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Budget car hire prices in Los Angeles

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Kia Rio car
Kia Rio
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
M
$48/day
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Ford Focus car
Ford Focus
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
M
$48/day
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Kia Rio car
Kia Rio
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
M
$48/day
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Ford Focus car
Ford Focus
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
M
$48/day
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Most popular location

Most popular car type

9775 Airport Boulevard
Intermediate

Top tips for hiring a car from Budget in Los Angeles

  • When you choose to book Budget car hire in Los Angeles, there are over 13 car hire locations to choose from, so you will be spoilt for choice. There are car locations that have 24-hour opening hours and drop-offs but most inner city locations will close around 11 pm. If you use the Los Angeles Airport car rental, you can drop off your car at any time and have the convenience of ease of travel to and from the airport.
  • Budget cars are well known for the wide choice available in their fleet of cars. Making the best decision on your brand, category and style of car when you book Budget car hire in Los Angeles, will ultimately depend on what sort of trip you will be embarking on. Budget offer a large range of categories ranging from low budget end compact mini cars, right up to an exclusive range of luxury VIP brands and high-end SUV cars that can seat a large number of passengers.
  • Car insurance should be a top priority when hiring from Budget cars in Los Angeles, and they have the right option for you. Most car rental packages come with the basic Loss Damage Waiver to cover yourself and the Budget car hire company. Depending on what sort of category car you hire and what type of driving you will be doing, you can choose options for extra insurance to cover you for no excess in case of any accidents, and also extra windscreen and tyre insurance, which can be common damage that occurs after travelling. Check the best options and Budget will help advise what you need and don’t need.
  • Los Angeles is an incredible city to explore and if you choose Budget car hire, the fact that you can choose your pick-up location from over 13 car hire offices should help you when booking a hotel and planning your itinerary. The best thing about having such a huge Budget presence in Los Angeles means that if you want to return your car on the other side of town you simply have to clear this with your dealer of choice.
  • Book your car hire from Budget in Los Angeles at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
  • Intermediate car hire from Budget in Los Angeles are around 39% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about hiring a car from Budget 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

Pros

"Yes nice and friendly."(in 1394 reviews)
"No but off was easy."(in 1485 reviews)

Cons

"ing from budget again."(in 252 reviews)
" smell like someone smoke in it."(in 3893 reviews)
Overall rating5.3 FairBased on 489 reviews
Cleanliness
6.4
Comfort
6.5
Overall
5.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.4
Value for money
5.6

Recent reviews

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2.0
They did not have the car they promised.Reviewed 4 July 2025
review fromkayak
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
review fromkayak
10.0
Stream like serviceReviewed 19 June 2025
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2.0
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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2.0
The woman who helped us was rude. We came in 30 minutes early and our type of car wasn’t available. She said she only had a mini van and couldn’t give us the same price on it until our reservation time. We had to pay the upgrade from a sedan to mini van. That was bad enough but she was also just not nice or helpful.Reviewed 3 Mar 2025
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10.0
Budget was great. There was a problem with the car they initially assigned, but they promptly reassigned us a different car. Drop off was super easy and so really appreciate that as the last time I rented from a different company (also through Kayak) the experience was horrible, especially drop off. Based on that last experience I was a little nervous about another rental, but Budget was great! Will definitely use Budget againReviewed 24 Feb 2025
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4.0
I was thrilled to find Budget around the corner from my house. When I arrived the clerk was extremely rushed and rude. When I asked if she was doing okay she said "that that was her being polite." She essentially threw the paperwork at me. The car I reserved was not available and I was put in a very large minivan (that I wasn't super comfortable driving) and when I got to the car the carpet was filthy. I tried to ask for a new car and the clerk just waved me off. She didn't even speak to me or say anything about the car upon drop-off.Reviewed 2 Feb 2025
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6.0
Car had a mechanical problem and had to be exchanged which took a lot of time. Also I have not yet received a receipt yet even though I returned the car two days ago.Reviewed 14 Jan 2025
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2.0
There was a broken light on the truck I took and I do have the pic, and they still want to charge me for thatReviewed 29 Nov 2024
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2.0
Terrible customer service. The car was dirty,bad smell inside and older.Reviewed 5 Nov 2024
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2.0
I had to wait 2 hours in line to pick my car up. Unacceptable. Signed up for a Tesla. None in stock. Created charging problems. Return staff was rude. Incredibly disappointing experience.Reviewed 12 Oct 2024
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Other suppliers in Los Angeles scored

Where can I find Budget hire cars in Los Angeles?

Address

800 North Alameda Street

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

Phone

+1 213 617 2977

Address

1333 N Highland Ave

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

Phone

+1 323 460 2175

Address

9775 Airport Boulevard

Hours

Monday00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 23:59
Saturday00:00 - 23:59
Sunday00:00 - 23:59

Phone

+1 310 642 4500

Address

7521 Lankershim Boulevard

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

Phone

+1 818 980 1500

Address

3600 Wilshire Boulevard

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

Phone

+1 213 381 2813

Address

888 South Figueroa Street

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

Phone

+1 213 553 8867

Address

9545 Reseda Boulevard Unit 5

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

Phone

+1 818 576 9590

Address

11656 Ventura Boulevard

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

Phone

+1 818 761 1383

Address

647 Mateo Street

Hours

Monday07:00 - 17:00
Tuesday07:00 - 17:00
Wednesday07:00 - 17:00
Thursday07:00 - 17:00
Friday07:00 - 17:00
Saturday07:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

Phone

+1 213 328 6380

Address

1234 Westwood Boulevard

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

Phone

+1 310 446 4192

Address

19228 Ventura Boulevard

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

Phone

+1 818 345 1160

Address

11901 Santa Monica Boulevard

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

Phone

+1 310 914 7702

Address

700 West 7th Street, Ste A 200

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

Phone

+1 626 642 9622
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