Budget Car Rental

Category: Car rental agency in Tampa, Florida

Address: 5409 Airport Service Rd, Tampa, FL 33607, USA

Phone: +18133963126

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

Peter Kuhn

May 12, 2022

I was going to rent a Corolla but was able to get a Mustang for a similar price. When I got to the airport, they were out of Mustangs (or similar) so I was upgraded (no charge) to a Dodge Charger with a Hemi engine. It was a sick car! The customer service was fantastic both renting and returning. Love me some Budget!

Glue Guy

Mar 27, 2022

90 min wait in line. Not just Budget but many other companies had long lines too. Spring break?? Could have staffed better... Quite the hike and train rides to go to and from the remote rental facility. Bringing the car back Google maps has no clue how to get you to returns. Hopefully Google will fix that. Give yourself an extra 30 to 60 minutes to drop off and finally get to the gate. Not Budget fault but an airport issue. TPA airport is crazy 🤪

Nicole Parker

Mar 19, 2022

First time I ever had a pleasant experience at an airport car rental agency. I didn’t wait very long at all, maybe 5-8 minutes to be helped. Customer service was great, reps were very helpful. Car was spotless (a first!) no trash, pet hair, smoke smell. Was apprehensive about renting a car seat due to Covid and cleanliness in general but was surprised all the car seats rented are brand new! Mine came fresh out of the box and only $14/day — way more convenient than lugging a bulky car seat through the airport. Would definitely rent from this location again!

Erin S

Jan 14, 2022

DO NOT RENT. Total scam was charged for an extra day when dropped off in Hilton Head despite dropping it off on time. Also charged for gas even though it was full. Good luck ever trying to get ahold of customer service…SCAM SCAM SCAM. Vehicle was disgusting when we got it in Tampa. My sister has cancer and was so exhausted, we were at the hospital for 2 days and I couldn’t call right away. Also, pretty concerned since they clearly did not clean it during a rise in COVID. I am so disgusted with this company. Apparently that isn’t full. And if the office is closed you get charged an extra day. Stay far far away. They also go by AVIS too…I was refunded $50 for it being dirty and then most fees for the extra day but it wasnt worth it at all.

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Questions & Answers

I'm picking up someone who is dropping off a rental car at Tampa International. Is there a place for me to park at the rental car area to pick them up?

Joan Beasley | Sep 2, 2021
Charles | Sep 2, 2021

I rent often from the AP. I normally have someone follow me all the way to the rental drop-off point. After I complete, the drop off, I simply meet them at the same place of entry. If you have to drive around the building, by the time they finish dropping the car off you would be able to pick them up, again at the same point of drop off entry.

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Do you accept debit card

Kathryn Klucas | Sep 3, 2018
Irene Salinas | Sep 2, 2021

Do you accept debit card??

Can I pick up a car from Tampa International airport and drop it at Miami International airport?

Walid Abdulrahim | Sep 3, 2018
Jacques Arsenault | Sep 3, 2018

Absolutely. When you book your car you identity the pickup and drop off locations. I very seldom dop it off at the same location that I picked it up

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Can you return an auto very early in the morning- approximately 4:45 A.M. ?

Jeffery Swartz | Jul 4, 2022
Jason Vittitoe | Jul 4, 2022

👍 yes

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I recently rented a car from Budget at the Tampa Airport. When I got my charges there was an item titled Estimated Non Taxable Products/Services. What is this this charge? The amount was $340.89.

Linda Martin | Mar 6, 2022
Livia García | Mar 6, 2022

If you select the option of filling the gas tank yourself, they don't tell you that you have to give the receipt when you return the vehicle. For that reason they charged you with an "estimate". For example, that happenend to me too. The tank was just 0.1 milimiter of reaching full literally and they charged me $26.00 I had to rent another car 3 months after that and one employee that.

How can I get a copy of the agreement and the final rental receipt from Budget Rental Tampa Airport location? Your customer sevice dept. can't help with this simple task. I even spoke to a supervisor Luis who transferred me back to CSR

Michael Allen | Sep 2, 2021
John McAninch | Sep 2, 2021

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Is this rental car agency actually at the airport?

Suzanne W | Aug 3, 2022
Marsha Tillman | Aug 3, 2022

Yes it is. At Tampa international Airport.

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Do you pick up from cruise terminal?

Pam | Aug 3, 2022
Landon Bellamy | Aug 3, 2022

No, you obviously pick up at the rental car center at the airport. No wonder why no one wants to answer your question.

