Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama is a growing city surrounded by the picturesque green Appalachian foothills that has been positively affected by urban redevelopment in the last few years. It’s known for southern hospitality and is the cultural and economic heart of Alabama. Renting a car is your best bet for navigating the city of Birmingham, and Thrifty Car Rental located at the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport can ensure that your experience is easy and on budget with a variety of vehicles for your business or leisure travel. Enhance your trip by adding on a GPS Navigation unit to make driving in a different city easier and check out Thrifty.com ahead of time to find a great deal. While driving around in your car rental it may surprise you that this mid-size city is full of attractions and things to do. Leisure travelers will easily find arts, culture, and history throughout downtown Birmingham. The city also touts the largest art museum in the Southeast, the Birmingham Museum of Art. Sports fans will appreciate that Birmingham is home to the Birmingham Barons, a minor league affiliate to the Chicago White Sox and has been a top on the PGA tour since 1992. Just a short drive northwest of the city in your rental car is Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve, a perfect place to hike or enjoy seasonal color. This urban nature preserve is one of the largest in the United States, containing over twelve hiking trails perfect for stretching your legs after driving around in your car rental.