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Good to know
- IATA code
- BHX
- ICAO code
- EGBB
- Terminals
- 1
- To city centre
- 6 mi
- Main road
- A45
- Transport to the centre
- Train · Bus · Taxi
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Currency
- GBP
- Driving side
- Left-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 13
- Rental companies
- 6
- Off-airport offices
- 2
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Rental desks at Birmingham Airport
Desks in the terminals and offices nearby, with the distance from the airport.
In the terminal
Offices 11Outside the airport
Offices 2
Rental companies at Birmingham Airport
Offices come from open map data — not every one can be booked through our search.
Enterprise
- Offices
- 3
Avis
- Offices
- 2
Europcar
- Offices
- 2
Hertz
- Offices
- 2
Sixt
- Offices
- 2
Green Motion
- Offices
- 1
At Birmingham Airport
Birmingham Airport sits 7 nautical miles east-south-east of Birmingham city centre, in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull. Birmingham Airport has 1 terminal. Birmingham is 6 mi away, by the A45; there is also a train, a bus and taxis.
Picking up and returning
Driving to the airport
Drivers coming from either the north or the south leave the M42 at Junction Six for the airport.
Public transport into town
The airport has stops outside Terminal One for bus X1 towards the city centre and Coventry, X12 towards Solihull and 96 towards Erdington and Kingstanding.
Popular searches at Birmingham Airport
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Rules of the road in the United Kingdom
- Speed limits
- 30 / 60 / 70 mph
- Alcohol limit
- 0.8 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- tolls on some motorways
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
United Kingdom: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the left. If you are used to the right, allow yourself a little time at the start — junctions and roundabouts catch people out, not the straight roads.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in GBP. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Sometimes, but only if the rental company allows it, and it often costs extra. Check the terms before you book.
How far is Birmingham from the airport?
6 mi.
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
An EU or EEA licence is enough.
What are the speed limits in United Kingdom?
30 mph in towns, 60 mph on open roads, 70 mph on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Some motorways charge at the barrier, others are free.
Which car rental companies serve Birmingham Airport?
At the airport: Avis, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and an independent office. Desks are in the terminal. Outside the airport, nearby: Enterprise and Green Motion.