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Top tips for hiring a car from Budget at Fort Lauderdale Airport
Book udget car rentals at Fort Lauderdale International Airport to avoid the hurdles of public transport. Budget car rentals are cost-effective and help you avoid wasting time waiting for the next ride. With a car rental, you can quickly start your journey upon arrival. In addition, they help you save hidden costs outside your budget, like commuting from the arrival station to your destination and extra luggage fees. They are also comfortable and spacious, allowing you to bring several passengers and items of luggage you wish to bring. Also, Budget provides various options to suit your travel needs, allowing you to cruise the city’s top attractions like Fort Lauderdale Beach and the Museum of Discovery and Science.
The Fort Lauderdale Budget car rental counter can get hectic at times. This depends on the time you arrive, the day of the week, and the number of flights on that day. However, you can book Budget car rentals at Fort Lauderdale International Airport through KAYAK. This helps you save time wasted queuing, waiting for services, and the proper paperwork. If you book online, you can avoid all these steps and have an easy pickup process. You must present the rental agreement, get the car keys, and drive to your destination. You can also get better deals and include the add-on features in the car to aid your travel.
Once you are done with the rental car, return the car rental at the pickup location. You can make prior arrangements with Budget to drop it off at a different place fora fee. Upon arrival at Fort Lauderdale Airport, follow the posted signs marked “Car Rental Returns” and drive to the parking lot. Proceed to record your mileage, park your car, clear out your belongings, and return the keys to the Budget rental counter.
It is essential to remember that Fort Lauderdale International Airport is a busy facility. Getting car rentals can be hectic, especially during the holidays like Thanksgiving and Easter/spring break. Also, the airport sits where summertime temperatures can get quite hot. When getting car rentals during summer, you can request summer tires, which are excellent for road grip, cornering, and braking on hot or slick roads.
Book your hire car at Fort Lauderdale Airport from Budget at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
Intermediate hire cars from Budget at Fort Lauderdale Airport are around 30% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car from Budget at Fort Lauderdale Airport
Where is the Budget car rental counter at Fort Lauderdale Airport?
To find the Budget car rental counter at the airport, it depends on where you are arriving. If you arrive via terminal 1, proceed across the pedestrian bridge on the second level to the car rental center. If you arrive via terminals 2, 3, or 4, you may have to take the shuttle. The airport shuttle bus will meet you at designated pickup locations outside the baggage claim level. It operates every 5 minutes.
Does Budget car rentals at Fort Lauderdale airport allow an additional driver?
Yes. Budget charges an extra fee for each extra driver. All additional drivers must meet the driver requirements of the rental company. They must also complete an additional driver form and present valid credit identification. Each renter is allowed a maximum of two other drivers. Renters' spouses and domestic partners are also exempted from this policy, meaning that they don't count toward your extra driver allowance. When on company business renting from corporate accounts, renters' employers or employees are also exempt from this policy. Reduced mobility renters with companions that have completed the non-licensed renter form are also exempted.
What type of documentation will I need to rent a car?
To book Budget cat rentals at Fort Lauderdale Airport, you have to be 25 years of age. Renters must provide a valid driver's license in their name. All drivers must have safe driving records. Renters with driver's licenses printed in non-Roman alphabets may have to sign to present International Driving Permits (IDPs) for translation purposes. Drivers must also present valid debit or credit card in their names to cover the rental costs.
How much does it cost to hire a car from Budget at Fort Lauderdale Airport?
On average a hire car from Budget at Fort Lauderdale Airport costs $108 per day.
What is the most popular hire car from Budget at Fort Lauderdale Airport?
Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) is the most frequently booked hire car type from Budget at Fort Lauderdale Airport.
Where can I find Budget hire cars at Fort Lauderdale Airport?
600 Terminal Drive,4th Floor is the closest Budget hire car location to Fort Lauderdale Airport. The telephone number for this location is +1 954 359 2400.
Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL)?
Yes
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8.0
Other than the car being dirty on the outside. The experience was I suspectedReviewed 9 May 2025
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It was a total mess. They didn’t have the car at Fort Lauderdale so I had to take one car to Miami to get the other car and then was overcharged on all of it.Reviewed 8 Apr 2025
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2.0
My tire blew on the express lane of the interstate without hitting anything and after talking to 8 incompetent Budget employees from Roadside assistance and the special rental place, Budget ultimately canceled my assistance as the situation was deemed unsafe (for them, but apparently fine for me) and left me to figure out on my own how to get somewhere safe. I was stranded for 2.5 hours, then had to drive out of my way to swap the car and waited another hour to do that despite being told I would not have stand in line and they would ensure a car was ready for me…and I received no compensation/discount for my horrific experience. Worst customer service and rental experience ever!!!! I will never rent from Budget again regardless of the cost.Reviewed 20 Mar 2025
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First car picked up at airport had a maintenance light flashing after I packed it up and turned on ignition. Had to unpack it go back to the desk (booth in garage couldn’t help), had to wait for agent, no apology, new car assigned, pack it up, go to leave, security can’t clear the car to leave, old car is still assigned to me, have to go back the booth in the garage. Ladies at booth try to correct but can’t, have to get another person who after another 10 minutes finally clears the car for release and I can go — a full hour after I first attempted to leave the garage! Budget at the airport said to contact customer service about any compensation. Customer service was worse, 30+ minute hold times on three separate calls, nothing they could do, said take it up with the counter at the drop off location. On drop off, they said there was nothing they could do, call Customer Service. How about I simply NEVER RENT WITH BUDGET AGAIN!Reviewed 20 Mar 2025
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ExcellentReviewed 13 Mar 2025
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Didnt have vehicle I rented. Had to take 2 separate vehicles. Not convenient at allReviewed 22 Feb 2025
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It was great experience all aroundReviewed 24 Nov 2024
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The people at Budget were the worst, rude and unfriendly, they expected me to know everything and I ended up having trouble with the directions and it took way longer to get to my destination.Reviewed 24 Nov 2024
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I made a reservation for one full day and they charged me for two days instead, and late fees. I returned the vehicle within the 24h period and they refuse to give me my money back. They also double charged by processing the payment into two different credit cards.Reviewed 13 Nov 2024
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Awful. Stop pushing EV as rental choice. There aren’t any charging stations in and around the Ft Lauderdale area, all of the locations I was directed to were either broken or not there at all. (I had requested a Tesla which would not have been an issue, but was given a Ford Mach E). Get a better procedure before renting out vehicles because I turned away two because of cleanliness and marijuana odor.Reviewed 24 July 2024
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Length of time waiting in the lineReviewed 21 June 2024
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It took awhile to locate the car, they couldn't find it. Then we waited 25 mins in the garage because they were cleaning the car. The whole experience took over an hour.Reviewed 7 May 2024
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