Car Rental Birmingham, UK

Parking in Birmingham

• Paradise Circus Car Park (B1 2NB) has 610 spaces and two electrical charging bays for our electric car rentals. The Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery are also just five minutes away.
• NCP Car Park (B3 ISW) is adjacent to St. Paul’s Church in the city’s Jewellery Quarter and has 500 spaces available.
• Ludgate Car Park (B3 1AT) has 200 spaces. The famous Jam House is only three minutes away, which hosts the top jazz, blues, and rock acts.

Key roads in Birmingham

• A4540, also known as the Middleway,is the city’s ring road. It has numerous thoroughfares leading directly to the city center.
• A38(M) runs vertically through the city and links the center to the famed Spaghetti Junction. It’s the longest two-digit A road in England, running from Bodmin in Cornwall to Mansfield in Nottinghamshire.
• A45 travels south-east from the city, connecting to A4114 and A4053 into Coventry and briefly merges with the M45 into Daventry.

How to get from Birmingham Intl Airport to Birmingham

It takes just under 30 minutes to drive the 14.4 miles from our car rental lot at Birmingham Airport to the city center.

1. Leave the car rental car park and head northeast towards Hermes Road, taking the third exit at the roundabout onto Airport Way.
2. At the next roundabout, take the third exit onto the A45 slip road to Coventry.
3. In 0.7 miles, use the left lane to take the M42 slip road to Birmingham N.E.C.
4. At Bickenhill Interchange, take the second exit onto the M42 slip road to Tamworth.
5. Keep right at the fork and merge onto M42, then take the M6 to Aston Express Way/A38.
6. Continue and keep left to stay on St. Chad’s Queensway/A4400.
7. Turn left onto Snow Hill Queensway, then turn left onto Temple Row West into the city center.

How to get from Birmingham to Leicester

Leicester is a one hour and 15-minute drive from Birmingham. Just head southwest on Temple Row towards Newhall Street and you’ll end up on Queensway/A38. From there, follow the M6 and M69 to A5460 in Leicestershire. Finally, continue on A5460 and head towards Vaughan Way/A594 into Leicester.

Best hotels in Birmingham

AC Hotel by Marriott Birmingham

The Mailbox, 160 Wharfside Street, Birmingham B1 1RL

Set among shops and restaurants on the promenade of Birmingham’s Canal Old Main Line, this unassuming hotel blends contemporary comfort with European design. After a day of exploring, relax in the cozy lounge or enjoy breathtaking views of the city’s canal that spans 35 miles.

Grand Hotel

Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 2BS

Standing proudly in the city center with stone dressings of French Renaissance and Art-Deco styles, this hotel is true to its name. After a £50 million renovation and a 20-year slumber, Birmingham’s original grande-dame hotel attracts visitors with its superb location and elaborate structure.

Clayton Hotel Birmingham

Albert Street, Birmingham B5 5JE

Situated in central Birmingham, this hotel comprises sleek rooms, plush furnishings, and floor-to-ceiling windows with elevated views of the city. Once you’ve enjoyed the rainfall shower and relaxed in the chic lounge, take a stroll to the Bullring shopping center just three minutes away.

Best restaurants in Birmingham

The Ivy Temple Row

67-71 Temple Row, Birmingham B2 5LS

The Ivy Temple Row offers a unique gastronomic experience right in the heart of the city. Browse the all-encompassing menu surrounded by marble floors and glamorous Art-Deco details. Enjoy modern brasserie delicacies such as duck liver parfait or try the monkfish and prawn curry – one of many Asian-inspired dishes.

Lasan

3 - 4 Dakota Buildings, James Street, St. Paul's Square, Birmingham B3 1SD

Among the city’s cultural influences is the famous Balti Triangle – home of the Balti curry. Lasan sits at the high end, having made multiple TV appearances to achieve deserved fame. The extensive menu of nouveau Indian food boasts delicious house dishes, from tandoori lamb cutlets to pan-seared halibut on sauteed potato.

Pasta Di Piazza

11 Brook Street, Birmingham B3 1SA

Get a taste of Little Italy and dine on authentic antipasti against a vibrant backdrop in the Jewellery Quarter. Take in the scenic surroundings of St. Paul’s Square and enjoy a healthy serving of smooth duck and port pâté for a starter. Next, try the watercress and smoked salmon flavored with homemade pesto sauce.

Best things to do in Birmingham

Bullring & Grand Central

Moor Street, Birmingham B5 4BU

Experience Birmingham’s bustling shopping district alongside its industrial past. Once an outdoor public arena for bullbaiting, the Birmingham Bullring features dozens of high-street fashion and household shops. Check out the impressive glass fascia of Selfridges before heading inside, where you’ll find a collection of eateries, cafes, and restaurants.

Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XG

Thinktank invites the whole family to its world of science and technology. Set across four floors, the museum bustles with over 200 high-tech displays and historical collections – from steam engines to talking robots. Thinktank is housed inside the Millennium Point, comprised of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and business and event spaces.

The Jewellery Quarter

47 Warstone Lane, Birmingham B18 6JJ

The Jewellery Quarter is a one-of-a-kind destination with the largest concentration of jewelry trade in Europe. Browse through over 100 specialist retailers for stunning handcrafted accessories and adornments. The resurgent area glints like a true gem at night, housing a variety of indie stores, art galleries, and places to dine in style.