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Car hire in West Midlands

Use the same magic that powers our flight search to find cheap car rental in West Midlands

Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find West Midlands car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

West Midlands car hire at a glance

Most popular providerWheego
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
Pick-up points
Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentMay
Best time to book3 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in West Midlands could cost, we've pulled prices from Marston Green.

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Airports in West Midlands

If you’re flying to West Midlands it could be easier to hit the road straight from the airport.

Car hire at Birmingham Airport

From
R 384
per day

Car hire at Birmingham Airport

From
R 384
per day

Find the best car rental deal in West Midlands

Compact cars in Birmingham

4-5 doors
From
R 386
per day

Economy cars in Birmingham

4-5 doors
From
R 413
per day

Mini cars in Birmingham

2-3 doors
From
R 429
per day

Intermediate cars in Birmingham

4-5 doors
From
R 484
per day

Fullsize cars in Birmingham

4-5 doors
From
R 570
per day

Premium cars in Birmingham

4-5 doors
From
R 946
per day

Economy cars in Coventry

4-5 doors
From
R 392
per day

Mini cars in Coventry

4-5 doors
From
R 392
per day

Compact cars in Coventry

4-5 doors
From
R 422
per day

Intermediate cars in Coventry

4-5 doors
From
R 545
per day

Premium cars in Coventry

4-5 doors
From
R 973
per day

Fullsize cars in Coventry

4-5 doors
From
R 1 075
per day

Economy cars in Dudley

4-5 doors
From
R 910
per day

Intermediate cars in Dudley

Van
From
R 1 024
per day

Compact cars in Dudley

4-5 doors
From
R 1 024
per day

Mini cars in Dudley

4-5 doors
From
R 1 126
per day

Premium cars in Dudley

Passenger van
From
R 1 692
per day

Fullsize cars in Dudley

4-5 doors
From
R 1 958
per day

Economy cars in West Bromwich

4-5 doors
From
R 911
per day

Compact cars in West Bromwich

4-5 doors
From
R 1 025
per day

Mini cars in West Bromwich

4-5 doors
From
R 1 192
per day

Intermediate cars in West Bromwich

Van
From
R 1 250
per day

Fullsize cars in West Bromwich

Passenger van
From
R 1 623
per day

Premium cars in West Bromwich

4-5 doors
From
R 1 753
per day

Economy cars in Wednesbury

4-5 doors
From
R 1 207
per day

Compact cars in Wednesbury

4-5 doors
From
R 1 223
per day

Intermediate cars in Wednesbury

Van
From
R 1 432
per day

Fullsize cars in Wednesbury

Passenger van
From
R 1 961
per day

Premium cars in Wednesbury

4-5 doors
From
R 2 092
per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in West Midlands

The cheapest month to rent a car in West Midlands is May, when the average cost per day is R 441. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is January, when the average cost per day is R 448. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in West Midlands is July.
Nov
R 602
Dec
R 577
Jan
R 448
Feb
R 489
Mar
R 543
Apr
R 764
May
R 441
Jun
R 450
Jul
R 1 349
Aug
R 680
Sep
R 634
Oct
R 933
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in West Midlands could cost, we've pulled prices from Marston Green.

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What are the best car hire companies in West Midlands?

Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Keddy By Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Budget
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Avis
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Enterprise
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Sixt
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Keddy By Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Budget
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Avis
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Enterprise
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Sixt
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection

All you need to know about West Midlands

Side of the roadLeft
CurrencyPound sterling
LanguageEnglish
Motorway speed limit70mph
Built-up area speed limit30mph
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Car hire in West Midlands: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in West Midlands, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in West Midlands you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in West Midlands depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in West Midlands, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in West Midlands. First, you need to decide where in West Midlands you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in West Midlands. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in West Midlands you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Birmingham. On average, it costs R 1,121 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is R 386 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in West Midlands

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in West Midlands is Luxury.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire company in West Midlands is Wheego. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with Wheego.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 3 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are R 414 a day and R 1,089 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in West Midlands you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of West Midlands. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in West Midlands is Birmingham. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Marston Green.

Hire a car long term in West Midlands

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in West Midlands with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

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