Title: Car Hire at StarCity, GBR - Expedia.co.uk [Nechells Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Nechells.dx553248635976007494)[StarCity Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/StarCity-Hotels.0-l6164648-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[StarCity Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/StarCity-Nechells.d6164648.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_car.jpeg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Car Hire at StarCity, GBR ## Search and Compare from Car Companies in StarCity ## Featured car rental suppliers Compare from agencies ![car supplier logos](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/05/16/BEXUK-car-suppliers-logo-desktop.jpg) - ![protection illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__protection.svg) ### Change your mind Penalty-free cancellation on many/select car hire - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save 10% or more on over 1 million car hire [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) - ![package illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__package.svg) ### Shop smart Compare car suppliers and package your flight, hotel, and car to save ## Top Rental Car Deals in StarCity \* Price found within the past 6 days. 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