Search
Reviews
Deals near me
Locations
When to book
Tips
FAQs

Book Budget car hire

Driver's age: 25-65
Here is why travellers choose KAYAK

Save up to 40%Compare multiple travel sites with one search.

Free to useThere are no hidden charges or fees.

Filter your dealsFilter by car type, brand and more. Instantly customise your results.

Book with flexibilityUse our "free cancellation" filter for maximum flexibility at no extra cost.

Budget customer reviews

6.6
Okay10,000 verified ratings
Pros +
Cons -
  • Was not cleaned well if at all and smelled like smoke. (in 239 reviews)
  • "Car was dirty, had not been sanitized or cleaned, trash was in the car." (in 149 reviews)
Show reviews that mention
Traveller rating:
Sort by:
A
10.0 Wonderful
Nothing. Everything went as it should.
A
10.0 Wonderful
The car itself - CVT is not great. Otherwise good experience. Thought I was renting at airport until I got confirmation. Worked out fine.
S
8.0 Very Good
The line moved very slow but the rep who helped me, Martha, was very friendly and helpful.
A
2.0 Poor
I booked a car for pickup in Charlotte and drop off in Raleigh RDU. They told me I never booked that and charged me 300$ extra
A
10.0 Wonderful
Great service at desk and car was what I reserved. My only complaint is the wait to pick up the car. They had two agents working and it was obvious they needed more. There were at least 20 people in line ahead of me and more behind.
A
8.0 Very Good
Friendly staff, nice vehicle, easy drop off. Didn’t like the surprise of a new 13$ per day additional fee for an extra driver which adds up on an 8 day rental. Book with Costco to avoid this fee.
A
10.0 Wonderful
Thé counter worker was very helpful.
M
2.0 Poor
They didn’t have any cars available once we arrived to pick up and claimed they had no way to contact me although they themselves emailed me earlier that morning asking if I was “ready for my pickup”…. Clearly I was and they weren’t. Absolutely abysmal nightmare situation regarding a car rental reservation made 3 months ago that fell through during holiday travel due to their fault entirely.
P
6.0 Okay
Rental car advertised as a car like a Toyota RAV4. What we got was a stripped down Chevy small SUV with 20K miles and bad windshield wipers. I didn't see any RAV4s at pickup or drop off. Lots of Kia, Hyundai, and Chevys.
J
6.0 Okay
This is a new parking garage and it seems it is only partially in use so the exit signs are not accurate. The staff did not inform me of this or how to leave the garage upon pick up. The signs show exits that end in barricades and after 20 minutes of driving in circles I had to ask another employee (not a car rental employee, as I couldn't find anyone around to help) in the garage informed me that I need to go through the "return" area in order to leave the premise. I had to help another couple out of the garage as well as they were also confused. This could have been avoided if the staff were to inform renters upon picking up their car.

How other car hire agencies scored

Budget car hire prices in New Zealand

Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.
Suzuki Swift car
Suzuki Swift
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
M
$78/day
View Deal
Mazda CX-30 car
Mazda CX-30
or similar Small
4
2
2/4
M
$38/day
View Deal
Mazda Mazda3 car
Mazda Mazda3
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
M
$40/day
View Deal
Ford Ranger car
Ford Ranger
or similar Large
5
2
2/4
M
$130/day
View Deal
Toyota RAV4 car
Toyota RAV4
or similar 4WD
2
2
4-5
M
$46/day
View Deal
Kia Carnival car
Kia Carnival
or similar Van
5
5
4-5
M
$296/day
View Deal
Toyota Highlander car
Toyota Highlander
or similar 4WD
5
2
4-5
M
$112/day
View Deal
Hyundai H-1 car
Hyundai H-1
or similar Van
5
2
4-5
M
$289/day
View Deal
Tesla Model 3 car
Tesla Model 3
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
M
$50/day
View Deal
Toyota Hilux car
Toyota Hilux
or similar Pickup truck
5
3
2/4
M
$108/day
View Deal
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado car
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar 4WD
5
5
4-5
M
$226/day
View Deal
Class Special Sedan car
Class Special Sedan
or similar Medium
5
5
2/4
M
$39/day
View Deal
Mitsubishi Outlander car
Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar 4WD
5
3
4-5
M
$53/day
View Deal
Mazda CX-5 car
Mazda CX-5
or similar 4WD
5
3
4-5
M
$53/day
View Deal
Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
M
$57/day
View Deal
Mitsubishi ASX car
Mitsubishi ASX
or similar 4WD
4
2
4-5
M
$58/day
View Deal
Class Commercial Truck car
Class Commercial Truck
or similar Commercial
5
3
2/4
M
$114/day
View Deal
Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Where can I find Budget car hire?

Address

Terminal Building

Hours

Monday05:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
Tuesday05:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
Wednesday00:00 - 01:3005:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 01:3005:00 - 23:59
Friday05:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
Saturday05:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
Sunday00:00 - 01:3005:00 - 23:59

Address

206 Victoria Street West

Hours

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:30
Sunday08:00 - 16:30

Phone

+64 9 976 2270

Address

374 Church St

Hours

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:30
Sunday08:00 - 16:30

Address

Unit 6, 63 Arrenway Dr

Hours

Monday07:00 - 15:30
Tuesday07:00 - 15:30
Wednesday07:00 - 15:30
Thursday07:00 - 15:30
Friday07:00 - 15:30
Saturday08:00 - 16:30

Address

6 Blackburn Rd

Hours

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:30
View deals

Good to know

Most popular city

Most popular car type

Average price

Good deal

Apia
Small
$62/day
$51/day

Top tips for hiring a car from Budget

  • 25% of our users found car hire from Budget for $55 or less
  • Book your car hire from Budget at least 12 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
  • Small car hire from Budget is around 57% 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 $94 per day.

  • What is the most popular car hire from Budget?

    Standard (Chevrolet Express or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type from Budget.

  • How many car hire locations does Budget have?

    Budget has 4,782 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 $660 per week ($94 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 $2,830 per month ($94 per day).

Everything you need to know for your Budget car rental