Budget Car Rental

Category: Car rental agency in San Diego, California

Address: 3355 Admiral Boland Way Ste R176, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

Phone: +16196804949

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Manny Nevarez

Aug 1, 2022

I requested a particular size of car , I got to check out they told me their wasn’t that size available anymore. They hustled me into a larger more expensive rental, when I got up to my suv their were plenty of available cars I requested. When we drove off 10 miles in an Engine light turned on that the car needed engine oil or to replace it. I tried calling the number in the receipt , no response. Had to pull in to a auto shop to add oil, every morning the center console was covered in ants and we got bit. Tried calling again so response.

AJ Berg

Jun 28, 2022

This was one of the best car rental experiences I've had in a long time. I am a Fast Break member and usually still have to wait in the long line to get my car. This time, I was able to go straight to the Fast Break board to get my reservation information and go straight to my car. The car was very clean and smelled great (also something I haven't experienced in awhile). The staff was very friendly and fast when I returned my car.

R d

May 13, 2022

When picking up the car, the rental agent said that she could not rent the car to me because the name on the credit card did not match the name on my driver license. My credit card had my first initial and my middle name while the driver license had my full first name, middle name and last name. She first she insisted that I needed to present a credit card that "matched my name" to which I replied that it is my name only presented slightly differently on the credit card. She was upset and said that it wasn't my name. Since this has NEVER happened to me before, I explained that I often go by my middle name. She then switched my first name to my middle name, indicated that she couldn't accept the credit card and proceeded to again insist on a credit card that had my name. When I explained that in the many years of using Budget rental, this has never come up. She said she had to "redo" the reservation and was acting annoyed by the entire transaction. When we got to the car, another person was in the car and said it was their rental. We had to call and agent over to figure out who's car it was, which was eventually resolved. (We both had the same reservation number and parking spot on our slip.) While driving Budget's car, it had a constant "engine service required" light on and the oil gauge would go on intermittently. I called Budget support and was told to ignore both lights. The Mazda is a very good car but the brakes did vibrate and shimmy when pressed (like they were warped). This leads us to be less enamored with Budget and the training of its agents and maintenance of its rental cars. Hopefully this is just an issue with San Diego rather than company-wide.

Ricardo Hirata

Mar 14, 2022

Usually five stars, but this time my rental experience was not 100% satisfaction. I picked my car and my Full size full covered car was not available so staff upgraded me for a black Mazda CX-5 with Nevada plates. Long story short, the rear windshield wiper was broken, gas was less than half tank, remote control was also broken and needed to push the door button every time to lock/unlock the car, suddenly the right rear tire protectors separated from chasis, and finally the SUV tended to go right while driving. I had to take the SUV to SAN airport rental hub for an exchange. Got my full size car, no upgrade, and invested 2 hours if my day. I am a business budget user and hope this will not happen again. This time satisfaction cannot be five stars.

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Questions & Answers

I am flying into san Diego this afternoon. How do I get to your rental office from the terminal?

Ron Hendrickson | Aug 24, 2018
Jerry Hobbs | Aug 24, 2018

There is a shuttle from the airport to all rental car agencies.

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Where do I return a budget rental car at the San Diego airport

Francine Byrne | Aug 24, 2018
AARON HEROLD | Aug 24, 2018

3rd floor of the car rental return building. Just use google maps and it will guide you right there. Its super easy too. Just park it and leave the keys then grab your bags and a shuttle to the terminal.

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I am trying to reach Budget Car Rental at the San Diego airport and no one is answering the phone. I was supposed to pick up a car at 4 p.m. today and cannot pick it up until 6:30 p.m. or so due to flight delay. Please hold it for me. Thank you.

Caryl Adams | Aug 24, 2019
Angie leonard | Aug 24, 2019

Call +1-800-214-6094 it's the national number. When I delt with Budget in San Diego I had the same issue. They probably won't be there when you go to pickup the car as well based on my experience so be ready to wait when you get there

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Can I take a rental car across the border and return it to San diagonal

Julie Davis | Aug 24, 2019
Roxas C | Aug 24, 2019

Vehicles must not leave the state of California or Clark County, Nevada without the written consent of this Budget Rent-A-Car franchise.  Customer must contact the counter prior to arriving to request consent to drive outside this area.  All contracted coverage is voided if this rental agreement is violated and vehicle is driven outside the permissive geographic boundaries without our written permission.  No other states are permitted.  Travel into Canada is not permitted.  Travel into Mexico is permitted with restrictions and purchase of additional insurance.  Check with the rental location for details.

