Minivan Rental
in Birmingham

Hola Car Rentals is the only premium partner of the top car rental brands operating in Birmingham, giving you exclusive access to our All Inclusive+ rate. This rate includes benefits that no other company can match, even when renting a minivan:

• Free liability coverage starting at US$ 300,000 in case of an accident (applies only to certain rates and itineraries)
• Toll cashback: recover up to 5% of the reservation's total value for toll charges incurred during your rental period
• Premium travel medical assistance providing up to US$ 150,000 in coverage for a maximum of 5 passengers in case of a medical emergency, excluding pre-existing conditions
• No Extra Charges© guarantee: if the counter charges you for something not listed on your confirmation and not an optional add-on you accepted, Hola Car Rentals will work to remove or reimburse the charge after verification

All of this comes at no extra cost, ensuring a fully protected minivan rental experience and peace of mind throughout your trip in Birmingham.

No. With Hola Car Rentals, all costs and charges for your minivan booking in Birmingham are clearly shown at the time of reservation and in your confirmation email, so you know exactly what you are paying before you arrive at the counter.

On top of that, every Hola Car Rentals booking includes the No Extra Charges© guarantee, whether you are renting a minivan or any other vehicle class. This is a pricing guarantee (not insurance) that protects you if the counter in Birmingham charges you for something that was not listed on your confirmation and was not an optional add-on you accepted. If that happens, Hola Car Rentals will work with the rental partner to remove or reimburse the charge after verification.

The only costs outside this guarantee are:

• Optional add-ons you choose at the counter (GPS, child seats, prepaid fuel)
• Usage-based charges (tolls, fuel shortfall, traffic fines)

The consolidated rental car facility at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is located at 5900 Messer Airport Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35212. All major rental brands serving Birmingham share this facility, which is situated in a parking deck on the ground level.

After landing, head to the rental counter near the baggage claim area. From there, your minivan will be parked either across the street in the parking garage or in a shuttle lot at the airport entrance. At the exit booth, present your rental agreement and driver's license before driving away.

Several brands offer expedited check-in options that can get you on the road faster:

• Alamo offers an Accelerated Check-in kiosk that skips the counter line entirely
• Budget's Fastbreak service has a counter representative hand you keys and directions directly

Counter hours vary by brand. For minivan availability in Birmingham, confirm directly with your chosen company, as specific vehicle classes are not always detailed in published hours.

Counter hours for minivan rentals at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) vary by brand. The following hours apply at the consolidated rental facility:

• Alamo: 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM, 7 days a week
• National: 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM, 7 days a week
• Budget: 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM Monday through Friday; 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM Saturdays; 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM Sundays
• Enterprise: 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM, 7 days a week

If you are returning your Birmingham minivan after hours, after-hours key drop boxes are available in the Car Rental Return area, which remains accessible 24 hours. For Budget's Fastbreak customers, simply record your mileage and fuel level on the rental agreement and deposit it in the Fastbreak return box without visiting the counter.

If your flight is delayed by less than 24 hours, rental companies will hold your minivan reservation. Delays beyond 24 hours may require you to contact support to adjust your booking.

Yes, Alabama has toll roads you may encounter when driving your minivan rental in or around Birmingham. The state operates the Alabama Freedom Pass system, which is separate from National systems like E-ZPass or SunPass.

The four major toll roads in Alabama and their costs for standard 2-axle vehicles are:

• Montgomery Expressway Bridge (Alabama River Parkway): US$1.50
• Tuscaloosa Bypass (Joe Mallisham Parkway): US$1.50
• Emerald Mountain Expressway (Dozier Road): US$1.75
• Foley Beach Express Toll Bridge: US$2.75

Payment is accepted via the Alabama Freedom Pass transponder, credit or debit card, or cash at toll booths. Alabama does not have congestion charges or emissions zones.

Your Birmingham minivan rental will come with an electronic toll device. At the counter you can choose an unlimited toll package (typically US$11 to US$25 per day depending on the brand) or pay per use, where the rental company bills actual tolls plus an administrative processing fee after the rental ends. Toll charges can appear on your card days or even weeks after you return the vehicle.

Yes, all bookings include Tolls Cashback, which lets you recover up to 5% of your total booking value for tolls paid during your Birmingham minivan rental.

