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Budget car rental prices in Los Angeles

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Kia Rio car
Kia Rio
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
M
₪116/day
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Kia Soul car
Kia Soul
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
M
₪114/day
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Kia Rio car
Kia Rio
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
M
₪116/day
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Kia Soul car
Kia Soul
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
M
₪114/day
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Most popular location

9775 Airport Boulevard

Most popular car type

Intermediate

Top tips for renting a car from Budget in Los Angeles

  • When you choose to book Budget car hire in Los Angeles, you will have a wide variety of rental agency locations to choose from including inner city locations and the most convenient (if you are flying in) at Los Angeles Airport. It is always advisable to book your rental car in advance so you can choose the best pick-up locations and ensure you get the car you want as certain locations will be busy and you might not get the car you desire.
  • Making the right decision on your brand and category of car when you book Budget car hire in Los Angeles will depend on the type of trip you are planning on. Budget have a wide fleet range of cars for your needs starting from compact cars for short trips right up to family vans for long-distance travel. If you are flying in for a business trip, then choose from one of the luxury brands. Budget car hire has a rental for your budget and your needs.
  • If you are travelling to L.A. to explore the bustling beach walks and piers of Venice Beach, then if you book Budget car hire in Los Angeles at the 1027 Broadway, Santa Monica branch, you are only around a 12-min drive to the main beaches. This is the most convenient location if you have booked a hotel near the promenade and want to experience real Los Angeles beach life without putting too much mileage on your rental car.
  • When driving in Los Angeles, the traffic can get very congested, so in order to be fuel-wise follow these tips when you book Budget car hire in Los Angeles. Stick to the speed limit; alternatively, driving slower speeds reduces your fuel usage. Try to avoid peak hour traffic where you might need to be stopping and starting and breaking, as this also burns up fuel unnecessarily. When purchasing your car rental use the Full-To-Full fuel policy so you are responsible for filling up the car when you return it and wont be charged the extra amounts that Budget might add on as an extra service.
  • Book your rental car from Budget in Los Angeles at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
  • Full-size rental cars from Budget in Los Angeles are around 36% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about renting a car from Budget in Los Angeles

  • Why should I choose Budget car hire in Los Angeles?

    There are over 13 different Budget car hire offices around Los Angeles and so you are spoilt for choice on where you choose to pick up your car. If you have booked a hotel then simply Google which car rental office will be most convenient for you to pick up from. This variety of Budget offices also makes it convenient if you explore and want to drop off your car at a Budget office across town.

  • Can I return my car after-hours with Budget car hire in Los Angeles?

    As there are many different locations to book Budget car hire in Los Angeles, depending on which location you choose, it is best to find out what the after-hours returns policies are. Most of the inner city Budget rental offices open from around 7 am and close at 5pm. The Budget rental on 700 W 7th St is open 24 hours if you want to drop off your car at anytime. At the airport you will find a dropbox for your keys so you can drop off at any time convenient to you.

  • Does Budget car hire offer free roadside assistance?

    You will need to purchase extra roadside assistance in case of any issues you might have, which differs at each car hire location you choose and what services you need. This reasonable rate will cover you for assistance like jump starts, locksmith assistance if you lock your keys inside the vehicle, flat tyre assistance, fuel delivery and full towing options. This might be worth the extra assurance in a foreign city.

  • What is the most popular rental car from Budget in Los Angeles?

    Intermediate (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Budget in Los Angeles.

  • How many car rental locations does Budget have in Los Angeles?

    Budget has 13 rental locations in Los Angeles. Take a look at our Budget rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • Does Budget have a car rental location at the airport: Los Angeles airport (LAX)?

    Yes

  • Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Los Angeles airport (LAX)?