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Can I rent a car from you and drop it at the Colorado Springs or Denver airport

12sweaty cracked | Aug 24, 2018
Tom Noel | Aug 24, 2018

Generally yes, you'll pay a one way rental fee that can be a bit steep. Check their website and look for one way rental.

Hi, I rented a "Ford Mustang Convertible or Similar" I saw on your website that we can use a debit card if renting "Compact cars, Intermediate cars, Standard cars, Full-Size cars, Premium cars, ..." Can I use a debit car for my renting ?

Aurélie Canonne | Aug 20, 2022
Mimi | Aug 20, 2022

I have used the debit card in conjunction with my air travel bookings. There's an additional temporary hold fee.

Is Gps included in car rental.

Andrew Lehmann | Jul 24, 2022
Zia D. | Jul 24, 2022

GPS is an additional option for a daily fee. I'm usually able to connect my phone to the car and use my own maps.

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What time does rental need to new returned before charged another day

Lou Christian | Nov 26, 2021
Michael Dietrich | Nov 26, 2021

They told me 10a.m. I was charged a full day extra for returning at 2 p.m. 6 p.m. is either not correct or they got me just because they can.

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how long are deposits held

Papa Bear (4B’z) | Nov 26, 2021
Felipe Montes | Nov 26, 2021

Great customer service they helped me out when I needed it, thank you San Diego budget 🤗😉👍😎💪

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Can I rent a car at San Diego Airport and drive it to Tijuana BC.?

Luis Alanis | Aug 23, 2021
Rich Salo | Aug 23, 2021

Yes but there will be extra charges. They may even make you get insurance threw them

Do you have a shuttle that goes to the cruise ship dock?

Richard Anderson | Aug 23, 2020
Rich Salo | Aug 23, 2020

Yes they do as long it's local to there location they will take you

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is there a gas station close by.

Mike Jones | Aug 23, 2020
Rich Salo | Aug 23, 2020

Yes on Washington st

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Do you have car to drive to tijuana?

Carlos Morales | Aug 23, 2020
Rich Salo | Aug 23, 2020

You are asking the people who use Google not the car rental. The them a call or email them

Does anyone know how to contact them by phone? The number provided on their website does not work and will never work. What kind of service are you guys providing?

KNL DailyLife | Aug 23, 2020
Rich Salo | Aug 23, 2020

Email them from there website or call 411 for there number. It's a car.rental place what more do you need to no. Yes they have shuttles from airport

If my plane gets in at 11:30 pm, will I still be able to get a shuttle to pick up a rental car?

Debbie Metcalf | Aug 23, 2020
Rich Salo | Aug 23, 2020

Yes

is there pick service from hotel

Ken Malubay | Aug 23, 2020
Janet Lake | Aug 23, 2020

Not from Budget but I think Enterprise might. They drove me home once.

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We;re flying into San Diego in a few weeks. Your establishment is 2 miles from the airport. Do you have shuttles from the airport? If so, where do we pick one up. Thanks!

RickAZCA | Aug 23, 2020
lala gomez | Aug 23, 2020

Right out of the airport there are shuttle buses lined up directly across the street who jump on the shuttle and it takes you to the rental building

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I've calling since 12pm and it is now almost 2am. In more then 12 hours, no one at San Diego airport Budget location seems to answer the phone even once. Why is that so?? What kind of customer service is that?

harpreet bahy | Aug 24, 2019
Steve Carney | Aug 24, 2019

Try the national customer service number. They probably have an alternate local number.

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Aloha Do you rent pick-up trucks I have tried to call but no one picks up?

Polaris Adventures Hawaii | Aug 24, 2019
al al | Aug 24, 2019

Did not see any pickup trucks in the rental garage, only large suv and minivans Most of their fleet is a little older I think than some of the competitors. Also make sure you smell your car, there is a lot of humidity in that garage and if they don't air out the car it gets a musty smell, and has nothing to do with it being cleaned the second car they gave me was actually vacuumed less but didn't smell bad

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I'm renting a car from your site with family. We have a 5 year old girl with us. Can we rent a bumper seat for her at your office? Cost? Thank you.

