High expectations

I repeatedly emphasized that I did not want any additional insurance or services, but Budget still added roadside assistance and personal injury insurance. Obvious fraudulent behavior!

Smooth and hassle-free pickup

Excellent- helpful counter staff at check-in, and when the car I expected was not there this was sorted out very swiftly and I ended up with a different car, which was (to my eye) a better car all round anyway so no delay and a happy customer. I misunderstood the cost of the advance toll fee coverage at the pick up desk, (the fee for which seems poor value to me) but I was able to delete it later by visiting a different local branch where it was sorted almost instantly. Although I could not effect this over the phone the lack of fuss otherwise over this did impress me and I will likely put Budget at the top of my list for a future hire. Handing the car back was also disarmingly slick and efficient. Incidentally, I returned the car brim-full but nonetheless the fuel gauge showed 'almost-full', nobody quibbled so another brownie point for lack of drama there. All told a better experience than I expected and I suspect that was not just good luck.

QEEQ did a good job- my brother booked a car at the same time directly with a different company and I think I had a better deal- better car, better price, but I won't rub it in!

Excelente servicio

Excelente

The car stank of cigarette smoke even though it states clearly you are not allowed to smoke in the car and will be charged for cleaning if you do. The moment we opened the boot we could smell it so Budget must have known about the problem. When we told them about it they said they didn’t have another car to offer us as they were a small agency. Terrible experience.