listed on paperwork. Employee not opening office on time due to being late.

1 out of 68

Hertz Locations in Alabama

1000 Glenn Hearn Blvd

+1 256 772 9331

1107 E I-65 Service Rd S

+1 251 473 3026

2003 Highway 98

+1 251 625 4398

2019 6th Ave Se

+1 256 353 9110

2223 Memorial Pkwy S.w.

+1 256 551 2744

2390 Automotive Boulevard

+1 334 466 5578

2455 Michigan Ave

+1 251 633 4000

2508 5th Ave S

+1 205 320 2533

2508 5th Avenue S

+1 205 320 2533

312 Merchants Walk Ste 5a

+1 205 349 6144

312-a Schillinger Rd

+1 251 237 8180

341 Molton Street

+1 334 551 0987

4123 Ross Clark Circle

+1 334 673 3556

4445 Selma Hwy

+1 334 284 1560

5406 Highway 280 E Ste D105

+1 205 980 9271

5900 Messer Airport Hwy

+1 205 591 6090

64 South Water St

+1 251 405 5872

6901 Vaughn Rd

3344092442

6901 Vaughn Rd

+1 334 260 0587

800 Airport Drive Ste.13

+1 334 983 4514

8097 State Highway 59

+1 251 943 6466

818 North Quida Street

+1 334 347 3223

8400 Airport Blvd.

+1 251 633 4000

9091 Madison Blvd

+1 256 772 7166

Budget

7.2

Good

82 reviews•12 locations

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8.0

Very good|Jun 2019

Very good with my ladie from Huntsville

When I dropped off at miami I will not come back no more like a costumer because of that Spanish guy take the car yesterday that's was unfair chage me again 20 something $ for a little gauge gaz I full the car but I have to drive it to bring it to Miami

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

Great truck, needs running boards to assist getting in.

2.0

Poor|Oct 2022

The car was filthy and not clean when I picked it up. It seemed heavily of smoke and gas fumes. The fee was astronomical and the representative would not change it to the government rate, even though I showed them the paperwork.

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

Very clean vehicle great person who rented to us

2.0

Poor|Sep 2022

We made a reservation for a truck & made the rental request a week in advance. When we got there to pick up the vehicle, no trucks. They offered us a small SUV which would not fulfill our needs. They gave us no other options. If I had wanted a small SUV, I would have requested that from the options menu.

8.0

Very good|Jun 2022

My pickup could have gone better. There was no one in the building with a sign saying “Go directly to the booth outside”. After I went to the booth they said I could have gotten someone inside to help me. They were out of compact cars so they rented me a Jeep Grand Cherokee for the same price.

1 out of 28

Budget Locations in Alabama

1000 Glenn Hearn Blvd Sw

+1 256 258 1038

1600 6th Avenue Se

+1 256 350 8838

2301 Third Avenue South

+1 205 322 3598

2455 Michigan Avenue

+1 251 633 4745

3154 University Drive Nw

+1 256 319 1613

4445 Selma Highway

+1 334 284 5488

450 Cahaba Park Circle

+1 205 552 1515

4740 Vaughn Road

+1 334 647 1561

5344 Messer Airport Highway

+1 205 322 3596

5900 Messer Airport Highway

+1 205 322 3596

7601 R Cardinal Airport Rd

+1 205 345 3334

8400 Airport Boulevard

+1 251 639 2120

Thrifty

7.1

Good

63 reviews•6 locations

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8.0

Very good|Aug 2022

Did not like that they charged us for fuel when we bought it back with a full tank.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2022

Super easy and fast service.

2.0

Poor|Jun 2021

Cheaper

I risked paying ahead & had to cancel & LOST my $$$ - Yukk

2.0

Poor|Apr 2021

They didn't have a car for me

2.0

Poor|Mar 2021

There wasn’t any staff there. Just a sign saying they didn’t have any cars available even though I had reserved one already.

Actually having a car, or at least communicating with me about not having a car after I already had a reservation

4.0

Mediocre|Oct 2020

A REFUND ON MY CANCELLATION

1 out of 21

Avis

6.8

Okay

89 reviews•9 locations

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2.0

Poor|Sep 2019

I liked the gas mileage of the car.

Agent at counter advised they did not have the full-size car I ordered, she had no idea of the different insurance coverages offered and what each one covered, told me to return the car with a gas receipt to prove I bought the gas that would be in the car, had to walk at least 1/4 mile to reach the car I rented, the rented car was dirty and had a service light on along with a low tire pressure light, I was advised there “may or may not” be someone there to receive my car upon return so I was to fill out the mileage, gas, condition report at drop off. I could go on but why bother, no more AVIS for me - very unprofessional.

8.0

Very good|Nov 2022

Customer service was great . Very quick pick up and drop off but car itself was dirty and smelled horrible. It was not well maintained

6.0

Okay|Oct 2022

Reservation cancelled the day before rental due to lack of cars. Made a different reservation and had a 45 minute wait at the reservation counter

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

Could have used a GPS

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

Check in and check out was easy. There was a car waiting for me and it was even nicer than I reserved!

2.0

Poor|Oct 2022

Horrible experience. No car received.

1 out of 30

Payless

6.7

Okay

34 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Feb 2022

The car smelled of smoke to the point that we had to keep the windows open the entire time we had the vehicle.

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2021

The rental from BHM airport was simple. The minivan was just what we needed

8.0

Very good|Dec 2021

The car I used was in good condition and had great gas mileage

2.0

Poor|Jun 2022

The van was broken. Windshield had black tape and flap with noise throughout the trip. The van was flithy when I picked it up.

1.9

Poor|Oct 2021

The check in was horrible!!!! We were in line for about 11/2 hrs. There was one person working having to do all aspects of the job. She did an excellent job with customer service.

1.9

Poor|Oct 2021

The best thing about this experience was the Manager the next day. We got our car the first day, not the right one. Our car was sold/overbooked. It died within using the car within 20 miles. Had to get it towed, service rep said we would have to incur the costs? Making us freak out for a moment. Manager fixed it and gave us a car and it worked for the rest of the weekend. Very upsetting to have this happen and its a real shame.

1 out of 12

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Car Rental FAQs

Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Alabama?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Firefly (10.0 rating), Super Cheap (10.0 rating) and Signature Rent A Car (10.0 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Alabama.

What are gas prices like in Alabama?

The average gas price in Alabama is 23,207 ₫/liter over the past month, costing you anywhere between 1,044,304 ₫ and 1,508,439 ₫ to fill up a car’s gas tank.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Alabama for the best price?

Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 18% on a rental car in Alabama. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 11 days prior to your desired date.