Getting to and from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

Ways to reach BHM

• Rental car

  Rental car facility

  Rental car counters are in an annex on the ground floor of the parking deck, reached by covered walkways from the terminal. Rental cars are picked up and returned in the parking deck.

• Rideshare

  Uber and Lyft pickup

  Uber and Lyft pick up at the lower-level arrivals curbside. For prolonged waits, the airport asks drivers to use hourly parking or the cell phone waiting lot.

• Taxi

  Taxi stand

  Taxis are outside baggage claim on the ground level. Metered 24-hour taxis wait at the curb, and the drive to downtown takes about 15 minutes.

• Shuttle and limo

  Limo, shuttle and private transfers

  Limousine and shuttle services operate by reservation only. Contact the company before you arrive.

• Transit

  MAX On-Demand

  MAX On-Demand rides run from downtown and the East Side zone. The fare is $1.50 per person, with $0.75 for each additional passenger. Drivers drop you at the departure gate and pick you up outside baggage claim.

Reviewed October 9, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?

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