What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Alabama?

According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Alabama from the following companies over the past two weeks: Hertz (AED 200/day), Alamo (AED 213/day), and Dollar (AED 239/day).

Which car hire 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 car hire companies in Alabama.

How much does it cost to hire a car in Alabama for a week from Thrifty?

Thrifty is one of the top picks in Alabama. They can have you in a hire car for about AED 1,286 per week on average.

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

Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 45% to make it a great deal in Alabama. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.

Can I rent a car for a month in Alabama?

Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Alabama however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

Cheap Car Rentals in Alabama | Deals From AED 19/Day

Birmingham, AL, United States

16 Jun — 23 Jun

Same drop-off

Driver's age:

Fri 16/6

Noon

Fri 23/6

Noon

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

January

AED 154

February

AED 183

March

AED 209

April

AED 209

May

AED 201

June

AED 212

July

AED 220

August

AED 201

September

AED 238

October

AED 253

November

AED 238

December

AED 220

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Alabama is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is October. 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.

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Top rental agencies in Alabama

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0

Very Good

116 reviews•35 locations

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8.0

Very Good|Mar 2023

I was somewhat of a difficult time by the counterperson in Mobile for looking to pickup my car an hour prior to my stated reservation time, which I've never experienced in all my decades renting cars for business and personal travel. Outside of this, the pickup and return process were good and positive.

2.0

Poor|Feb 2023

I could not rent a car, the company had sold out all the cars. I had to rent from another company. Nobody returned 22 dollars for insurance (prepayment). It was a very bad experience.

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.

1 out of 39

Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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

1704 S Quintard Ave

+1 256 832 5455

185 Eastern Blvd

+1 334 277 4300

210 Skyland Blvd

+1 205 349 4446

2117 6th Ave South

+1 256 340 1550

2321 Mall Road

+1 256 767 0292

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

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

9709 Parkway E Ste G

+1 205 838 4979

Alamo

7.9

Good

125 reviews•4 locations

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2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

Their system couldn’t even process a credit card so we used another company

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

helpful, friendly, efficient

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.

1 out of 42

Dollar

6.7

Okay

121 reviews•6 locations

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2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

I arrived to the Dollar and they did not have available cars.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

The van we rented was very nice. The pickup and drop off was very easy

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Everything was fantastic

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

We were not able to get our rental when we landed as the dollar office was closed!

4.0

Mediocre|Mar 2023

Dollar at the BHM airport is basically nonexistent. There is apparently never any staff at the desk, there is no kiosk in the garage, and no one to help you figure out how to actually get your car. Avoid using Dollar here and just go for a bigger name rental company.

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.

1 out of 41

Hertz

5.6

Fair

215 reviews•23 locations

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2.0

Poor|May 2023

After the amount of money I paid. They tried charging $1200 as a retainer without telling me. I actually canceled the rental and just ordered an Uber

2.0

Poor|May 2023

Hertz didn't let me rent car due to person at counter personal opinion

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

all very good, I recommend for all

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

I like all service

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

Waited for AC n hour for the CSR on pick up

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

The service was quick , and easy. From my pickup to returning.

1 out of 72

Hertz Locations in Alabama

1000 Glenn Hearn Blvd

+1 256 772 9331

1107 E I-65 Service Rd S

+1 251 473 3026

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

875 Cox Creek Parkway

+1 256 275 3313

Budget

7.1

Good

88 reviews•13 locations

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4.0

Mediocre|May 2023

The first car we got was infested with ants. We had to return it for another one. That car wasn’t the cleanest, but at least it wasn’t infested with ants. The girl at the check in desk was super nice and accommodating. I just wish budget would clean the inside of their cars between customers.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

I reserved a vehicle with the intention to tow a camper the next day. I then called the company to make absolutely certain the vehicle had a tow hitch as other companies I have rented from always did. They informed they did not permit towing with their vehicles. I then cancelled the reservation (all within 30 minutes). They charged me a $50 fee for cancelling within 24 hours of the rental, but they, of course, ignored the fact I did so within 30 minutes of making the rental reservation online to begin with. The rental location was closed as I did this late at night, so they had taken no action whatsoever to prepare for my rental. Long story short, I will NEVER do business with this company. Too many others to choose from. Screw me once, shame on you. Screw me twice, shame on me. I don't give second chances to do me dirty.

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

8.0

Very Good|May 2023

Great! Excellent staff!

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

Everything was super-smooth. Totally satisfied.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

The Birmingham employees were awesome!

1 out of 30

Budget Locations in Alabama

1000 Glenn Hearn Blvd Sw

+1 256 258 1038

1100 South Quintard Avenue

+1 256 236 2266

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

7.0

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

96 reviews•11 locations

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6.0

Okay|Mar 2023

Overcharged from what my Hotwire agreement was.

8.0

Very Good|Mar 2023

Friendly staff

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.

4.0

Mediocre|Apr 2023

The bad part: The staff member was in such a rush to clock out that they didn’t want to check us in with our rental and told me “you can go back in line and wait on her.” until the other staff (who was already busy with other customers) had to ask him to take care of us. So he grumbled through the process and gave me the keys to a truck without telling us we didn’t get the Camry or a car like we booked until we walked out there and realized it was a full size truck. Not the most comfortable ride back home when you’re expecting an easy to drive sedan. So basically staff interaction was not pleasant sums up the bad part of the experience. The good: It was easy to book online, the value for the price was competitive and the process of pickup and return was simple.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

Says they accept debit cards but they do not

2.0

Poor|Feb 2023

First car I was given had nonstop electrical problems. The CarPlay wouldn’t work and then ultimately an electrical failure rendered the car useless. After several hours, which caused me to miss a critical meeting, I secured a replacement vehicle. The lift gate on that one had to be forced open and closed. When I returned it, the attendant said, “they knew about that.” Won’t ever be using Avis again.

1 out of 32

Avis Locations in Alabama

1000 Glenn Hearn Blvd Sw

+1 256 258 1034

1100 South Quintard Avenue

+1 256 238 1261

2455 Michigan Ave

+1 251 633 4745

3265 Ross Clark Circle

+1 334 648 6257

3439 Colonnade Parkway Ste 700

+1 205 991 6201

4445 Selma Highway

+1 334 284 0211

4808 University Drive

+1 256 562 0150

5900 Messer Airport Highway

+1 205 599 0685

7601 R Cardinal Airport Rd

+1 205 345 3333

800 Airport Drive Suite 12

+1 334 983 3575

8400 Airport Boulevard

+1 251 633 4743

Payless

6.4

Okay

35 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

6.0

Okay|Mar 2023

The vehicle I rented was in rough shape. The brakes weren't working well and it had body damage on it. Customer service was good at pickup.

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 out of 12

Car Hire FAQs

What are petrol prices like in Alabama

The average price of petrol in Alabama is AED 3.71/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between AED 167 and AED 241 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.