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Birmingham Airport is a large, international airport situated approximately 5.5 miles outside of Birmingham City Centre. The airport caters for both domestic and international flights. It is the ideal place to hire a car from due to its convenient location and will enable you to quickly begin exploring all that the city and surrounding areas have to offer.

Car Hire Birmingham Airport: A guide to Birmingham

Flying to Birmingham from Ireland:
It is possible to fly direct from the cities of Shannon, Cork, Dublin and Knock to Ireland with connecting flights available from Donegal and Kerry. Popular airlines include Aer Lingus and Flybe. 

Getting there:
The airport is found in the Borough of Solihull. It is located close to junction 6 of the M42 motorway and accessed by the major A45 road. With this accessible route into the city centre, hiring a car is a convenient way of entering the city of Birmingham. 

The City of Birmingham:
Birmingham is a colourful, vibrant city with much for visitors to do. The city has world-class galleries and museums as well as fantastic shopping and an array of good restaurants, bars and cafes. Below are some of the city’s top attractions:
 
  • Cadbury World: There is fun for all the family on offer at this wonderful chocolate factory. You will learn how your favourite confectionary is made and maybe even get a little taste along the way!
  • The National Sea Life Centre is an under the sea spectacular, see the green sea turtles and witness the tropical reef fish swimming close to you.
  • Take a drive in your hire car to Warwick Castle where you can learn about a thousand years of history.
  • Home to the world’s biggest collection of Classic British cars is the British Motor Museum. This museum is the best of its kind and attracts motor enthusiasts from around the world. 
Not far from the city of Birmingham and easily reached in your hire car is the forest adventure centre, Go Ape! It is found in the beautiful Staffordshire area and promises to offer a heart pacing experience. You’ll delight in the treetop high wires and hair-raising zip wires. A popular visitor attraction for all the family and loved by groups of friends; be sure to visit. 

Driving in Birmingham Airport - Need to know

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    Road Driving Side

  • 30mph

    Urban speed Limit

  • 60mph

    Rural Speed Limit

  • 70mph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  • GBP  1.12/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  • 80mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  • GBP £

    Currency

  • 21

    Min Rental Age

    17

    Min Driving Age

  • YES

    Tolls

Next Upcoming Holiday

  • Tuesday 30 Apr 2024

    Last day of Passover - Jewish holiday

Fuel Prices in UK

  • Price of petrol in UK in April

    € 1.27/Ltr

    ($ 1.56/Ltr | GBP 1.12/Ltr)
  • Price of diesel in UK in April

    € 1.32/Ltr

    ($ 1.62/Ltr | GBP 1.16/Ltr)

Cost to fill a rental car in UK in April

  Petrol Diesel
Economy € 50.80  ($ 62.21) | € 52.80  ($ 64.66)
Compact € 50.80  ($ 62.21) | € 52.80  ($ 64.66)
Full Size € 63.50  ($ 77.76) | € 66.00  ($ 80.82)
SUV € 76.20  ($ 93.31) | € 79.20  ($ 96.99)
Carrier € 88.90  ($ 108.86) | € 92.40  ($ 113.15)

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