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4.0

The hidden fees and what I was charged vice what I paid was outrageous. I was quoted less than half of what I ended up paying. I was deeply disappointed in this type of activity. I would much rather have upfront and honest prices and not feel like I was ripped of and taken advantage of.Reviewed 21 Apr 2024

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10.0

Easy pickup up and very easy to drop car off after hours. Staff were very friendly and the price was good for a weekend rentalReviewed 16 Apr 2024

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10.0

From the outset, customer service was awesome. It always has been when I’ve come here.Reviewed 18 Mar 2024

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2.0

I paid upfront for the car hire. When I eventually got to the Budget hire at City Airport (including £25 taxi to get there) I was told that I could not hire a car - due to a previous driving disq (which has now expired but remains as note on license for an extra 2yts). - I was never asked about this during the hire process; - it has never stopped me hiring before (I hired a month ago, not from Budget); - I was not offered a refund WHAT IS THE POSITION THERE? - my weekend was ruined I could not get to where I was goingReviewed 29 Jan 2024

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10.0

Pick up and drop off were easy. Upgrade to GPS was good.Reviewed 30 Oct 2022

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10.0

It was impossible to phone these people on Saturday morning. I returned the car one day early. It was unclear where to drop the car, but I figured it out, and then got stuck in the parking garage. I had to squeak out when a car left. I found the budget website unhelpful and also the customer support number. But overall I was delighted and the car was great. It was somewhat disconcerting that they didn’t inspect the car when I brought it in and they said I would be billed at a later time. They required rather large deposit upfront. So I had to trust them on thatReviewed 24 Sept 2022

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2.0

- We were told that we if had to return the car early we won't be charged anything on top of what we have paid, even if out rental agreement had a minimum period - We were not told about the city supplement fee at pick-up nor drop-off - We were charged a damage fee for a damage that was there at time of pick-up without being sent an invoice or anything like that, money just disappeared from my account - I had to wait a total of 95 minutes on hold for someone to respond to our concernsReviewed 26 Aug 2022

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8.0

Pros:Very friendly and quick serviceReviewed 31 May 2021

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9.2

Pros:The staff were great, the car was great.Cons:We arrived in terminal 2 and there are only shuttles from terminal 3. With a toddler and all the bags and car seats that entails it was a long walk .Reviewed 5 Jan 2020

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6.4

Pros:Location was good for pickup and dropoffCons:The car had built in GPS with touch screen but the budget car rental rep gladly sold me GPS charging for it. They gave me a toddler seat for my 9 month baby and had nothing else.Reviewed 22 Oct 2019

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9.6

Pros:It was easy to get to and deliver the car on returnCons:I have no response about getting my deposit back and, the fare that I received did not include any insurance so it was more expensive that I expectedReviewed 11 Oct 2019

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2.0

Pros:Budget changed the reservation from a Premium vehicle to a compact car , with an increase in price without notifying me. When I logged onto the Budget website the reservation had been changed. I was told the rate was no longer available!!! I will not use Budget again!!!!!!!Cons:Why was my original reservation changed? They did not want to honor the original ruling entail rate!Reviewed 21 July 2019

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• What documents do I need when I book Budget car hire in London?

  When you hire a car through Budget, you will need to have a driver’s license that allows you to legally drive in the United Kingdom. Most licenses that are issued in English are valid; however, there are a few countries from which licenses are not accepted. Budget customers will also need a valid credit or debit card to hire the car. If you choose a package that has a high excess liability, your payment card needs to have enough funds available to cover the full amount as well as the cost of the rental. Additionally, you need to have a document of photographic ID with you such as an ID card or passport. A passport is highly recommended for those hiring a car from overseas.

• What type of vehicle can I book with Budget in London?

  Budget allows customers to choose from a range of vehicles from small-sized cars to people carriers. Small cars are perfect for driving around the city of London as they will be easier to park and more economic on fuel. If you want to travel to other places outside of London, you may want to consider getting a larger vehicle like a from their mid-size or large range of vehicles.

• Where is the best place to pick up my Budget hire car?

  The airport branches have the largest variety of vehicles to choose from. If you’re flying into London, you should consider picking up your vehicle directly from the airport you land at. This will make it easier to get from the airport to your accommodation and around London as you wish. If you’re staying in London and looking to hire a vehicle for a day or two, you can get your vehicle from the London Victoria or London Battersea branch to save you the journey to one of the airport branches. 

• How much does it cost to hire a car from Budget in London?

  On average a car hire from Budget in London costs $71 per day.

• What is the most popular car hire from Budget in London?

  Luxury (Audi A4 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type from Budget in London.

• How many car hire locations does Budget have in London?

  Budget has 16 hire locations in London. Take a look at our Budget hire location map to find the best car hire near you.

• Does Budget have a car hire location at the airport: Heathrow airport (LHR)?

  Yes

• Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Heathrow airport (LHR)?

  Yes

• Does Budget have a car hire location at the airport: Gatwick airport (LGW)?

  Yes

• Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Gatwick airport (LGW)?

  Yes

• Does Budget have a car hire location at the airport: Stansted airport (STN)?

  Yes

• Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Stansted airport (STN)?

  Yes