Budget Car Rental

Budget Car Rental

πŸš™ Rental Cars Β· 100 4th Ave N Β· Seattle

NeverAbsolutely not. I’d never go back, buy again, or use them again.
19

total experiences

21%

replied on google

Most reported issues

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Experiences

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Aug 10, 2026

Poor signage and lack of communication regarding rental car return location.

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Aug 3, 2026

Company wrongfully withheld deposit despite customer following return instructions.

Business reply on Google

Hi Jose, Thank you for reaching out, and please accept our sincere apologies for the frustration this situation has caused. We understand how concerning it is to receive different fuel instructions and then feel that you were charged incorrectly. We'd like the opportunity to review your concerns further. Please email us at [email protected] with your reservation or rental agreement number, the renter's full name, your relationship to the renter (if applicable), a phone number where you can be reached, and a detailed description of what occurred, and include "SM #280612" in the subject line. Thank you for providing these details. We appreciate the opportunity to look into your concerns and assist you further. We look forward to hearing from you. – Dee

NeverWait & DelaysFrom Google Reviews
May 13, 2026

Excessive wait time due to poor organization and staffing

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Feb 17, 2026

The company adds excessive and unexpected charges to the rental bill.

Business reply on Google

Bridney, we are sorry to hear your experience with us has been less than positive. 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 #95070 in the subject line. -Vee

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Oct 25, 2025

Prepaid rental price was increased upon arrival at the counter.

Business reply on Google

Hi Kaitlyn Please send your reservation, rental agreement number, the name on the rental, your relationship with the renter, email address, details of your experience, and zip code to [email protected]. In the subject line reference social media case #69128. ~SD

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Oct 21, 2025

customer unable to exchange vehicle due to lack of clean options

Business reply on Google

Shawn, we are sorry to hear your experience with us has been less than positive. We will immediately forward the details of your review to the appropriate team for thorough review. If we can further assist you, please email us at [email protected] with your reservation number, name of renter, relationship to renter (if applicable), details of your review, and the case #68127 in the subject line. -Vee

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Jul 2, 2024

Rental rate increased after rescheduling pickup time

NeverOtherFrom Google Reviews
Jan 19, 2024

Company policies are perceived as overly strict and unreasonable.

NeverWait & DelaysFrom Google Reviews
Sep 12, 2023

excessive wait time at the rental counter

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Aug 22, 2023

The business added unauthorized mandatory surcharges to a prepaid reservation.

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Aug 17, 2023

Long wait times, dirty vehicle, and false promises regarding handicap services.

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Sep 30, 2022

Vehicle was not clean and after-hours drop-off was unavailable.

NeverStaff BehaviorFrom Google Reviews
Jul 18, 2022

The counter staff member was rude and impatient.

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Oct 22, 2021

Customer charged full day rate for forty minute late return

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Aug 3, 2021

Incorrect fuel charges and poor vehicle cleanliness upon rental return.

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Jul 8, 2021

Incorrect charges and poor vehicle condition and customer service

NeverWait & DelaysFrom Google Reviews
Apr 18, 2021

The rental office was unattended for over thirty minutes.

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Mar 24, 2019

The business failed to provide reserved vehicles at the scheduled time.

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Jan 22, 2019

staff failed to resolve a booking error and redirected the customer