What disability facilities are available at car rental drop off to get to terminal check in

John Severn | Apr 5, 2022
Corinne Nicole McLaughlin | Apr 5, 2022

Elevator, and train. Wheelchairs are available upon request. Depending on where you are parked is how far if a walk to terminal.

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Where do I return my rental car at the Tampa airport?

Shelly Gloden | Dec 6, 2021
Diane Distefano | Dec 6, 2021

Follow the signs for car rental return it is very confusing and the signs are horrible if you see anyone stop them and ask them where to get to your correct car rental agency

Does the Tampa Budget location have a contactless pickup like AVIS?

Donna Perry | Sep 2, 2021
Brittney H. | Sep 2, 2021

There should be. Budget and Avis are in the same vicinity and share rental space, lines, and associates.

Can I pick up the car at 1:30 am? How can I go to the rental car area from the domestic arrivals area?

Juan Carlos Bello | Sep 2, 2021
Brittney H. | Sep 2, 2021

Yes, the rental car center is open 24 hours. You reach the rental car area from domestic via shuttle.

Can you rent a car even if you wasn’t on a flight ? Need to rent a vehicle at 2am and you guys are the only one open at that time ??

Beth C | Sep 2, 2021
Treyvez Russell | Sep 2, 2021

They don't even ask if you were on a flight?

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Can I rent a car ,79 years old. No wrecks or tickets...Drove greyhound ,14 years ..Watkins motor 24 years.. No tickets

Charles Kamplain | Sep 2, 2021
Mary Ruggiero | Sep 2, 2021

When i rented a car they just ask for drivers license and credit card. . you could call and ask.

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Is transportation available from the Budget drop off to the airport terminal?

Jean christiansen | Sep 2, 2021
Sweet Dreams | Sep 2, 2021

The tram goes from budget right to the terminal. A 3 min ride

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how far from the airport

dicky moran | Sep 2, 2021
Sweet Dreams | Sep 2, 2021

2 mins on the tram. Follow signs to rentals and once you hop on the tram it's the first stop

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Can I use Airport Service Rd to rent a car without going through the airport?

Florida Rentals | Sep 2, 2021
Laurie Decker | Sep 2, 2021

Yes

is there a cancellation fee/

Suzanne Koebel | Sep 2, 2020
Minnie Kostoff | Sep 2, 2020

For my rental, which I paid fully in advance, there was a $50 fee if I cancelled more than 24 hrs in advance, but less than 24 hrs, there was no refund at all. I guess it depends on what the deal says when you make the reservation.

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HI I forgot my key in the car I rented last night when I returned the car. How would I recover my key?

Laifoya Ataigba | Sep 2, 2020
Eliud Vazquez | Sep 2, 2020

You got to call them quickly they will hold it for you and send it to your home address.

I will be flying JetBlue into Tampa and have a car rented through Budget. Where do I pick up the car ?

Harry Kerrigan | Sep 2, 2020
Jan Krajko | Sep 2, 2020

👍👍

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What is the price for a SUV for 3 days

Nancy Manikas | Sep 2, 2020
OSCAR BERMUDEZ | Sep 2, 2020

I'm no remoned this company ... my recommendation take another option

can we rent a car in the Tampa airport and return it at Fort Myers? Would the price go way up??

Mary Schelble | Sep 2, 2020
Will S | Sep 2, 2020

You can typically do a one way rental between airport locations. It does have an increased fee associated with it

How much is it for a car from the December 30 through January the 5

marie danielle | Sep 2, 2020
Will S | Sep 2, 2020

Best bet is to check www.budget.com to get a current rate quote on the size of vehicle your looking for

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Can I rent a vehicle at TPA .and drop it off at EWR

FTD NJ | Sep 2, 2020
Venkatesh Gorantla | Sep 2, 2020

Yes, I think there will be extra charge. Call and check with budget

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Peice for gas

poetetc | Sep 2, 2020
Jeff Bullis | Sep 2, 2020

Price varies daily. Ask at the counter during pick-up or you can call them directly.

I rented a car for July 12th -29th st the airport terminal and my phone lost all the info. How do I get my confirmation no. And all the info for the car

Kelly baum | Sep 3, 2019
James Boie | Sep 3, 2019

You should be able to log on the site and get your itinerary. If not call the number and they will have it.

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where do you return the car at tampa int'l airport

Marilyn Grieco | Sep 3, 2019
Tammy Cupp | Sep 3, 2019

If u got it at the same airport first time then u return it back to the same place. And if not there are sign where to go to return the rental cars at. Hope that helps you out

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is budget in the tampa international airport terminal?

