Search
Reviews
Deals near me
Locations
When to book
Tips
FAQs

Book Budget car hire

Driver's age: 25-65

Save up to 40% on car rentals. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, agency and more to find your best car rental.

Budget customer reviews

6.6
Okay10,000 verified ratings
Traveller rating:
Sort by:
S
2.0 Poor
Rating: 3/10 The car itself was clean, well-maintained, and in excellent condition. I have no complaints about the vehicle. However, the overall rental experience was very disappointing. First, I had to wait in line for 40 minutes just to pick up the car. The rental price was €90, plus a deposit. Despite clearly stating that I did not want insurance, the manager misled me into believing that the insurance was mandatory basic coverage that could not be declined and would be refunded when I returned the car. When returning the vehicle, I was not charged for refuelling, as expected. However, the insurance fee of €140 for just two days was not refunded. Overall, it was extremely frustrating to end up paying €230 for a two-day rental instead of the advertised €90. The car was fine, but the misleading sales tactics and unexpected extra charges completely ruined the experience. I will most likely not use this service again.
A
4.0 Mediocre
I was charged for multiple add-ons when I was not told/asked about them.
A
2.0 Poor
Worst experience I've had. At pickup they arrived late and didn't even apologize, they charged us twice for the rental plus a deposit which they haven't fixed, meaning they haven't returned any of the money, at dropoff, the office was closed because a local holiday, they didn't answer the phone nor provided instructions on where to leave the car. I ended up calling a US phone from Spain and they told me to leave the car parked on the street. After that, they charged us an extra 750€ without any justification or notice. We've already contacted them and haven't replied in 4 days... On Monday we have a meeting with a layer to take this case. Unbelievable stuff from all parties involved including Kayak which is the initial provider...
A
2.0 Poor
Everything seemed great at first. Was easily able to figure it out and order my rental on line. Then I got a call and I couldn’t get the vehicle I picked, which was fine. I was then given a smaller vehicular. I was told I would be charged less for the smaller vehicular. I’m not sure how. I was quoted between $500-$600. And before leaving budget with my rental I had paid double. Over $1000.00 when I was quoted less. They didn’t give me the discount, and argued about unlimited KMS as promised in my booking on KAYAK. After living in Ontario all my life, nursing over 20 years and lived in the Barrie, Orillia area. I recently moved out of province and returned as it was a year since my father’s passing. This added stress should never been added. I will never rent from you guys again and spread the news to my family, friends and nursing colleagues.
S
2.0 Poor
It’s been a week and everyday my card is still seeing deductions for this trip from budget and no information on what are those charges for.
A
10.0 Wonderful
The desk agent was so good.
A
10.0 Wonderful
It was great experience
A
2.0 Poor
I waited for over 30min for my car to be available. They tried to give me a 15 passenger van when I reserved a sedan… Got to my destination late and was charged for that delay which was out of my control.
A
6.0 Okay
Received a different car than I reserved
A
8.0 Very Good
The process of pick up and drop off were very good. The car was dirty inside and out.

Budget car hire prices in Australia

These are the best prices for 15-22 Nov.
Ford Fiesta car
Ford Fiesta
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
$34/day
Hyundai i20 car
Hyundai i20
or similar Small
4
2
2-3
$28/day
Kia Forte car
Kia Forte
or similar Medium
5
3
2/4
$31/day
Class Standard Car car
Class Standard Car
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
$45/day
Toyota Camry car
Toyota Camry
or similar Large
5
2
4-5
$46/day
Toyota RAV4 car
Toyota RAV4
or similar SUV
2
2
4-5
$36/day
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado car
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
$56/day
Fiat 500 car
Fiat 500
or similar Small
2
2
2-3
$34/day
Hyundai Staria car
Hyundai Staria
or similar Van
5
2
4-5
$88/day
Class Full-size Truck car
Class Full-size Truck
or similar Pickup truck
5
2
2/4
$39/day
Class Premium SUV car
Class Premium SUV
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
$80/day
Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
$31/day
Nissan X-Trail car
Nissan X-Trail
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$33/day
Kia Stonic car
Kia Stonic
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
$34/day
Mitsubishi Outlander car
Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$42/day
Class Special Sedan car
Class Special Sedan
or similar Medium
5
5
2/4
$51/day
Class Commercial Truck car
Class Commercial Truck
or similar Commercial
5
3
2/4
$61/day
Class Special Pickup Truck car
Class Special Pickup Truck
or similar Pickup truck
5
5
2/4
$95/day

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 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 14:00
Sunday08:00 - 14:00

Phone

+61 3 9204 3910

Address

650 Chapel Street

Hours

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

Phone

+61 3 9201 8186

Address

5-7 Greenaway St

Hours

Monday08:00 - 11:00
Tuesday08:00 - 11:00
Wednesday08:00 - 11:00
Thursday08:00 - 11:00
Friday08:00 - 11:00
Saturday08:00 - 11:00

Phone

+61 3 9088 4111

Good to know

Most popular city

Most popular car type

Average price

Good deal

Melbourne
Small
$77/day
$59/day

Top tips for hiring a car from Budget

  • 25% of our users found car hire from Budget for $70 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 74% 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 $78 per day.

  • What is the most popular car hire from Budget?

  • How many car hire locations does Budget have?

    Budget has 4,820 car hire locations worldwide. Take a look at our Budget car hire location map to find the best car near you.

  • Which countries does Budget have car hire locations in?

    Albania, 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, 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, Monaco, 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, Turks and Caicos Islands, Türkiye (Turkey), 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 $543 per week ($78 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 $2,326 per month ($78 per day).

Everything you need to know for your Budget car hire