    Yes

Reviews for Budget in Los Angeles

Pros

"Yes nice and friendly."(in 1394 reviews)
"No but off was easy."(in 1485 reviews)

Cons

"ing from budget again."(in 252 reviews)
" smell like someone smoke in it."(in 3893 reviews)
Overall Rating5.4 FairBased on 488 reviews
Cleanliness
6.4
Comfort
6.5
Overall
5.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.4
Value for money
5.6

Recent reviews

Traveler rating
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2.0
At the new LAX rental depot, we waited in line for 2 full hours. They had 25 kiosks/stations for registration, but only 6-7 agents working them. Then, our car (Buick Encore with 20K miles) completely shut down as we drove off the lot. No power or electricity. Never experienced this before… Had to get a tow and a replacement which took another hour. Staff were helpful and kind but clearly understaffed and overworked. They eventually got us into a brand new car on the second try. Return went smoothly.Reviewed 2025 Jun 24
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10.0
Stream like serviceReviewed 2025 Jun 19
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2.0
one and a half hours in line at counterReviewed 2025 Jun 15
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10.0
Good value. Car could have been washed, but that’s OK.Reviewed 2025 Apr 15
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2.0
The woman who helped us was rude. We came in 30 minutes early and our type of car wasn’t available. She said she only had a mini van and couldn’t give us the same price on it until our reservation time. We had to pay the upgrade from a sedan to mini van. That was bad enough but she was also just not nice or helpful.Reviewed 2025 Mar 03
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10.0
Budget was great. There was a problem with the car they initially assigned, but they promptly reassigned us a different car. Drop off was super easy and so really appreciate that as the last time I rented from a different company (also through Kayak) the experience was horrible, especially drop off. Based on that last experience I was a little nervous about another rental, but Budget was great! Will definitely use Budget againReviewed 2025 Feb 24
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4.0
I was thrilled to find Budget around the corner from my house. When I arrived the clerk was extremely rushed and rude. When I asked if she was doing okay she said "that that was her being polite." She essentially threw the paperwork at me. The car I reserved was not available and I was put in a very large minivan (that I wasn't super comfortable driving) and when I got to the car the carpet was filthy. I tried to ask for a new car and the clerk just waved me off. She didn't even speak to me or say anything about the car upon drop-off.Reviewed 2025 Feb 02
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6.0
Car had a mechanical problem and had to be exchanged which took a lot of time. Also I have not yet received a receipt yet even though I returned the car two days ago.Reviewed 2025 Jan 14
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2.0
There was a broken light on the truck I took and I do have the pic, and they still want to charge me for thatReviewed 2024 Nov 29
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2.0
Terrible customer service. The car was dirty,bad smell inside and older.Reviewed 2024 Nov 05
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2.0
I had to wait 2 hours in line to pick my car up. Unacceptable. Signed up for a Tesla. None in stock. Created charging problems. Return staff was rude. Incredibly disappointing experience.Reviewed 2024 Oct 12
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2.0
A terrible experience. Had to wait 2+ hours for my car and was charged with tons of hidden fees. I was told that I would get an upgrade. I never did. I hated the experience and it wasn’t safeReviewed 2024 Oct 10
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Other suppliers in Los Angeles scored

Where can I find Budget car rentals in Los Angeles?

Address

800 North Alameda Street

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

Phone

+1 213 617 2977

Address

1333 N Highland Ave

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

Phone

+1 323 460 2175

Address

9775 Airport Boulevard

Hours

Monday00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 23:59
Saturday00:00 - 23:59
Sunday00:00 - 23:59

Phone

+1 310 642 4500

Address

7521 Lankershim Boulevard

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

Phone

+1 818 980 1500

Address

3600 Wilshire Boulevard

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

Phone

+1 213 381 2813

Address

888 South Figueroa Street

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

Phone

+1 213 553 8867

Address

9545 Reseda Boulevard Unit 5

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

Phone

+1 818 576 9590

Address

11656 Ventura Boulevard

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

Phone

+1 818 761 1383

Address

647 Mateo Street

Hours

Monday07:00 - 17:00
Tuesday07:00 - 17:00
Wednesday07:00 - 17:00
Thursday07:00 - 17:00
Friday07:00 - 17:00
Saturday07:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

Phone

+1 213 328 6380

Address

1234 Westwood Boulevard

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

Phone

+1 310 446 4192

Address

19228 Ventura Boulevard

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

Phone

+1 818 345 1160

Address

11901 Santa Monica Boulevard

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

Phone

+1 310 914 7702

Address

700 West 7th Street, Ste A 200

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

Phone

+1 626 642 9622
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