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Budget customer reviews

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  • "Car was dirty, had not been sanitized or cleaned, trash was in the car." (in 149 reviews)
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4.0 Mediocre
Pickup process was terrible. No cars available at the time I reserved. Had to wait and almost missed the event we were going to.
M
2.0 Poor
My husband and I took a ride share from our hotel to the f Pick up location which was permanently closed We then paid the driver to take us to the posted alternate location and they had no cars! After asking the employee what was going to happen I suggested we go to the airport so we paid another ride share to drop us off at the terminal return! In line at the airport they made ME call customer service to remedy the issue and get back in a long line to get the vehicle! This was a 3 hour rocess altogether and a costly experience. It was mentioned that because we booked through a 2nd party the reservation could not be changed by Budget making us feel even more dissatisfied
A
2.0 Poor
The budget counter gave our car (minivan or equivalent) away to a family of 3, when we needed it to hold 7 people. We had to wait over an hour & a half for a car & when one was ready we got. Ford Expedition. It didn’t have enough room to hold our luggage, the oil change light was on, and the front bumper was loose. Do not recommend.
M
2.0 Poor
They told me that I could return to terminal 3 in Dubai then have me issues. Also charged me a lot of extra money and never gave me a bill or responded to my requests for a bill. I rent all over the world and I’ve never had such a terrible experience.
D
8.0 Very Good
It was a good experience. Except we were supposed to pick up on Tuesday and wound up picking up on Wednesday. Last told us price would go down with a Wednesday pick up and price went up instead.
A
10.0 Wonderful
Nice staff
G
2.0 Poor
Terrible customer service. Car was filthy.
A
2.0 Poor
My experience was AWFUL. The line at the counter was extremely long and moved VERY SLOW. Then, after that 40 minute wait, I went outside to get the car and there were 30 people waiting for cars and they told me it would be at least 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, they said the type of car I reserved was not available (SUV) but I could take a Chevy impala that had a bunch of dents with X’s marking them on it. I took it b/c I didn’t have the time or patience to wait. TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE.
A
2.0 Poor
The car wasn’t ready the day of and completely derailed my plans.
J
6.0 Okay
After landing at the airport and taking the bus to the rental location. I had to wait in line for well over an hour just to pick up a rental vehicle that I had booked well ahead of time online. I thought the process was going to be way faster and I will be thinking twice before booking online again.

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Budget car hire prices in Australia

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Suzuki Swift car
Suzuki Swift
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
M
$33/day
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Hyundai i20 car
Hyundai i20
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
M
$33/day
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Kia Forte car
Kia Forte
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
M
$34/day
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Class Standard Car car
Class Standard Car
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
M
$60/day
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Class Full-size Car car
Class Full-size Car
or similar Large
5
2
4-5
M
$69/day
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Toyota RAV4 car
Toyota RAV4
or similar SUV
2
2
4-5
M
$48/day
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Kia Carnival car
Kia Carnival
or similar Van
5
5
4-5
M
$76/day
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Toyota Highlander car
Toyota Highlander
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
M
$69/day
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Kia Picanto car
Kia Picanto
or similar Small
2
2
2/4
M
$70/day
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Hyundai Staria car
Hyundai Staria
or similar Van
5
2
4-5
M
$76/day
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Tesla Model Y car
Tesla Model Y
or similar Luxury
5
5
2/4
M
$85/day
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Toyota Hilux car
Toyota Hilux
or similar Pickup truck
5
3
2/4
M
$57/day
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado car
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
M
$64/day
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Class Special Sedan car
Class Special Sedan
or similar Medium
5
5
2/4
M
$32/day
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Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
M
$35/day
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Kia Stonic car
Kia Stonic
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
M
$36/day
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Subaru Forester car
Subaru Forester
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
$42/day
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Kia Sportage car
Kia Sportage
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
M
$48/day
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Mitsubishi Outlander car
Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
$55/day
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Class Special Pickup Truck car
Class Special Pickup Truck
or similar Pickup truck
5
5
2/4
M
$102/day
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Where can I find Budget car hire?

Address

Unit 28, 99 Spencer St

Hours

Monday07:30 - 16:30
Tuesday07:30 - 16:30
Wednesday07:30 - 16:30
Thursday07:30 - 16:30
Friday07:30 - 16:30
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday08:00 - 12:00

Phone

+61 3 9206 2333

Address

Shop 2/8 Franklin St

Hours

Monday07:30 - 16:30
Tuesday07:30 - 16:30
Wednesday07:30 - 16:30
Thursday07:30 - 16:30
Friday07:30 - 16:30
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday08:00 - 12:00

Phone

+61 3 9204 3910

Address

650 Chapel Street

Hours

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

Phone

+61 3 9201 8186

Address

5-7 Greenaway St

Hours

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

Phone

+61 3 9088 4111
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Good to know

Most popular city

Most popular car type

Average price

Good deal

Sydney
Small
$66/day
$40/day

Top tips for hiring a car from Budget

  • 25% of our users found car hire from Budget for $57 or less
  • Book your car hire from Budget at least 12 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
  • Medium car hire from Budget is around 28% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about hiring a car from Budget

  • How much does it cost to hire a car from Budget?

    On average a car hire from Budget costs $80 per day.

  • What is the most popular car hire from Budget?

    Compact (Geely Emgrand or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type from Budget.

  • How many car hire locations does Budget have?

    Budget has 4,783 hire locations worldwide. Take a look at our Budget hire location map to find the best car hire near you.

  • Which countries does Budget have car hire locations in?

    Albania, Andorra, Angola, Antigua And Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Caribbean Netherlands, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Eswatini, Faroe Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Finland, France, French Guiana, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Japan, Jersey, Jordan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Réunion, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Maarten, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, The Bahamas, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Yemen and Zimbabwe

  • How much does it cost to hire a car from Budget for a week?

    On average a car hire from Budget costs $558 per week ($80 per day).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car from Budget long term for a month?

    On average a car hire from Budget costs $2,393 per month ($80 per day).

Everything you need to know for your Budget car hire