Budget Car Rental

Budget Car Rental

🚙 Rental Cars · 899 N Loop W · Houston

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

total experiences

45%

replied on google

Most reported issues

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Experiences

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Jul 27, 2026

Reserved vehicle unavailable and staff was rude over the phone

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Jul 13, 2026

Rental location had no vehicles available despite a confirmed reservation.

Business reply on Google

Hello David! 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 # 253876 on all correspondence. We are happy to help! ~Susan

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Mar 4, 2026

confirmed rental reservations are not honored due to vehicle shortages

Business reply on Google

We apologize for the inconvenience. Please email us your reservation, rental agreement number, name on the rental, and relationship to the renter to [email protected]. Reference case #98352 in the subject line for further review. ~SD

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Feb 5, 2026

confirmed rental unavailable despite visible inventory at the location

Business reply on Google

Hello I am sorry that we did not have a car for your reservation. Please email us at [email protected] with your reservation number, as well as the name on the reservation and email address, and we would be happy to look into this situation for you. Please be sure to mention Case #92713as well. Did you rent with another car company or from another location? Thanks Blake

NeverStaff BehaviorFrom Google Reviews
Dec 5, 2025

Staff member refused to assist with reservation inquiry

Business reply on Google

Hello Laura! 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 #78347” in the subject line. We are happy to help!~RG

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Jul 20, 2025

Vehicles have maintenance alerts and staff are rude and overcharge customers.

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Jan 11, 2025

Unjustified cleaning fees charged after vehicle return

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 #884654” in the subject line. We are happy to help! Hope to hear from you soon! ~Monte

NeverProduct / Service QualityFrom Google Reviews
Oct 31, 2024

The rental truck broke down multiple times and customer service was unresponsive.

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 #862089” in the subject line. We are happy to help! Hope to hear from you soon! ~Monte

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Sep 19, 2024

Location failed to provide a promised replacement vehicle.

Business reply on Google

Hi YNA Please send your reservation, rental agreement number, the name on the rental, your relationship with the renter, email address, and zip code to [email protected]. In the subject line reference social media case #844000. ~SD

NeverWait & DelaysFrom Google Reviews
Jul 5, 2024

long wait times and unprofessional staff service

NeverRefund & ReturnFrom Google Reviews
Mar 26, 2024

The customer was not refunded for a car that was unavailable.

Business reply on Google

Hello John! We apologize for any issues that you encountered with your recent reservation. Please email us at [email protected] with the details of your experience. Also, please include your 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 post # 779048 on all correspondence. We are happy to help! ~Susan

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Feb 8, 2024

Reserved vehicle was unavailable and staff provided poor customer service.

Business reply on Google

Hello Josh! We're so sorry to hear about your poor experience. Please reach out to us at [email protected] with the details of your experience and your rental agreement/reservation number, so we can get this looked in to. Also, please refer to your SM post # 749591 on all correspondence. ~Susan

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Dec 31, 2023

Staff refused to replace a vehicle with a damaged windshield

Business reply on Google

Hello I apologize that you are not happy with our agent not giving you a new vehicle. 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#729158 as well. Thanks Blake

NeverProduct / Service QualityFrom Google Reviews
Nov 30, 2023

Vehicle heater malfunctioned and oil light illuminated during rental period.

NeverProduct / Service QualityFrom Google Reviews
Jun 27, 2023

Vehicle provided was dirty, damaged, and overdue for maintenance.

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Jun 18, 2023

Inconsistent rental policies and unprofessional staff behavior at the counter.

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
May 5, 2023

Business refused to rent a vehicle to a non-Uber driver.

NeverRefund & ReturnFrom Google Reviews
Feb 3, 2021

Business refused to provide a refund for unused rental days.

NeverRefund & ReturnFrom Google Reviews
Jan 19, 2021

The company has failed to process a requested refund for one month.

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Oct 4, 2020

prepaid vehicle unavailable and customer forced to resolve rental issue