This benefit is especially useful if you drive Alabama toll roads such as the Tuscaloosa Bypass or the Montgomery Expressway Bridge while traveling in your minivan. You still pay tolls normally at the time of travel; the cashback is a post-rental reimbursement.

To claim your cashback after returning your Birmingham minivan:

• Email [email protected] within 30 days of vehicle return
• Use the subject line: Tolls Cashback - HOLA followed by your confirmation number
• Attach your Hola Car Rentals reservation confirmation, the signed rental agreement, and a receipt or statement showing toll charges paid

The refund is issued to the same payment method used for your booking and typically processes within 7 to 10 business days after approval. Claims submitted after 30 days are not accepted, so keep your toll receipts and submit promptly after your Birmingham trip.

To pick up your minivan rental in Birmingham, you must present the following physical documents at the counter:

• A valid, original driver's license in the main driver's name (not a digital copy)
• A major credit card with the driver's name printed on the card, used for the security deposit hold
• A passport or valid government-issued photo ID
• Your booking confirmation or printed voucher if required
• Round-trip flight or cruise tickets (required for visitors from outside the United States)

If your driver's license is not in English and does not use a Latin (Roman) alphabet, such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic script, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is mandatory alongside your original license. For licenses in English or using a Latin alphabet, an IDP is recommended but not strictly required.

The IDP is a translation document only and cannot be used without your original license. Obtain it in your home country before traveling to Birmingham, as it cannot be issued abroad.

Debit cards, prepaid cards, and virtual cards are not accepted for the security deposit hold on your Birmingham minivan rental.

When you pick up your minivan rental in Birmingham, the rental company will place a temporary authorization hold on your credit card. For rentals in the United States, this hold is typically around US$300 to US$400 for standard vehicles, though the exact amount for a minivan may be higher depending on the brand, location, and season.

This hold is not a charge. It temporarily reduces your available credit and is released after you return the vehicle. Your bank controls how quickly the hold disappears from your statement, which can take up to 15 business days.

A few important points for your Birmingham minivan pickup:

• Only a physical, major credit card with the driver's name printed on the card is accepted for the deposit
• Debit cards, prepaid cards, and virtual cards are not accepted
• Bring a backup credit card in case your primary card is declined
• Notify your bank of your travel plans to prevent fraud blocks on an in-person authorization

The exact hold amount is set by the rental company desk at the time of pickup. Hola Car Rentals cannot confirm the precise figure in advance.

No, drivers under 25 cannot rent a minivan in Birmingham. Minivans fall into a restricted vehicle category that requires the main driver to be at least 25 years old. This applies across all major rental brands operating at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport and other Birmingham locations.

Drivers aged 21 to 24 can still rent a car in Birmingham, but they are limited to vehicle classes such as Economy, Compact, Standard Sedan, Compact SUV, and Medium SUV. A daily young-renter surcharge also applies for drivers in this age group.

Alabama does not have the same exceptions as New York or Michigan, where state law requires rentals to drivers aged 18 and older. In Birmingham, the standard U.S. policy applies: 25 is the minimum age for unrestricted rentals, and minivans specifically require a driver of at least 25.

If you are between 21 and 24 and traveling from Latin America or the Caribbean, certain Avis and Budget rates may waive the young-renter surcharge for eligible vehicle categories, but this exception does not extend to minivan rentals in Birmingham.

Your Birmingham minivan rental uses a Full-to-Full fuel policy. You receive the vehicle with a full tank and must return it full to avoid additional charges.

At pickup, verify the fuel level with the agent and confirm it is recorded on the rental agreement. Take a photo of the dashboard showing the odometer and fuel gauge before leaving the Birmingham rental facility.

When returning your minivan in Birmingham:

• Refuel within approximately 10 miles of the return location so the gauge does not drop before you arrive
• Keep your final fuel receipt showing the date, time, and station address
• For after-hours returns at Birmingham Airport, leave the receipt in the return envelope and keep a photo of the full gauge

If you return the minivan below the recorded starting level, the rental company may charge you for the fuel shortfall at their own refueling rate, which is typically higher than pump prices, plus a refueling service fee. Refueling near the Birmingham Airport return area before drop-off is the most cost-effective approach.

If the vehicle was not full at pickup, ask the agent to record the exact level on the agreement and return it at that same level.

Yes, you can add an additional driver to your minivan rental in Birmingham, either as part of your rate or for a fee paid at the counter.

