Book Budget hire cars in Columbus

• Where are some good spots in Columbus to get a Budget rental car?

  If flying, a popular spot for travelers to pick up their rental car is the John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). If you happen to already be in the center of Columbus and don't want to make your way back to the airport, a better option is the location at 104 East Long St., in the heart of downtown Columbus. If you are farther to the north in a suburb like Worthington, the location at 6060 Busch Blvd is closer. Visitors that are west of the city center in the Lincoln Village area might select the location at 4621 W. Broad Street.

• What are some reasons to choose Budget over other brands?

  Budget is known for offering budget-friendly rental rates, making it an economical choice for travelers. Budget provides a variety of vehicles to select from to cater to different travel needs and group sizes. They offer compact cars, SUVs, and trucks. Budget aims for transparent pricing to reduce the likelihood of unexpected fees or charges. With Fastbreak membership you can enjoy express return services that allow you to return your rental car more quickly. The Budget mobile app makes it easy to manage reservations and access your Fastbreak profile from your smartphone or tablet.

•  What are some tips for parking a rental car in Columbus?

  Columbus has numerous parking garages, and lots located in and around the downtown area. Popular garages include the Columbus Commons Garage, North Market Garage, and the Convention Center Garage. The cost for these spots is around $5.00 to $15.00 to park for 2 hours. On-street parking is available in many areas of Columbus. Be sure to check for parking signs and regulations. Please use meters or mobile apps where required. In some areas, street parking is free, but there can also be spots that cost from $0.80 to $1.50 to park for 2 hours.

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

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

• How many car hire locations does Budget have in Columbus?

  Budget has 8 hire locations in Columbus. 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: Columbus airport (CMH)?

  Yes

• Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Columbus airport (CMH)?

  Yes

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Branch staff were nice, car was very good. Thanks!Reviewed 10 Apr 2025

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When I got there, they took it up charge me for fuel that was for an electric car at about $50. I refused and then they told me I could upgrade to a standard vehicle for $10 more. I declined and I went online and canceled my reservation on the phone before hand Reserving a vehicle to rent from Columbus airport to Cleveland airport. It was totaled $49 and then I got the bill and it was $447 and I filled out the gas right before I dropped it off and then on my bill it shows that the tank was not full and they charged me $9.99.a gallon Now I must also mention that they gave me a dirty car inside and out and it smelled like marijuana, but I didn’t have time to deal with that. I must also say that they charge me a $300 one-way fee that was not disclosed at the time of purchase and I went over all the aspects of the contract that the size of the vehicle, the price insurance and everything with the agent at the gate before I picked up the car so they basically switched everything in the contract and said that that’s what I reserved and then I do a chargeback and I’m LosingReviewed 14 Mar 2025

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Completely rude, hire new people.Reviewed 15 Feb 2025

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Slow line at checkoutReviewed 2 Feb 2025

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There was one agent for Avis, Budget, and Payless, and even though I was #2 in line, it took me 20 minutes to see her. Then she told me the van I had reserved was not at that location, and that they would have to go get it. I didn't end up renting the van.Reviewed 31 Dec 2024

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They gave me a huge van which had terrible gas mileage of course. Not similar to what I had booked. The agent didn’t mention what car and by the time I arrived at the lot to find it, I didn’t want to go back in, up the stairs with luggage and try to complain. It was a waste of money and I didn’t want to drive this mini bus around for my rental purposes.Reviewed 26 Sept 2024

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Car was really clean and comfortable 👌Reviewed 6 Sept 2024

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The car was dirty had garbage inside the Drivers door. The windows were all dusty and not clear. It was hard to see for nighttime pick up.Reviewed 28 Aug 2024

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Good serviceReviewed 11 Aug 2024

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It’s was good selection of vehicles. But the only thing was I have to say they didn’t clean the car. We had a dirty car to ride in.Reviewed 16 Jul 2024

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They gave me a broken car the first time. I didn't realize it until I was on the highway 20 miles out of town. The second car they gave me smelled awful like smoke and was filthy dirty.Reviewed 11 Jul 2024

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We had a 9am pick up time and got to the pick up location on time only to find a sign that said “be back in 30 minutes”. When the employees finally showed up they gave us a car that was very damaged. We took the car and once we got on the freeway the car was violently shaking so we had to go back and exchange the car for another. That vehicle only had a quarter tank of gas so we had to stop and get gas. This all caused major delays in our travel.Reviewed 22 Apr 2024

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