Book Budget car hires at Denver Intl Airport

• Where can I find the Budget car rental desk once I land at Denver International Airport?

  In order to pick up your Denver International Airport car rental, you will need to make your way to the Budget facility’s Customer Service Center. This is easy to reach from any area of the airport upon landing. All you need to do is take the airport train to the baggage claim area on Level 5. Once you pick up your luggage, head outside to Island 4 to catch the Budget shuttle to the Customer Service Center. The Budget shuttle starts running at 3:30 am and stops when the last flight arrives.

• What documents do I need to pick up my Budget car rental at DEN?

  When you book Budget car rentals at Denver International Airport, you must be 21 or older and present valid identification, including your driver’s license. For some car rental categories, you must be at least 25 years old. You must also have a valid credit card under your name. If you are not a US citizen, you must present a valid passport at the time of pickup, as well.

• Does the Budget branch at Denver International Airport (DEN) offer any special services?

  The Denver International Airport Budget branch does offer Fastbreak services to customers. This service is reserved for those in the membership program and offers an accelerated pickup and return process for your vehicle. To take advantage of this service, all you need to do is enter the designated Fastbreak line or approach the kiosk and present your idea. The agent will then give you the keys, your rental agreement, and direct you to your vehicle. If you are using the Fastbreak return service, you do not need to go to the counter to return your vehicle - just record your mileage and fuel level on the rental agreement and drop it in the Fastbreak return box. You will receive a closed rental agreement by mail within 48 hours. 

• How much does it cost to hire a car from Budget at Denver Intl Airport?

  On average a hire car from Budget at Denver Intl Airport costs $110 per day.

• What is the most popular hire car from Budget at Denver Intl Airport?

  Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most frequently booked hire car type from Budget at Denver Intl Airport.

• Where can I find Budget hire cars at Denver Intl Airport?

  24050 E 78th Ave is the closest Budget hire car location to Denver Intl Airport. The telephone number for this location is +1 303 342 9001.

• Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Denver Intl Airport (DEN)?

  Yes

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10.0

The car key FOB had a low battery; the change oil monitor light was also on when we picked up vehicle in Denver. Other than that, no problems.Reviewed 11 Mar 2025

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The car they gave me didn’t work properly and was a piece of junkReviewed 8 Mar 2025

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My car did not have heat, the passenger side seats in the front and back row were stuck in a forward tilt position, limiting my carrying capacity, the car was out of washer fluid. Terrible.Reviewed 18 Feb 2025

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A little shortstaffed at Denver, but once I got to the counter, very efficient. Agent was very friendly and got us out the door quickly return process effortless.Reviewed 12 Feb 2025

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Car was good - drop off easy Waiting in line with unsympathetic staff for over 1.5 hours was really badReviewed 15 Nov 2024

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The worst rental car experience I have ever had. I have rented with many of your competitors at Denver International and have never had an experience this bad. I waited one hour and 17 minutes in line to check in and get my vehicle. The longest I have ever waited with a competitor is 15 minutes. Many others who came in after I did would have had even longer wait times, as the line grew to be out the doors into the outside areas. The staff made no apologies or offerings due to the long wait times and acted as if it were normal. And once I got our vehicle the low coolant light was on and we noticed many significant imperfections on the outside, for example missing the G and E in RANGE ROVER at the front. Based on this experience, it will be my first and last with Budget.Reviewed 3 Oct 2024

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Terrible experience. Pick up line was 2 hours long. No explanation. Will not use kayak or budget ever again.Reviewed 23 Sept 2024

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Avoid the pick up at the denver airport at all costsReviewed 14 Sept 2024

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The line to the counter was very long. I tried to pre-check in multiple times as suggested but it never worked. Then talked to the guy who of course told me they didn’t have my car and I’d be better off with a Jeep anyway. Way more expensive but alright. I then realize I’ve been charged with wifi which I never asked for. The car itself has a removable roof and studded wheels which makes it very uncomfortable for long distance. It also had a slow leak in a rear tire, meaning I had to put air in every day. THEN I realize the oil life is at 2%. I call customer service to ask what I should do. They say to go to any Budget location and they will exchange the car for free. So I go to the closest Budget location I find. It can’t do an exchange because it’s a local location, I need to go to the airport. I go to the Budget location at the airport. They tell me they also can’t do an exchange. I start to question what the person from customer service told me. But they then tell me to go to Avis which has corporate cars and will be able to do it. Of course by then my situation has gotten pretty weird and the poor girl at Avis has no clue how to deal with it. So after waiting for another guy to show up, I can finally get in another car and be on my way. Overall pretty disappointed.Reviewed 2 Sept 2024

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Charged more for no reasonReviewed 13 Aug 2024

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Will never use Budget again. Check in process took over two hours and car was dirty when received.Reviewed 30 July 2024

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The car told me it needed an oil change 15 miles into a 50 mile car ride. The electronics never worked well in the car, and the car had a horrible banging for over 1k miles.Reviewed 16 June 2024

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