National Car Rental

4.0
494 reviews

About

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Skip the counter when you rent a car with National in Birmingham. Choose any car in the aisle and manage your car rental right from the National app with Emerald Club. Bring balance to business travel and book your National Car Rental in Birmingham today!

Location

National Car Rental
5900 Messer Airport Hwy, Birmingham, AL
35212, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.0
494 reviews
5 stars
310
4 stars
55
3 stars
27
2 stars
38
1 star
64

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Feedback on customer service is mixed; while many praised friendly and helpful staff, others reported rude behavior and poor service experiences.

Rental Process

The rental and return process is generally described as easy and efficient, though some customers experienced significant delays and issues with vehicle availability.

Vehicle Quality

Most customers reported satisfaction with the cleanliness and condition of the vehicles, but there were complaints about receiving the wrong vehicle type and issues with vehicle maintenance.

Location Issues

The Birmingham location received criticism for inconsistent service and management, with some customers expressing frustration over the handling of reservations and customer concerns.
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    Darrell Jaye
    Jan 4, 2026
    5.0
    National is the only way to goπŸ’ͺ🏾πŸ’ͺ🏾πŸ’ͺ🏾πŸ’ͺ🏾πŸ’ͺ🏾
  • JD
    Julian Debro
    Dec 30, 2025
    5.0
    I experience great customer service and assistance tailored to my needs every time I rent from National. The latest example of excellent customer service was provided by Aleiyah M.
  • RW
    Rex Weeks
    Dec 22, 2025
    5.0
    Very easy rental and return process. Every staff member that I have dealt with has been helpful and friendly. Will definitely use again.
  • TR
    Tom Rachal
    Dec 12, 2025
    5.0
    Great customer service!!! Very Friendly!!!!!
  • AV
    Andrew Vicars
    Nov 29, 2025
    1.0
    Had a contract and they closed it when I needed to change cars. They then didnt know they were sold out in the system and wanted to charge me a walk up fee/drop off fee for my one way. It was their idea to close it and make a new one. So instead of getting a car I got stranded and corporate couldn't help at all. Will never use National/Enterprise again at this location due to this experience and being pressured to pay twice as much money for their mistake. You guys were going to lose a car no matter what from the original reservation and couldn't fulfill it in the end.

Frequently Asked Questions About National Car Rental

What services does National Car Rental in Birmingham provide?

National Car Rental in Birmingham offers car rental services including economy and luxury car rentals, and airport pickup.

What are the operating hours of National Car Rental in Birmingham?

National Car Rental in Birmingham is open daily from 7:00 AM to 11:59 PM.