Enterprise

Car & Van Hire - Birmingham City Centre

Downtown Birmingham

Location Details

9-10 Suffolk Street
QUEENSWAY
Birmingham, ENG, GB, B1 1LT

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+44 121 643 7743
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Hiring a car at Birmingham City Centre

Situated in the West Midlands, Birmingham is the UK’s second largest city. Once a significant industrial hub, the city is now a major national and international commercial centre. Lying close to the centre of England, it is a major crossing point for both the railways and motorways, and ideally situated for travellers wishing to explore the surrounding countryside.

Birmingham’s bustling city centre is a magnet for visitors from both home and abroad. The city centre is more than just the Bullring with its 160 retail shops. Stroll through the famous New Street, Corporation Street and the High Street. Partake in a little retail therapy, linger in Victoria Square and enjoy the fountains, before stopping for a coffee or snack in one of the many cafes and restaurants.

For those wishing to explore the city area by car, an Enterprise Rent-A-Car office is situated in Suffolk Street, Queensway. Depending on where you are based, Suffolk Street is easily reached using Birmingham’s modern and clean public transport system. If you’re travelling by train, Suffolk Street is just a few minutes’ walk from New Street Station and just a short distance from The Bullring. The office is ideally suited to those who wish to pick up their hire car and get straight onto the Aston Expressway and through to the main A38(M) trunk road.

Cheap Car and Van Rental in Birmingham City Centre

Enterprise provides some fantastic deals on a range of vehicles to suit all needs and requirements. While you won’t find cheaper car rental than Enterprise in Birmingham’s city centre, you can save even more money by booking your vehicle online. Enterprise’s range of cars and vans are modern, economical and comfortable. From city centre exploring, to cross-country touring, Enterprise can supply the vehicle to meet your needs.

Birmingham City Centre Van Hire

In a city the size of Birmingham, with its high student population and variety of businesses, there is always something that has to be moved somewhere. Enterprise offers a range of smart, economical and comfortable commercial vans for all types of work. Their small vans are ideal for courier or parcel delivery services, while their medium vans easily transport tradesmen, tools and materials from one job to another. Larger vans, some with Luton bodies make flat moving, or furniture delivery/collection problem free. Whether short range operations or cross-country deliveries, a commercial van from Enterprise will let you complete the task in style and comfort. Learn more about Enterprise Van Hire.

A Wide Range of Vehicles to Hire

Enterprise maintains a comprehensive fleet of modern economical vehicles of all sizes and types. From small to medium commercial vans for courier and parcel deliveries, through to larger vans for furniture and large goods transportation.

Enterprise’s car fleet includes small economical city cars ideal for inner city work and easy parking. The range of medium and large saloons will transport you in comfort as you tour the country north, south, east and west. For larger families and groups, people carriers are available, while for those who want to do it in style there is a range of prestigious luxury cars, coupes and convertibles. The Enterprise selection of cars provides something for all occasions.

Driving Information in Birmingham City Centre

Like all large UK cities, Birmingham city centre can become quite congested, especially during the morning rush to work, and the afternoon return home. If you are staying in a city centre hotel and have appointments in or outside the city allow a little extra travelling time. That said, Birmingham’s infrastructure is remarkably good. Even the city’s notorious spaghetti junction does its job without major problems, just keep a sharp eye out for your exit. Finding your way around the city shouldn’t prove problematic. Districts and places of interest are well signposted and the city has a number of large car parks totalling 25,000 spaces.

If you’re touring the country out of Birmingham, the Aston Expressway can have you heading up to the A38(M) in a matter of minutes to pick up the M6. Or, if you’re heading south, the M1 down to London is less than 30 minutes' drive from the city.

Rental Policies

Additional Drivers - There is an additional charge of 10 GBP per day for each Additional Authorised Driver.

AGE - All drivers must be a minimum of 25 years old. Only drivers over 30 years old may rent Full-Size MPVS, Premiums, or Four-Wheel Drives.

For vehicles travelling to the Republic of Ireland, there is an additional charge of 75 GBP per rental. Please call the branch in advance. Vehicles may not travel outside the U.K. and Ireland.

Damage waiver is included in the price of the rental, subject to the terms and conditions of the rental agreement. Damage waiver reduces the amount you are responsible for in the event of damage to and or theft of the vehicle. The excess amounts applicable with damage waiver are- all cars – 1000.00 GBP- MINI MPVs, MPVs and commercial vehicles - 1150.00 GBP all premiums and 4x4s equals 1400.00 GBP.

All rentals where the vehicle is not returned to the same location as it was rented from will be subject to a one-way fee of up to £150. One-way rentals are allowed within all the UK, including Northern Ireland.

In the event of damage and or theft, an excess is applicable which varies depending on vehicle type and location. Excess Protection will cover up to 900.00 GBP of any damage, subject to terms and conditions of the rental agreement. The customer can reduce or eliminate possible financial exposure caused by loss or damage to the rental vehicle. The following excess amounts apply, all cars 1000.00 GBP, MINI MPVs, MPVs 1150.00 GBP, commercial vehicles 1150.00 GBP, commercial vehicles in Northern Ireland 1400 GBP, premiums and 4x4s 1400.00 GBP. Excess protection is an optional coverage that allows the renter to reduce the excess responsibility by 900 GBP. The price of EP varies by vehicle size and the prices are inclusive of VAT - premium location fee applies to airports - all vehicles except commercials - 11.99 GBP per day, Small Commercial Van - 14.99 GBP per day and all other Commercial Vans - 19.99 GBP per day.

Mileage- all vehicles include unlimited mileage.

For vehicles travelling to the Republic of Ireland, there is an additional charge of 75 GBP per rental. Please call the branch in advance. Vehicles may not travel outside the U.K. and Ireland.

Payment- if the rental is not prepaid, the renter must pay a deposit and the full rental charges using a major debit or credit card in his or her own name. If the rental is prepaid, the renter must pay a deposit using a major debit or credit card in his or her own name. The deposit is 200 GBP, or 500 GBP if renting a premium vehicle. Payment by a credit card in the main drivers name will be required to rent premium vehicles . If the debit or credit card differs from that used to prepay the rental charges, an additional 200 GBP deposit is required.

Enterprise offers roadside assistance protection – Rap. Rap allows enterprise customers to waive all financial responsibility for the following - tire and glass repair or replacement costs, except when part of a larger repair, replacement keys costs, and all recovery and call out charges imposed by our chosen roadside assistance providers as result of a fault caused by renter error. Rap does not exempt you from these charges if there is any breach of our rental agreement. The price of rap is 4.99 GBP per day.

Documentation- all drivers must produce all parts of a valid driving license. Non-EU license holders are required to have an international driving permit if the license is not in English. Domestic renters must produce a photo ID- passport or driving license. International travelers must produce a passport, proof of return travel and residency information while in the U.K. renters who wish to use a debit card are also required to produce two proofs of address such as a bank or credit card statement, which are less than three months old and may be subject to additional checks. We reserve the right to request additional ID or conduct further ID checks. These may include ID checks with external partners who may check supplied details against databases to which they have access.

Birmingham City Centre Car Hire FAQs

For additional questions, please visit our main car hire FAQs page.