John Massaro | Aug 24, 2019
zeke Espejo | Aug 24, 2019

All rental companies have child seats for rent. Check budgets web site for latest cost. Btw, it some times pays to recheck web site after you got rental confirmed, prices due change and no cost to canx and rebook unless youve done one of those prepay. Its happen more than a few times prices drop closer to date as they have too many cars.

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Snow chains allowed?

Sharon | Aug 24, 2019
Rich Salo | Aug 24, 2019

Well threw Budget good chance your going to get a SUV for this excursion with chain's. Get that INSURANCE for sure!

What is the number for Budget Rent-A-Car Lost and Found in San Diego ?

Sonny Hall | Aug 24, 2019
zeke Espejo | Aug 24, 2019

You can also call main reservations number and they will either connect you or give you number

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Are built in gps units available in your cars.

Ron Benell | Aug 24, 2019
zeke Espejo | Aug 24, 2019

They have gsps for rent. I just use google maps to gsp on my phone.

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I paid for a bundled trip with car included (PAID in FULL). Why will there be a hold on my debit card. and for how much?

standUP | Aug 24, 2019
Edward Saundry | Aug 24, 2019

IIRC it is to cover a cleaning fee if you bring the car back dirty/damaged or without a full tank of fuel. You should ask them directly if you have questions about fees.

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Who can I contact if something was left in our rental car in San Diego?

DP Dough | Aug 24, 2019
Israel | Aug 24, 2019

There should be a customer service number on your contract paperwork

I'm flying into San Diego,will I need to put a deposit down for a rental car ?

Gary SHUMLAI | Aug 24, 2018
DAVID Rosen | Aug 24, 2018

Not if u have a credit card

Im planning to San Diego. Would i be able to take the car over the border and spend couple days there?

Donato Solis | Aug 24, 2018
Alisha Manson (Chasing the Green Heart) | Aug 24, 2018

Yes, of course. Make a reservation in advance and consider the extra insurance in case something happens to the vehicle.

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Can I pick up my rental car after midnight?

Christi Cruickshank | Aug 24, 2018
DAVID Rosen | Aug 24, 2018

24 /7

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Can I pick up in San Diego and drop off in los angelas

debby philippi | Aug 24, 2018
Stacey | Aug 24, 2018

Yes you can...we rented in NY and returned it to San Diego a week later

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Is their a credit check

April Hopwood | Aug 24, 2018
Ray Beez | Aug 24, 2018

Nope. Just credit card pre debit

How much is the deposit for a one day car rental?

Violet Ruiz | Aug 24, 2018
Steve O | Aug 24, 2018

Not sure exactly, but most rental companies will put about a $250 hold on your credit card. If you try to use a debit card, the hold is typically much higher.

do you have scuttle service to the airport 24 hours a day

bill lane | Aug 24, 2018
Andy Bedford | Aug 24, 2018

No the airport closes after midnight until 6am

do they have parking to leave your own car?

dawn ward | Aug 24, 2018
Steve O | Aug 24, 2018

No they don't. You'd have to Uber/taxi there.

Can you take car rental into Baja

Ruby Baldwin | Aug 24, 2018
AARON HEROLD | Aug 24, 2018

Yes but you have to get insurance on it for mexico

I've rented cars from Budget before at the San Diego airport but I've noticed there are limitations on where they can be driven. For example, they can't be driven into Wyoming. But can Budget cars rented in San Diego be driven to Las Vegas?

Fred Edwords | Aug 24, 2018
Ruel Villa | Aug 24, 2018

Yes you can, i just did that last November... You can use the hired cars within the state and Las Vegas and some other places i can't remember..

Where do I cancel a reservation?

donandrosie | Aug 24, 2018
Jeff Schwander | Aug 24, 2018

I would call Budget's Customer Service 800 number.

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Is there a shuttle service from Santa Fe to the car rental location?

vera baizel | Aug 24, 2018
Tom Noel | Aug 24, 2018

The car rental complex is focused on supporting San Diego airport. The only shuttles they have run to the airport.

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Do you require purchase of Mexican auto insurance when taking a car into Mexico?

Stan Delair | Aug 24, 2018
Keith Sise | Aug 24, 2018

Im not so sure that budget allows people to drive their cars into Mexico. Most places that allow it have a higher rate for cars that can go to mexico.

Is there mileage restrictions with budget rac from San Diego airport location?

Victor Casa | Aug 24, 2018
Timothy Johnsen | Aug 24, 2018

No

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