Martin Reed | Sep 3, 2019
Mary Ellingson | Sep 3, 2019

Yes

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I am in the corporate office and would like to pay for a guests car he will not have the card I use what do I do

Carolyn Sasbon | Sep 3, 2019
ray sillman | Sep 3, 2019

That may be a problem as usually they require the reservation holders card. Call and explain the situation but with all the credit card fraud going around they may not do it.

are your rental rates in US dollars or Canadian ?

Paul Bosse | Sep 3, 2019
Scott Abajian | Sep 3, 2019

If on a USA website, it is American dollars

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can car be drooped off at another city?

Johnny Powell | Sep 3, 2019
Marty Fried | Sep 3, 2019

Yes.

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what is the price difference in price when renting a car for 5 days instead of returning it @ 1200pm return car 7pm have 830 pm flight

Guy mercurio | Sep 3, 2019
Manuel Roche | Sep 3, 2019

Probably they will charge you an extra day, rentals are 24 based on 24 hrs.rental

I need to pick up a car at Tampa Airport after my flight i, but I need to return the car to St. Petes airport for my flight out of Tampa. Is there a problem with this?

David Cooke | Sep 3, 2018
SCOTT KOCH | Sep 3, 2018

I do it all the time. Rent from TPA and return to PIE. A lot of times its actually cheaper.

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what does it cost to rent a GPS for the rental we have booked for two weeks in July.

Willie Keen | Sep 3, 2018
Christine Broschak | Sep 3, 2018

It is an additional charge less than $10 but I think you can negotiate with them and they'll waive the charge.

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How do u get from airport to budget? Walk? Train shuttle? Bus shuttle?

James Patterson | Sep 3, 2018
Paula Bailey | Sep 3, 2018

If you're flying in, you walk to the end of the area where you claim your bags, you'll see a white wall with elevators. Just follow the instruction. It will tell you what floor you need to get to the train that will take you to car rentals. It is very easy to navigate, it's impossible for you to get lost

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When I drop off the rental car to Budget, do they provide a shuttle service to the Airport Terminal?

Andrew St Martin | Sep 3, 2018
Vinny Marzella | Sep 3, 2018

Tram and hold on or sit down

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How do I get from the airport to the budget rental facility?

Kathryn Bick | Sep 3, 2018
Klaus Koehler | Sep 3, 2018

Take tram to second stop. It's the rental and economy lot I believe

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can you pick us up at the tampa pier/will be arriving on 28 May on Royal Caribbean Majesty

B Cas | Sep 3, 2018
Christine Broschak | Sep 3, 2018

I don't have personal experience at this pier but from what I have read in other boards your best bet is a shuttle to TPA and then pick up the rental of your choice. Enterprise does offer pickup service at the port but you still have to go to TPA to complete the transaction.

avg time it takes to return budget rental on saturday ~10am

Angie Norfolk | Sep 3, 2018
Christine Broschak | Sep 3, 2018

Prepay for everything and opt for purchasing the full tank that way when you get to the airport you are directed to a lane to park, leave the keys in the car and head on your way.

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I rented a car from you and acidently put 10pm for pick up instead of 10am. The agent never said anything about it but charged me over $350 for the difference. When I asked about it was told it was a deposit and I would get it back. Have not. Will I?

Michael Moore | Sep 3, 2018
Christine Broschak | Sep 3, 2018

I was told it can sometimes take up to 3-5 business days for the correction to show up on your bank or credit card account.

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where at TPA do i return a budget rental car?

Bill Byrnes | Sep 3, 2018
Ali Abbas | Sep 3, 2018

Follow the signs from the traffic circle, 3rd floor, you'll have to pull up at the queue, leave the key on the dash and make sure they scan/receive the car

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Is a standard car rental come with unlimited mileage?

Whitney Rings | Sep 3, 2018
Ali Abbas | Sep 3, 2018

No, there is no limit on mileage. They will try to sell you gas, which is a good option only if you'll drive a lot and empty the tank or you'll be paying for the full tank or $14 flat per day if you drive less than 75 miles. If you don't get gas from them, make sure you fill it up before return or they'll charge $9 per gallon

can I drive the car one way to Naples, Fla for drop off there?

VINCENT DRESSEL | Sep 3, 2018
Josh Lane | Sep 3, 2018

You can. When you rent you'll get the option to return to your pickup location or another Budget location. You'll just choose the one that you need.

How the heck do you reach customer service there?!?! I’ve been trying to resolve an issue for three days now to no avail!

romanson66 | Sep 3, 2018
Shalda Etienne | Sep 3, 2018

Well i call the airport car rental and i speak to someone at Avis or Budget. I believe they are affiliated together.

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