Budget Car Rental
Budget is a globally recognized car rental brand that operates under the well-established Avis Budget Group. Founded in 1958 in Los Angeles by Morris Mirkin, Budget was created to provide affordable vehicle hire options for customers with limited budgets. Staying true to its name, Budget continues to offer competitive pricing while maintaining a high standard of service across its global network. As a member of a large and reputable company, Budget is trusted by millions of international travelers and domestic renters alike.
With more than 800 locations across the United States—spanning 576 corporate and 224 franchised sites—and an additional 896 outlets in other countries, Budget ensures widespread accessibility for car rental needs. The brand has a particularly strong presence in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, where it has consistently held a top market share position. Budget’s extensive selection of vehicles and strategic locations make it a convenient and reliable service provider for both business and leisure travel. Whether booking in advance or upon arrival, customers benefit from a streamlined booking process and comprehensive rental support.
As an international car rental brand backed by the resources of a major global group, Budget offers consistency and value across its service points. Its reputation for affordability, combined with a vast operational footprint, makes it a preferred choice for budget-conscious travelers without compromising on quality or convenience.
10
Excellent
Staff spoke fluent English and were very polite and helpful.
Bologna
Reviewed: October 31, 2026
10
Excellent
They sorted everything out really smoothly. Our English isn’t great and sometimes it’s hard to understand the staff, but Doubao handled it all for us.
Perth
Reviewed: October 30, 2026
8
Very good
Honestly, the whole city-center pickup at night was pretty stressful. No one contacted me even half an hour before the pickup time, so I had to shamelessly ask a few locals to borrow their phone and call the airport branch myself. I ended up waiting almost an hour before the guy finally showed up. He was actually really nice and the paperwork was quick, but the car I booked had an issue with the door lock, so they gave me a replacement that was pretty beat up all over, while the rental agreement stayed the same. It was dark, raining, and I was alone with this battle-scarred car—I was about ready to fall apart out there. On the bright side, the car drove really well; they upgraded me from a regular gas car to a hybrid, which saved a lot on fuel. The round trip to town A only cost about 28kr in gas, and even filling it up at the end stayed under 500kr. It was my first time driving alone on a road trip, and it turned into a pretty unforgettable experience.
Vågan Municipality
Reviewed: October 30, 2026
8
Very good
No lines at all and the service was great.
Toronto
Reviewed: October 28, 2026
10
Excellent
Highly recommended.
Los Angeles
Reviewed: October 28, 2026
10
Excellent
Service was pretty good.
New York
Reviewed: October 28, 2026
10
Excellent
Awesome rental company—great prices and the cars are in excellent condition.
Seattle
Reviewed: October 28, 2026
10
Excellent
Everything was great
Copenhagen
Reviewed: October 28, 2026
10
Excellent
Super satisfied – big company, great service attitude, and the car was really new!
Turin
Reviewed: October 27, 2026
10
Excellent
The rental counter pushed us to buy yet another insurance and I honestly don’t get why. I’d already purchased the highest coverage on QEEQ but they said insurance bought in China means I’d have to pay out of pocket first and only claim reimbursement after going back home. In the end we had no choice but to pay for an extra policy.
Nice
Reviewed: October 26, 2026
10
Excellent
Really good and super convenient.
Reykjavik
Reviewed: October 26, 2026
10
Excellent
Pretty decent overall.
Washington, D.C.
Reviewed: October 26, 2026
10
Excellent
Super friendly staff. I originally got a VW instead of the BMW 3 Series I’d booked, told them it wasn’t what I reserved, and they immediately switched me to a BMW 4 Series—convertible, too. Loved it.
Munich
Reviewed: October 24, 2026
10
Excellent
Really good overall, staff were super friendly. The only downside was they clearly had the car type I booked, but still gave me a different MPV. Apart from not getting the exact car I wanted, everything else was great.
Christchurch
Reviewed: October 23, 2026
10
Excellent
Pickup was super quick and smooth.
Queenstown
Reviewed: October 23, 2026
10
Excellent
Service was great and communication was super easy.
Paris
Reviewed: October 22, 2026
10
Excellent
Not many people there, so I got the car super fast~
Perth
Reviewed: October 22, 2026
10
Excellent
Not many people there so everything was handled pretty quickly. Staff were fine, nothing special, and most of them only speak English—just one or two can speak Mandarin.
San Francisco
Reviewed: October 22, 2026
10
Excellent
First time renting in the U.S., and everything went super smoothly.
Greensboro
Reviewed: October 22, 2026
10
Excellent
The staff were really helpful and friendly. They always tried to give us a better car, and sometimes even upgraded us. When my car was accidentally hit during the rental, they reached out right away, checked in on what happened, and clearly told me what I needed to do next.
Columbus
Reviewed: October 22, 2026
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