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4.0 Mediocre
We were stuck in the pick up like for almost 1 hour which made us late for work meetings.
A
10.0 Wonderful
Was very good, less paperwork
A
2.0 Poor
When I showed up to pick up my vehicle, the Budget agent informed me that he had no one-way rentals available even though I had made the reservation 10 days earlier through Kayak. He told me that they are a franchise, that he cannot control Kayak or it’s website, and that if I wanted a one-way rental, I would need to go to the airport. I explained that I intentionally made the reservation at an off-airport location so as to avoid the airport hassle. By Budget not informing me of this dilemma the time I had made my reservation 10 days earlier, my hands were strapped, and I had to instead purchase a one-way flight at the last second to go home (from LAS to PHX on Southwest for $279 and a day later). It appears that Kayak and Budget have a communication malfunction, and as a result, I have zero confidence in ever trying to rent from Budget again. If Budget would offer me a free 3-day rental to win back my trust and make amends for the unplanned expense and hassle that they caused me, I would consider giving them another chance. I will not accept a token marginal discount.
T
2.0 Poor
A lot of hidden costs. Price was significantly higher than advertised
A
2.0 Poor
Budget did not rent the car for the total I had booked it for. It was significantly more than the total I was given, even though the total I was given included “all taxes and fees”.
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2.0 Poor
The pickup experience was by far the worst experience I have ever had with a rental car. The staff there had no sympathy for people who’s flights were delayed and instead of having a conversation with customers they would walk up to people and without saying anything else would ask for their name and tell them to come back tomorrow. In short, they were rude and didn’t look to communicate with anyone. I would advise anyone I know to never use budget again - this experience has ensured I will go out of my way to not book with them again.
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2.0 Poor
Didnt accept Alabama DL …
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2.0 Poor
No rental car was available at our pickup time. The attendant when we arrived was rude, repeatedly left the counter without explanation, and offered no compensation to get us to our hotel for the night, requiring us to get an Uber at our own expense. All this being said, the attendant when we did finally pick up the car the following day was very helpful, courteous, and accommodating of the situation.
K
4.0 Mediocre
Pick up took way too long. There were only four customers in line ahead of mw and ir took an hour for me to get my car. Ir should not gave taken that long!!
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2.0 Poor
Very expensive not clear charging lots

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Budget car hire prices in Ireland

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Volkswagen Polo car
Volkswagen Polo
or similar Small
Passengers count 2 adult passengers
Bags count 2 large bags
Number of doors 4-5 doors
Transmission type Manual transmission
€11/day
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Renault Clio car
Renault Clio
or similar Small
Passengers count 4 adult passengers
Bags count 2 large bags
Number of doors 4-5 doors
Transmission type Manual transmission
€11/day
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Toyota Avensis car
Toyota Avensis
or similar Medium
Passengers count 5 adult passengers
Bags count 3 large bags
Number of doors 4-5 doors
Transmission type Manual transmission
€13/day
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Opel Insignia car
Opel Insignia
or similar Medium
Passengers count 5 adult passengers
Bags count 3 large bags
Number of doors 4-5 doors
Transmission type Manual transmission
€14/day
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Ford Ka car
Ford Ka
or similar Small
Passengers count 2 adult passengers
Bags count 2 large bags
Number of doors 2/4 doors
Transmission type Manual transmission
€10/day
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Dacia Jogger car
Dacia Jogger
or similar Van
Passengers count 4 adult passengers
Bags count 2 large bags
Number of doors 4-5 doors
Transmission type Manual transmission
€41/day
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class car
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
or similar Luxury
Passengers count 5 adult passengers
Bags count 5 large bags
Number of doors 4-5 doors
Transmission type Manual transmission
€142/day
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Nissan Juke car
Nissan Juke
or similar 4x4
Passengers count 4 adult passengers
Bags count 2 large bags
Number of doors 4-5 doors
Transmission type Manual transmission
€11/day
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Nissan Qashqai car
Nissan Qashqai
or similar 4x4
Passengers count 5 adult passengers
Bags count 3 large bags
Number of doors 4-5 doors
Transmission type Manual transmission
€15/day
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Toyota Auris Touring Sports car
Toyota Auris Touring Sports
or similar Small
Passengers count 4 adult passengers
Bags count 2 large bags
Number of doors 4-5 doors
Transmission type Manual transmission
€19/day
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Where can I find Budget car hire?

Address

Arrivals Hall

Hours

Monday05:00 - 23:59
Tuesday05:00 - 23:59
Wednesday05:00 - 23:59
Thursday05:00 - 23:59
Friday05:00 - 23:59
Saturday05:00 - 23:59
Sunday05:00 - 23:59

Phone

+353 1 844 5150

Address

151 Lower Drumcondra Road

Hours

Monday09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday09:00 - 18:00
Thursday09:00 - 18:00
Friday09:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 18:00
Sunday09:00 - 18:00

Phone

+353 1 837 9611

Address

37 Old Kilmainham

Hours

Monday09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday09:00 - 18:00
Thursday09:00 - 18:00
Friday09:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 18:00
Sunday09:00 - 18:00

Phone

+353 1 605 7580
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Good to know

Most popular city

Most popular car type

Average price

Good deal

Dublin
Medium
€71/day
€52/day

Top tips for hiring a car from Budget

  • 25% of our users found car hire from Budget for €66 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 61% 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 €39 per day.

  • What is the most popular car hire from Budget?

    Luxury (Chrysler 300 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type from Budget.

  • How many car hire locations does Budget have?

    Budget has 4,775 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, 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, 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, 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 €273 per week (€39 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 €1,169 per month (€39 per day).

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