Check your booking confirmation first. If it states "Additional driver free of charge," the first extra driver is included at no cost. If it is not included, daily fees apply by brand:

• Avis, Budget, and Payless: US$13 per day plus taxes, capped at US$65 plus taxes
• Hertz, Thrifty, and Dollar: US$13.50 per day plus taxes, capped at US$189 plus taxes
• Alamo, National, and Enterprise: US$15 per day plus taxes

The additional driver must be present at the Birmingham pickup counter with a valid driver's license and any required ID. Both the main driver and the additional driver must sign the rental agreement. Anyone who drives the Birmingham minivan without being listed on the agreement is not covered by the rental protections.

Note that for Avis, Budget, and Payless, additional drivers must generally be at least 25 years old at the time of pickup in Birmingham.

Coverage included in your Birmingham minivan rental depends on the rate plan you selected at booking. There are two main protections to understand:

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) reduces your financial liability for damage to the minivan itself from a collision, theft, or vandalism. A deductible may apply unless your confirmation explicitly states zero. CDW and LDW do not cover damage to other vehicles or injuries to other people.

Third-Party Liability (LIS/ALI/SLI) covers bodily injury and property damage you may cause to others while driving your Birmingham minivan. Some U.S. states require rental companies to include state-minimum liability, but not all do. Adding supplemental liability coverage up to US$300,000 is strongly recommended for your Birmingham minivan rental.

Neither CDW nor LIS covers:

• Your personal injuries (that requires Personal Accident Insurance)
• Your personal belongings inside the minivan
• Prohibited use such as off-road driving or driving under the influence

Review your booking confirmation to confirm which coverages are included before picking up your minivan in Birmingham.

Yes, a one-way drop-off fee may apply if you pick up your minivan in Birmingham and return it to a different city or location. The fee is route-specific and varies by rental brand, distance, vehicle class, and season.

Common patterns for Birmingham minivan rentals:

• Returning to another location within the same Birmingham metro area: often no drop-off fee
• Returning to another Alabama city such as Huntsville or Mobile: a drop-off fee typically applies
• Returning to a different state: a drop-off fee almost always applies and can be significant for a larger vehicle class like a minivan

The drop-off fee is shown during the booking process under the "To pay at destination" section on the rate details page. It is not prepaid and is not covered by No Extra Charges© unless it was not disclosed at the time of booking.

If you need to change your return location after booking your Birmingham minivan, contact support before making the change, as modifications can reprice the entire rental and may increase the drop-off fee or affect availability.

Yes, after-hours returns are available for minivan rentals at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. The Car Rental Return area at BHM is accessible 24 hours, and key drop boxes are located there for after-hours drop-offs.

The process depends on your rental brand:

• Budget Fastbreak customers: record your mileage and fuel level on the rental agreement and deposit it in the Fastbreak return box without visiting the counter
• Avis customers: place your completed contract and keys in the key drop box in the return area
• Other brands: follow the after-hours instructions provided on your rental agreement

Before returning your Birmingham minivan after hours, refuel near the airport so you do not arrive below the required fuel level. Take a photo of the dashboard showing the fuel gauge and odometer as evidence, and keep your fuel receipt.

If you rented your minivan from the downtown Birmingham Budget location on Third Ave S, after-hours returns are not guaranteed there. That location operates Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Confirm key drop availability with that location before renting if you plan a late return.

Yes, most bookings include travel assistance coverage through Terrawind Global Protection, which can be valuable if an incident occurs while driving your minivan in or around Birmingham.

Core benefits typically include:

• Travel and medical coverage for up to 5 passengers
• Legal assistance in case of an accident
• Compensation for luggage lost by the airline
• Flight cancellation insurance

This coverage is designed for situations such as a medical emergency while traveling in your Birmingham minivan or a legal issue arising from a road incident. It is not a substitute for CDW or third-party liability insurance, which cover the vehicle and damage to others respectively.

If you need assistance during your Birmingham minivan rental, contact Terrawind 24 hours a day:

• Phone: +1 888 980 9992 (toll-free)
• WhatsApp: +1 208 910 1001
• Email: [email protected]

Have your Hola Car Rentals confirmation number ready when you call. Important: this travel assistance benefit does not apply to residents of the United States or Canada. Check your booking confirmation to verify whether this coverage is included in your specific rate.