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Budget customer reviews

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2.0 Poor
our plane was delayed and car place closed at 11pm we arrived at 11:27. They only volunteered that we come pick up the car the next mornin! really. Luckily I had sent them a message telling them about delay before pick up time so we could cancel without penalty. We have received refund.
J
2.0 Poor
They refused to honor the contract you drew up. Literally said their computer was incapable of honoring it. Jacked the price up hundreds of dollars. I told them I would have to complain to the Better Business Bureau and they said okay. It's apparently a technical issue. AND they did the same thing to the 2 customers in front of me. By hundreds of dollars. More to come via the BBB.
A
2.0 Poor
Terrible. They rented me a car with a defective right rear tire and the vehicle did not have a spare. When I contacted Budget, they did not have another vehicle available within a reasonable distance. I had to wait until 11 pm for a tow truck to arrive to recover their vehicle and I still have not received a refund.
A
2.0 Poor
An hour or two before I was supposed to pick up my rental, someone from Budget called to let me know he didn’t have any vehicles available. I ended up renting from enterprise at the airport.
A
2.0 Poor
The Dublin Airport Budget staff would not accept the insurance that we purchased on Kayak, so we had to abandon our rental from Budget after two attempts. I also emailed them with a letter of coverage from our credit card company, asking if they would accept that, and they never replied.
T
4.0 Mediocre
When I got to the counter, I was told that my car insurance that I purchased through kayak would not be acceptable for their car. I would’ve liked to know that before or not been offered additional insurance online.
A
8.0 Very Good
Jason worked hard to make sure his customers are well-treated and satisfied.
A
8.0 Very Good
Pricy for a smallish suv. Agent in San Antonio told me I wouldn’t be charged for returning the car later than expected because it was less than one day rental but my receipt showed that Budget charged me a $20 late fee. I wasn’t happy about that.
A
2.0 Poor
There were 40 people in line and one person working. It was crazy! Then when I got my car it smelled like cheech and Chong had it before me.. cigarettes and pot were almost unbearable. Later when we were taking our luggage out, I found a knife in the trunk and threw it out. Car was fine but not a very good experience.
M
8.0 Very Good
Ease of pick up at airport

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Budget car hire prices in Ireland

These are the best prices for 30 Jun - 7 Jul.
Volkswagen Polo car
Volkswagen Polo
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
€12/day
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Renault Clio car
Renault Clio
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
€12/day
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Skoda Octavia car
Skoda Octavia
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
€19/day
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Opel Insignia car
Opel Insignia
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
€50/day
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Toyota Aygo car
Toyota Aygo
or similar Small
2
2
2-3
€12/day
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Audi A6 car
Audi A6
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
€106/day
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Dacia Jogger car
Dacia Jogger
or similar Van
4
2
4-5
€48/day
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class car
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
€93/day
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Nissan Juke car
Nissan Juke
or similar 4x4
4
2
4-5
€15/day
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Nissan Qashqai car
Nissan Qashqai
or similar 4x4
5
3
4-5
€20/day
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Toyota Auris Touring Sports car
Toyota Auris Touring Sports
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
€28/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
Small
€76/day
€61/day

Top tips for hiring a car from Budget

  • 25% of our users found car hire from Budget for €72 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 65% 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 €45 per day.

  • What is the most popular car hire from Budget?

    Intermediate (Volkswagen Voyage or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type from Budget.

  • How many car hire locations does Budget have?

    Budget has 4,781 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 €317 per week (€45 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 €1,357 per month (€45 per day).

Everything you need to know for your Budget car hire