Budget Car Rental

Budget Car Rental

🚙 Rental Cars · 4810 Sawmill Rd · Columbus

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

total experiences

36%

replied on google

Most reported issues

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Experiences

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Apr 25, 2026

Staff refused to honor a reservation and exhibited aggressive behavior.

Business reply on Google

Hi Raúl , we're sorry to hear that you were not happy with your rental experience with us recently. We'd be happy to address your concerns with you directly. Please email us at [email protected] with your reservation/rental agreement number, name of renter, relationship to renter (if applicable), details of your review, and the case #138949 in the subject line. -S.R

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Mar 11, 2026

Reserved vehicle was unavailable at the rental location

Business reply on Google

Hello Mark! 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 # 100259 on all correspondence. We are happy to help! ~Susan

NeverMisleading & FraudFrom Google Reviews
Sep 6, 2025

Staff allegedly stole personal tools and overcharged the rental rate.

Business reply on Google

Hello Kristina! 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 #53624” in the subject line. We are happy to help!~RG

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Aug 28, 2025

location failed to provide reserved vehicle and staff were unhelpful

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Aug 5, 2025

Reservation not honored and vehicle provided was dirty and under-fueled.

Business reply on Google

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 “SM #44935” in the subject line. We are happy to help! Hope to hear from you soon! ~Monte

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Jun 17, 2025

customer charged higher rates than promised without clear explanation

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Sep 14, 2024

Reserved luxury vehicle was unavailable and no price adjustment was provided

Business reply on Google

Hello I apologize that you are not happy with your rental experience and did not get the vehicle that you reserved. Please email us at [email protected] with your rental or reservation number, as well as the name on the rental and email address, and we would be happy to look into this situation for you. Please be sure to mention case#841884 as well. Thanks Blake

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Jul 11, 2024

Incorrect fuel charges and inaccurate mileage recording at vehicle return.

NeverProduct / Service QualityFrom Google Reviews
May 9, 2024

Damaged vehicle with faulty doors caused water damage to personal property.

Business reply on Google

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 “SM #798810” in the subject line. We are happy to help! Hope to hear from you soon! ~Monte

NeverMisleading & FraudFrom Google Reviews
Apr 29, 2024

Unauthorized charge after reservation was cancelled in person

Business reply on Google

I'm sorry for the trouble you've experienced with your rental. If you could please PM us your rental agreement or reservation number, and the name on the rental contract if different from yours, so we can look into this. Thank you for your time and patience. Carter

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Feb 12, 2024

Rental agency refused debit card payment due to customer credit score

Business reply on Google

Jayson We are sorry to hear your experience with us has been less than positive. So the matter can be investigated, please email us at [email protected] with additional details. Be sure to provide your reservation # and in the subject line reference case #752307~Autumn~

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Aug 7, 2023

The rental location added unauthorized fees and provided poor vehicle conditions.

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Aug 6, 2023

Reservation was not honored and customer was forced to buy insurance

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Jul 12, 2023

Customer was unfairly charged a large pet cleaning fee

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Nov 23, 2022

Vehicle was dirty, damaged, smelled of smoke, and service was poor.

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Sep 25, 2022

unjustified cleaning fee charged and poor communication regarding location change

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
May 15, 2022

The rental location failed to honor a confirmed vehicle reservation.

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Jan 27, 2022

Reserved vehicle was unavailable upon arrival causing significant scheduling delays.

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Mar 23, 2021

unauthorized charges for gas and drop-off fees despite returning vehicle correctly

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Aug 23, 2020

The company overcharged for the rental and added unauthorized services.