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Budget car hire prices at Charlotte Douglas Airport

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Kia Rio car
Kia Rio
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
M
$100/day
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Kia Soul car
Kia Soul
or similar Small
4
2
2/4
M
$101/day
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Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar Medium
5
3
2/4
M
$102/day
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Toyota Prius car
Toyota Prius
or similar Medium
5
3
2/4
M
$105/day
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Chevrolet Malibu car
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar Large
5
2
4-5
M
$82/day
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Jeep Wrangler car
Jeep Wrangler
or similar SUV
2
2
4-5
M
$130/day
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Chevrolet Tahoe car
Chevrolet Tahoe
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
M
$164/day
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Tesla Model 3 car
Tesla Model 3
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
M
$111/day
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Toyota RAV4 car
Toyota RAV4
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
$104/day
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Dodge Challenger car
Dodge Challenger
or similar Luxury
5
2
2-3
M
$157/day
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Top tips for hiring a car from Budget at Charlotte Douglas Airport

  • Booking a Douglas Charlotte Airport Budget car rental is better than taking a public bus since it guarantees a more comfortable trip and helps one to avoid having to change buses to get to their destination. Additionally, it provides more freedom as travelers go to and from numerous stunning locations, like Carolina Harbor, Freedom Park, and the Reed Gold Mine. Renting a car at Douglas Charlotte Airport is also a speedier option to reach your destination because you can set your own schedule and pace, and the Budget rental process is very quick, as opposed to buses, which have many set stops. It is also more practical than using public buses for people who are carrying a lot of luggagesince they avoid paying extra baggage fees.
  • For those looking to book Budget car rentals at Douglas Charlotte Airport, the Budget rental agency has two locations in the airport. Members of the Fastbreak program should head to the Budget Fastbreak building, which is on the third floor of the rental car garage, while non-members can head to the rental car area on level 2. When picking up the Budget rental car, you will be asked to present a valid ID with a photo and name matching those of the primary driver, a legal driving license with name matching the ID, and an active credit card with enough balance to pay for the reservation fee.
  • When returning a Douglas Charlotte Airport Budget car rental, you will be directed by directional signs along the airport pathways to the hourly deck. Drive past the entrance to the hourly deck on the left and proceed to the immediate entrance to your left in the direction of rental car returns. You will then see the Budget rental car return signs. Once you've finished returning your car, head back to the lobby on level 2 using the escalators on the south of the deck and to the exit.
  • It's recommended that you make prior arrangements if you anticipate arriving at Douglas Charlotte Airport around any holiday period, as most people tend to book Budget car rentals at Douglas Charlotte Airport during peak holiday seasons, like Thanksgiving and Easter .
  • Book your hire car at Charlotte Douglas Airport from Budget at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Intermediate hire cars from Budget at Charlotte Douglas Airport are around 11% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car from Budget at Charlotte Douglas Airport

  • Where are the Budget car rental companies situated at Douglas Charlotte Airport?

    f you want to book Budget car rentals at Douglas Charlotte Airport, walk out of the terminal near the baggage claim area on the lower level, then walk straight across the shuttle bus lanes on the covered walkway into the lobby on level 2. Once within the lobby hall, go to the Budget rental agency desk, where a representative will help you with the reservation process.

  • Which rental car companies are easiest at Douglas Charlotte Airport?

    The easiest car rental facility to find at Douglas Charlotte Airport is Budget, as there are signs conveniently placed to guide travelers in locating the agency desks. It is also easiest to book Budget car rentals at Douglas Charlotte Airport because Budget offers skilled personnel at the airport who guide and help to hasten the rental process for travelers.

  • What kind of amenities are offered at Douglas Charlotte Airport Budget rental car center?

    Budget rental cars at Douglas Charlotte Airport Budget are usually parked in the rental car facility, which is covered, protecting them from the scorching sun, bad snow days, and other harsh conditions that could damage the cars' exteriors. Budget also offers cars with hand controls for travelers who have reduced mobility and need to rent vehicles throughk Budget car rentals at Douglas Charlotte Airport. Additionally, the agency's skilled personnel are always available to help clients with any difficulties they may face.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car from Budget at Charlotte Douglas Airport?

    On average a hire car from Budget at Charlotte Douglas Airport costs $129 per day.

  • What is the most popular hire car from Budget at Charlotte Douglas Airport?

    Premium (Chevrolet Impala or similar) is the most frequently booked hire car type from Budget at Charlotte Douglas Airport.

  • Where can I find Budget hire cars at Charlotte Douglas Airport?

    5489 Josh Birmingham Parkway is the closest Budget hire car location to Charlotte Douglas Airport. The telephone number for this location is +1 704 359 5701.

  • Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)?

    Yes

Reviews

Overall rating6.3 OkayBased on 140 reviews
Cleanliness
6.5
Comfort
7.2
Overall
6.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.5
Value for money
6.3

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2.0
Agreed to $41 out of Charlotte and after returned car in Savannah the final bill was $254!! It took almost 2 hours on the phone to resolve the amount!Reviewed 17 Apr 2025
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4.0
Pick up was a 90 minute wait in line, with 1-2 agents available and, even with reservations, few cars available.Reviewed 11 Apr 2025
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2.0
Charged me fuel service even though I returned the car right after filling up by the airport. Had to wait over 20mins on the phone to get in touch with someone to get the charge reversed.Reviewed 20 Mar 2025
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4.0
Car smelled like marijuana. Arrived with windows down so guess someone knew. Shaked and rattled pretty badly at highway speed. Staff on the other hand were great. Friendly. Easy.Reviewed 1 Feb 2025
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2.0
We were given a reservation online at Kayak, but when we went to Budget's counter, they didn't have any cars. I won't be booking this way again.Reviewed 28 Jan 2025
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6.0
It was hard finding the actual Budget location since I found out later they still use old Budget logos throughout airport so hard to locate. Car had almost 50K miles on it, had multiple stains throughout upholstery and smelled of smoke.Reviewed 1 Dec 2024
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2.0
Received mid sized car rather than reserved full size. Took over 2 hours of standing in line to get car.Reviewed 23 Oct 2024
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4.0
Not great, we were quoted for a ford transit or similar with a price of $615. When I got to the airport, they didn’t have any transits and could only give us an armada. I ended up having to pay $3,300 for a van which was ridiculous.Reviewed 10 Oct 2024
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2.0
Pick up in CLT was easy. Drop off at AVL consisted of an employee saying "park it in E17 and drop your keys in the drop box. Budget will send you a receipt." I have not received a receipt of any info from Budget since I left Charlotte. I am concerned.Reviewed 7 Oct 2024
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6.0
We never picked up a car because they were "out" in Charlotte despite booking a car online. Staff were nice and helpful at the time, despite the chaos, but it would've been helpful if the system told me there were no cars before we wasted so much time going there and waiting in line, etc.Reviewed 29 July 2024
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2.0
Awful, waited in line in the parking garage for 1.5 hours before I was able to get my car. Will never use budget again.Reviewed 11 June 2024
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10.0
The car still had some crumbs and dirt in it after being cleaned but overall it was great!Reviewed 8 June 2024
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Other car hire agencies at Charlotte Douglas Airport scored

Budget car hires near Charlotte Douglas Airport

Address

5489 Josh Birmingham Parkway

Hours

Monday05:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Tuesday05:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Wednesday00:00 - 02:0005:00 - 23:59
Thursday05:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Friday05:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Saturday05:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Sunday00:00 - 02:0005:00 - 23:59

Phone

+1 704 359 5701

Address

4200 South Boulevard

Hours

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday11:00 - 14:00

Phone

+1 704 529 4826
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