Book Budget hire cars in Los Angeles

• What are the best ways to get the most affordable deals when using Budget car hire in Los Angeles?

  If you book as early as possible you will be open to certain early bird specials and can save a lot of cash. The fact that you have over 13 Budget car dealers to choose from in Los Angeles, you can definitely find the best deal to suit your needs. Depending on your stay if you rent the car for longer than a day or two, there will be cheaper per day rates that will save you money in the long run. When choosing the best location for your pick-up, make sure you cross check the different deals at the different Budget location hires and they will match or better any deals you present to them in order to secure your business.

• Can I return my car after hours with a Budget car hire in Los Angeles?

  There are 13 car rental offices in Los Angeles and most of the inner city offices have opening hours that range from around 7 am to 11pm at night. There is one car rental in the city that has a 24-hour opening policy and you can drop off your car at the Los Angeles Airport after hours, so if you choose Budget car hire you will definitely have more options open to you to suit your travel needs exactly.

• Does Budget car hire offer free roadside assistance?

  As there are 13 car hire locations in Los Angeles, depending on which one you choose and what package, it might be a good idea to check about the roadside assistance inclusion. Some package deals come with this as a free extra but others might require you buy extra assistance cover. Check what the cover entails and choose the best to suit your needs.

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

  Intermediate (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type from Budget in Los Angeles.

• How many car hire locations does Budget have in Los Angeles?

  Budget has 13 hire locations in Los Angeles. 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: Los Angeles airport (LAX)?

  Yes

• Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Los Angeles airport (LAX)?

  Yes

Reviews for Budget in Los Angeles

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2.0

Be careful when renting from Budget in LA. These guys add a “fuel option” to your bill — they say it will not be charged unless you return it with the fuel tank empty. This is NOT TRUE. If you bring it back full, they will still charge you the $100+ for the fuel option unless you physically go to the office to dispute the charge. The guy at the counter even told me that this is a way the guys at the counter “try to make more money” — so be aware.Reviewed 15 Sept 2025

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2.0

Extremely long wait to pick up rental car!! It took about an hour and a half. Also saw a representative secretly taking random people in line to give them their rental car while everyone else waited. Absolute waste of time! Never expected this from an agency like Budget!Reviewed 1 Sept 2025

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4.0

One hour wait for reception, dirty car and additional $70 charge upon arrival without any explanation.Reviewed 18 Aug 2025

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4.0

Long wait time to get a rental. Than rental is not in specified location. Another long wait. Was charged for insurance and road side assistance after declining it.Reviewed 14 Aug 2025

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2.0

Went to counter. Paid for a car, went to lot to spot where the cas should have Bennett’s and nothing, empty spot. Took attendant almost 2 hours to find me a car. Brought me a car and said here’s your car, loaded car and then said oh, it’s not your car. Remove your stuff. Wait another hour. Worst experience renting a carReviewed 7 Aug 2025

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2.0

The car didn’t have car play. Took an hour to receive the car. The car had many scratchesReviewed 29 July 2025

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2.0

They did not provide the vehicle I reserved. They didn't even provide a similar/upgraded vehicle. They gave me the rental 45 minutes late even though I was on time. I had to call their customer support to be reimbursed the difference I was owed. It took 2 hours of my life away and I caught them in several lies in the process, I will not do business with Budget Car rentals or their affiliates (Avis and Payless) in the foreseeable future.Reviewed 19 July 2025

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They did not have the car they promised.Reviewed 4 July 2025

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2.0

At the new LAX rental depot, we waited in line for 2 full hours. They had 25 kiosks/stations for registration, but only 6-7 agents working them. Then, our car (Buick Encore with 20K miles) completely shut down as we drove off the lot. No power or electricity. Never experienced this before… Had to get a tow and a replacement which took another hour. Staff were helpful and kind but clearly understaffed and overworked. They eventually got us into a brand new car on the second try. Return went smoothly.Reviewed 24 June 2025

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Stream like serviceReviewed 19 June 2025

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one and a half hours in line at counterReviewed 15 June 2025

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10.0

Good value. Car could have been washed, but that’s OK.Reviewed 15 Apr 2025

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