One-way rental prices can vary by date, vehicle category and the exact pickup and return locations. Compare more than one option before booking.
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One-way car rental from London to Birmingham
London to Birmingham by car
Check the driving distance, estimated time, fuel cost and road-charge information for the London to Birmingham route.
- 120 mi Driving distance
- 2h 50m Estimated drive time
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$24–$40
Estimated fuel cost
Estimated from the route distance, country fuel prices and a documented passenger-car fuel-consumption range.
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No tolls indicated
Road charges
This does not confirm the route is free of charges. Local access rules, low-emission zones and other local fees may still apply.
Car rental prices from London to Birmingham
See example prices for a three-day one-way rental.
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Small
Toyota Aygo or similar
From $47 per day
$140 for 3 days
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Medium
Peugeot 2008 or similar
From $52 per day
$155 for 3 days
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Large
Honda CR-V or similar
From $66 per day
$199 for 3 days
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SUV
Peugeot 2008 or similar
From $58 per day
$173 for 3 days
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Luxury
Mercedes C-Class or similar
From $67 per day
$202 for 3 days
Example prices observed in a real search. Prices may vary by dates and availability.
How to save on a one-way car rental from London to Birmingham
- Check nearby dates. Rental prices can change by pickup date and availability. If your schedule is flexible, compare a day or two either side of your planned dates. Another day is not guaranteed to be cheaper.
- Compare more than one car category. In our three-day sample, Small had the lowest observed total at $140. SUV undercut Large ($173 vs $199), while Luxury sat close to Large ($202 vs $199) — open neighbouring sizes before assuming cabin size sets the price order.
- Compare the full one-way total. The booking total is more useful than the daily rate alone. One-way pricing for London to Birmingham can depend on the vehicle, booking conditions and the exact London pickup and Birmingham return combination.
- Compare practical London pickup and Birmingham return locations. In our sample, London pickups included Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, London City, city branches and station-area desks, while Birmingham returns used city locations. Airport pickups included the lowest observed totals. Compare the combinations that fit your trip rather than assuming one type is always cheaper.
- Compare manual and automatic prices. In our three-day sample, Small manuals held the lowest observed totals, while Small automatics started higher. Check both transmissions before you lock a category.
Tips for a one-way car rental from London to Birmingham
For this 120 mi London to Birmingham rental (about 2h 50m), check your exact London pickup and Birmingham return setup before you leave.
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Check London ULEZ for your pickup
ULEZ covers all London boroughs (not the M25) around the clock, except Christmas Day. Confirm whether your rental car meets the standard or who pays any charge. Separately, central London desks can also sit inside Congestion Charge hours — check your exact address and pickup time before you collect.
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Join M1 via A41 and the North Circular
From a central London start near Southwark and Waterloo Bridge, the usual route reaches Finchley Road / Hendon Way (A41), then the A406 North Circular and the M1 north toward Watford. It does not use the M40 on this city start. An airport pickup can leave London on a different approach — follow the path for your exact desk.
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Follow M1, then M6 toward Birmingham
Stay on the M1 toward Birmingham, then join the M6 and continue toward the city. No tolls are indicated on this main route, and it does not use the M6 Toll.
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Enter Birmingham on the A38(M)
Near Birmingham, this route typically leaves the M6 at junction 6 onto the A38(M) Aston Expressway toward the city centre. Enter the exact return address on your booking rather than assuming every Birmingham desk sits on the same final streets.
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Finish via Dartmouth Middleway
After the Aston Expressway, the usual finish uses Dartmouth Circus onto the A4540 Dartmouth Middleway toward Curzon Circle and Wardlow Road. The Middleway itself sits outside Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone; desks inside the ring can still require a compliance check.
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Confirm the exact Birmingham return approach
Returns use Birmingham city codes. After the A38(M) / A4540 approach, finish at the address on your voucher. Check the company’s opening hours and approved entrance before you arrive — city desks differ by street and handover process.
London to Birmingham car rental FAQs
Answers to common questions about one-way rentals and driving from London to Birmingham.
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London and Birmingham are about 120 mi (193 km) apart by road, or around 2 hours 50 minutes northwest mainly on the M1 and M6. It is a compact Midlands hop, so category choice and gearbox usually matter as much as the road time.
Small cars start at $47 per day for London to Birmingham. SUV starts at $58 per day if you need more space. Prices vary depending on your dates and vehicle availability. Check live prices on AirTrackBot for your trip.
Treatment varies by offer. A drop charge may already sit in the total or appear separately. Search London and Birmingham as different locations, then check the full price breakdown and the rental provider’s terms before you book.
Small was the cheapest tier at $47 per day. Medium starts at $52 per day. Large and Luxury finish close together near $66 to $67 per day, so the top tiers barely separate on London to Birmingham.
No toll roads are indicated on the calculated London to Birmingham drive via the M1 and M6. Other routings can differ, so check your navigation before departure if you change the planned route.
Budget roughly $24–$40 for fuel on the London to Birmingham drive.
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