Car & Van Hire in Birkenhead

Car Hire FAQs

The essential items you will need to bring to an Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch when hiring a vehicle are:

  • a valid drivers licence
  • valid ID
  • a credit or debit card.

You will also need to prove you are over 25 years of age, and there may be additional documentation required for international drivers.

We accept all major debit cards except for Maestro, Electron, Solo and pre-paid cards. To hire our 4x4s and premium vehicles, we require a credit card. All cards MUST have the main driver's name on it.

Our prices may vary because car hire prices are based on various factors such as, vehicle size, seasonality, length of rental, vehicle make, availability and location. Customers are advised to start the booking process to determine the exact price.

You can modify or cancel your reservation via our website or mobile app. If you prepaid your booking and you cancel 3 days or more before your specified pick up time you will receive a full refund of the total amount. To extend your car rental, you can click “Call to Extend Your Rental” in our mobile app. You can also call your rental branch or 0800 800 227 to extend your reservation. 

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Location Details for Birkenhead

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Renting a Car at Birkenhead

Car Hire at Birkenhead with Enterprise

Birkenhead is a large town on the eastern flank of the Wirral Peninsula, easy to explore with a vehicle from Enterprise Rent-A-Car. The Birkenhead branch of Enterprise is well positioned south of the town, just off the A41 New Chester Road/Rock Ferry bypass roundabout and a 10-minute walk north of Rock Ferry station.

When you hire a car at Enterprise, we're committed to giving you the vehicle you need with the service you expect at great value rates. Our hire car fleet is made up of modern and well-equipped manual and automatic transmission vehicles, so you can drive away with confidence. 

We're also proud to offer electric car rental, so you can do your bit for the planet without having to compromise on convenience. And, of course, our vehicles are always thoroughly cleaned, inside and out. Book with Enterprise today and enjoy excellent value on your ideal rental car. 

A Wide Range of Car Rental Options

There's nothing like the freedom of a hire car. Book online with Enterprise and you can get just what you need. Need a satellite navigation system to guide you? No problem. Child seats to ensure the safety of small passengers? We've got them. You can even opt for an extra driver to make long trips easy. The choice is yours. 

A Wide Van Hire Range

If you've ever got frustrated squeezing a load of cargo into a car boot, you'll know how useful van hire can be. Enterprise has a whole range of different rental vans to suit any project. Whether you've got a house move to complete or a big job on the cards, our Small, Medium and even XL-sized vans will get it done. 

Things to do In and Around Birkenhead

Birkenhead Park dates from the 1840s and was the first public park of its kind in the UK. It contains two lakes and a variety of intriguing architectural features. A cruise on the famous "Ferry Cross the Mersey" can be enjoyed from Woodside Terminal, and a short heritage tramway runs on weekends and school holidays to a depot at the Wirral Transport Museum. 

There are a wealth of stunning Victorian buildings in Birkenhead. Visit Hamilton Square and you'll see more Grade I listed buildings together than anywhere outside London.  A short drive under the River Mersey in your comfy rental car gets you to Liverpool, where shopping and leisure abound. See where The Beatles got their start at the Cavern Club, or visit the boutique shops and cafes of the Albert Dock. 

Driving Information in Birkenhead

Birkenhead has excellent road connections, with the M53 reaching its western suburbs. There are also frequent electric trains from Liverpool and Chester. The Kingsway and Queensway Tunnels connect the Wirral peninsula to Liverpool, while the M53 and M56 join the town to the main north-south M6 Motorway. In the centre, there is a range of car parks catering for both short and long stays.