Hoover car hire

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Cheap car hire in Hoover

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Most popular car type

Full-size

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Hoover car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Hoover with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in Hoover?

You should book your car hire in Hoover around 57 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best car hire company in Hoover?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Hoover are Hertz (4.4, 10 reviews), Thrifty (6.5), and U-Save (4.5).
Thrifty
Thrifty
Rated 6.5/10
U-Save
U-Save
Rated 4.5/10
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Rated 0.0/10

What is the most popular car to hire in Hoover?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Hoover. SUV cars in Hoover cost R1 381/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as R820/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Hoover?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Hoover is January at an average cost of R664/day. April is the most expensive month to hire a car in Hoover when prices are R986/day on average, which tends to be 1 997% above the yearly average hire price for Hoover.

Which car hire company in Hoover has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates 5 locations in Hoover, more than any other car hire company.

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Hoover

  • The many golf courses in Hoover make it a popular destination for vacationers who would like to enjoy playing golf during their stay in the city. Booking car rentals in Hoover enhances your convenience when accessing these golf courses as well as various other attraction sites. Riverchase Country Club Clubhouse is one of the golf courses you can visit with your rental car in Hoover. The rented car allows you to carry your golf equipment conveniently as well as other personal belongings.
  • Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is the main entry point for visitors arriving in Hoover by air. The airport has an on-site rental car facility housing all the major Hoover car rentals, including Hertz, Thrifty, Avis, Enterprise, and Budget. The rental car facility is in section 1B on the parking deck's ground level. This is a walkable distance from the baggage claim. Each of the car rental companies has displayed signposts to guide visitors from the baggage claim area all the way to the car rental counter.
  • When driving in Hoover, always keep in mind that most of the roads in downtown Hoover are narrow, with motorists making turns at any slightest opportunity. Maintain a lower speed any time you are driving on any of these roads, and keep a close eye on the other motorists. Navigating the intersection on Patton Chapel Road, which involves turning onto Chapel Lane or turning onto Preserve Parkway, is quite challenging to drivers who are new in town. Always ask your rental car provider to customize the GPS app to allow you to navigate the city as one of the locations.
  • It is difficult driving your car in Hoover during the morning and evening rush hours. In particular, the worst time to drive your rented car is Friday between 5 pm and 6 pm. During this time, traffic congestion is heaviest on most of the roads in Hoover, with Patton Chapel Road being the most affected. If you must use this road during this time to connect to your destination, you should consider departing 30 minutes early than the supposed time.
  • Compact hire cars in Hoover are around 45% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Hoover

  • How can I find car hires near me in Hoover?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does a Full Size car hire cost in Hoover?

    A Full Size car hire in Hoover costs R1 851 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car hire cost in Hoover?

    A Compact car hire in Hoover costs R736 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Hoover?

    A Standard car hire in Hoover costs R4 169 per day, on average.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Hoover?

    Car rentals in Hoover provide a variety of cars, including economy, compact SUVs, and intermediate SUVs. The number of people the car should carry and the nature of the destination will have an impact on the car you choose. An economy car is your best choice if you're traveling alone or with one other person. If you are going with family or friends, think about a compact SUV or intermediate SUV, which can fit four or five people, respectively. Intermediate SUVs, with their large ground clearance, are also a good choice if you're headed to off-road destinations.

  • What is the speed limit in Hoover?

    The speed limits to observe when driving your car in Hoover vary considerably from one road to the other. If you are driving on roads with four or more lanes, you should observe a speed limit of 65 mph. On other roads, unless otherwise indicated, the speed limit is 55 mph. The speed limit on all non-paved county roads is 35 mph. When driving on Interstate highways, the speed limit is 70 mph, except in sections indicated otherwise. The city has speed cameras placed in strategic locations to help curb speed limit violations among Hoover travelers.

  • Where are the best places to park in Hoover?

    Public parking garages provide safe, affordable, and convenient parking options for drivers in Hoover. Buccaneer Dr. Parking and John Hawkins Parkway Parking are some of the places you can reliably get a space to park your car. These parking lots are open 24 hours every day and allow all types of cars. Hotel parking is another popular parking option. Most of the hotels in Hoover offer free parking to their visitors. Although hotel parking is more cost-effective, it is limited to drivers staying at one of the hotels in the city.

Hoover car rental reviews and directory

 
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Hertz

4,4

Cleanliness

4.9

Comfort

5.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.5

Value for money

4.4

One location in Hoover

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Locations in Hoover

1694 Montg0mery Hwy Ste 180

+1 205 978 5053

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00

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4,0 Mediocre

Just me, Jun 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
I am always disappointed in the hertz in Hoover. Unfortunately it’s the only one close. The Kia I was first going to get was empty and a bit dirty. I took it back and asked for a different car I would wait for it to be cleaned since they said they had one but it would be an upgrade and needed to be cleaned. I paid the extra $30 and drove the Malibu to the airport. Just wasn’t a great experience. I’m unsure if it’s the location or drops offs, however the ppl seemed nice but overwhelmed.

2,0 Poor

Mandy, Feb 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
I made a reservation for Friday am at 8 am several days in advance. After waiting in line about 15 minutes, they told me that they were still waiting for cars and didn’t have one for me and they would unlikely have one that day. I understand things happen but there was no communication that they could not fulfill the reservation. Very disappointing to say the least.

10,0 Wonderful

Rick, Sept 2023

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Hertz didn't have my reservation. Enterprise asked me to come back in a hour/...Caleb was wonderful to work with and had me in a car within the hour and made me feel like i was doing him a favor instead of the other way around, I will use him and enterprise from here on out.

2,0 Poor

Scott, Jan 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Slow, inconsiderate staff. Car was not ready. Other customers who arrived 20-30 minutes after me received their vehicles before I did. When I asked why there was a delay, the office staff went though a back door to “find out what was going on” but never returned. There was no other staff present in the main office area for 10 minutes.

Cons:

The car should have been cleaned and ready to go. I selected the 8:00 pickup time for a very specific reason. The car not being ready delayed my departure and created a significant inconvenience for me the rest of that day. The staff was slow and inconsiderate.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

The booking was approved for a time after the location was closed and they were not able/willing to find a location that could rent on the same day. Was required to rent from a different company at the airport.

1 out of 4

Thrifty

6,5

Okay

One location in Hoover

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Locations in Hoover

1694 Montgomery Highway

+1 205 978 5053

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00

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U-Save

4,5

Mediocre

One location in Hoover

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Locations in Hoover

2067 Valleydale Terrace

+1 334 821 8728

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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5 locations in Hoover

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Locations in Hoover

2143 Pelham Pkwy

+1 205 403 7455

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

2551 John Hawkins Pkwy

+1 205 823 4446

Monday00:00 - 00:00
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3328 Old Columbiana Rd

+1 205 823 4446

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday12:00 - 15:00

400 Palisades Blvd

+1 205 414 9393

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

4704 Cahaba River Rd Ste J

+1 205 991 6222

Monday00:00 - 00:00
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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2025

People carrier

KAYAK
Pick up and drop off was extremely easy. The minivan was there ontime. I waited less than a minute before being waited on.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Very quick check in and return process

Cons:

The insurance I purchased for the rental didn't show in their system. Transmitting the data to the rental company would be nice.

1 out of 1

Budget

No score available yet

One location in Hoover

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Locations in Hoover

451-B Southgate Drive

+1 205 988 0188

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00

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14 travellers who hired a car in Hoover gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.6

Car hire locations in or near Hoover

Hoover car hire information

Pick-up locationHoover
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Hire locations3
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