Budget Car Rental

Budget Car Rental

🚙 Rental Cars · 8181 S Cicero Ave · Chicago

NeverAbsolutely not. I’d never go back, buy again, or use them again.
22

total experiences

27%

replied on google

Most reported issues

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Experiences

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Jul 11, 2026

Vehicle provided was damaged and smelled of cigarette smoke

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
May 28, 2026

Staff refused temporary license despite prior confirmation over the phone.

Business reply on Google

Hello Brian! Thank you for contacting Avis via Social Media. We apologize for any issues that you encountered. Please email us your rental agreement number, renter’s name, relation to renter if applicable, confirm phone number to [email protected]. Include details of the issue in the email and list “case #186724” in the subject line. We are happy to help!~RG

NeverRefund & ReturnFrom Google Reviews
Apr 13, 2026

The refund process for the car rental deposit is excessively delayed.

Business reply on Google

Hello Amber! We apologize for any issues that you encountered with your recent rental. Please email us at [email protected] with the details of your experience. Also, please include your rental agreement/reservation number, the renter’s name, relation to the renter if applicable, and your phone number, so we can get this looked in to. Please refer to your SM case # 121753 on all correspondence. We are happy to help! ~Susan

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Mar 16, 2026

Company withheld funds and cancelled reservation without providing a valid reason.

Business reply on Google

Hello Paris! We apologize for any issues that you encountered with your recent rental. Please email us at [email protected] with the details of your experience. Also, please include your rental agreement/reservation number, the renter’s name, relation to the renter if applicable, and your phone number, so we can get this looked in to. Please refer to your SM case # 101445 on all correspondence. We are happy to help! ~Susan

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Jul 17, 2025

Rental car reservation was cancelled due to lack of vehicle availability.

Business reply on Google

Hello Denita! We apologize for any issues that you encountered with your recent rental. Please email us at [email protected] with the details of your experience. Also, please include your rental agreement/reservation number, the renter’s name, relation to the renter if applicable, and your phone number, so we can get this looked in to. Please refer to your SM case # 38212 on all correspondence. We are happy to help! ~Susan

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Jan 8, 2025

Staff failed to open the rental location at the scheduled time.

Business reply on Google

Hi Betty, we do apologize for the inconvenience you encountered with your Budget rental. I will be sure to get the details of your review to the appropriate team. ~HP

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Nov 13, 2024

Rental vehicle was unsanitary and customer was overcharged for a downgrade

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Sep 26, 2023

Unexpected additional deposit and credit check required for prepaid rental.

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Aug 12, 2023

The company charged a cleaning fee for pet hair.

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Jun 26, 2023

Reserved cargo van was unavailable without proper customer notification

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Dec 26, 2022

customer was double charged and refund has not been processed

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Sep 6, 2022

Inconsistent rental requirements and unauthorized credit check caused service denial

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
May 20, 2022

Defective seatbelt and unprofessional staff handling vehicle return process.

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Jul 24, 2021

Poor vehicle maintenance and unhelpful customer service at rental location.

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Apr 19, 2021

Rental unavailable, long wait, and incorrect fuel charges applied.

NeverStaff BehaviorFrom Google Reviews
Apr 15, 2021

Staff member displayed unprofessional and discriminatory behavior toward the customer.

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Sep 1, 2020

Reserved truck was unavailable and customer was wrongly charged a fee

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Jul 16, 2020

Vehicle unavailability, poor cleanliness, and unprofessional staff behavior.

NeverCleanliness & HygieneFrom Google Reviews
Jun 8, 2020

Vehicle provided was dirty and required immediate maintenance

NeverOtherFrom Google Reviews
Oct 11, 2019

Vehicle stolen from rental lot due to lack of security measures