Book Budget car rentals 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

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Very good

33

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7

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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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2.0

Terribly long wait lines, nearly 2 hours !Reviewed 2024 Sept 18

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2.0

Ghost charges. What is Non Taxable charges? The reservation was for about $600 as it turns out it was about $300 more.Reviewed 2024 Sept 03

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6.0

We reserved a car for about $270, but when we got there, they changed our car and the total ended up being $555. I understand there’s taxes and fees but the website isn’t transparent about that.Reviewed 2024 Aug 19

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