Budget Car Rental

Category: Car rental agency in Seattle, Washington

Address: 3150 S 160th St, Seattle, WA 98188, USA

Phone: +12064447510

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

Ryan Weaver

Jul 22, 2022

I was given a rental that had two bald tires. The car only had 26k miles on it, and I had a blow out. I had to drive 98 miles on a spare, to get to the nearest Budget location. The Budget representative told me there was a car waiting for me at the location. There was not one. I had to go to a Firestone and had to wait for them to put two new tires on a basically a brand new vehicle. It wasted a full day and a half of my vacation. I will never recommend or rent another vehicle from your company!

James Matthews

Jul 6, 2022

Apparently they don't actually wait on people in the right order, or care to ask. We got to the counter in the garage, it was empty, someone was even there before us waiting. The avis counter next to it was flowing just fine. It turns out we should have gone to that side too, but they never even asked us no matter how long we stood there. Also, the lady at the initial desk kept saying we were getting a Kia optima, and pressured us several times to upgrade. We said no. When we got to the car it was Subaru, which is fine, just get it right. Then, we found dirt and debris in the little nooks like cupholders, fry's under the seat, so basically they barely cleaned anything. Also the wiper blades barely worked on the passenger side. This is not a good start.

Angie Staggers

Jun 15, 2022

This was the dirtiest rental car we have ever rented. There was a paper in the console that said the car was thoroughly cleaned and disinfected and it was completely disgusting. Crumbs and sticky stuff around the shifter and in the door handles and something had clearly been spilled down the seats in the back. There was no one to talk to about it in the garage where we picked it up. We also waited about 20 minutes to get through the gate because no one was in the booth.

Caroleene Paul

May 31, 2022

Staff will ask personal questions and try to upgrade you. Worse, they will ask you what insurance coverage you want, without telling you it's optional and not needed because your own car insurance (and in my case travel credit card) already covers your rental. Lastly, I reserved car through Costco for $350 but my total ended up being $450. I've never had a rental be that off. Otherwise, the car was fine, return staff were great, and the person who rented me car was just doing her job. Update: A Budget representative responded to my complaint regarding price difference and it was because I picked up car early so reservation went over by one hour. They refunded me the overcharge. That was pretty decent of them. I changed my 1 star to 4 star rating. I still don't like the reservation people trying to upsell me but I realize they're doing their job. Company should change policy to not badger people though, and especially not sneak insurance coverage by making it seem like it's required. It's a statically unlikely event, I was fine without it, and I have personal and credit card insurance for the rental.

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Questions & Answers

Can I pick a car up at SeaTac and drop off in Tacoma ?

Angie Rudolph | Aug 17, 2018
N “NA” N | Aug 17, 2019

You have to contact the company because that would be considered a one way rental

We will be traveling with our dog and cat. Will your shuttle service to the Airport Budget locaton accept animals on the shuttle. I am a USMarine transitioning back to the US.

Angie Geiser | Aug 17, 2019
Mark Shy | Aug 17, 2019

If you are traveling with someone I've found it to be easier for one to go get the rental while other waits with pets/luggage. Then pick up from airport and only load one time and not need to load, unload into bus and reload into rental. If traveling alone, you could check with curbside porters to see if they could hold your pets while you get your rental. I would call the Budget office directly and check with them to be sure prior to arrival regardless do you know your options.

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The car that was given to me a Camero Chevy is hurting my back. Can I exchange it for a different vehicle same class.

warren culpepper | Jun 17, 2022
Jim Bouchard | Jun 17, 2022

They will make every effort to make you happy.

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Do you have kiosk to process the pick up of reservation so customers do not have to stand in line?

warren culpepper | Jun 17, 2022
Vgs Rajan | Jun 17, 2022

No. I chked in online but still had to go thru the whole queue process

Do they accept debit cards. If not what car rentals near SeaTac airport does

Hiram Calf looking | Apr 18, 2022
Neal Brooks | Apr 18, 2022

Sorry no idea. Call them and ask

Do you have snow tires or offer chains for the vehicles?

Ilana Brongiel | Dec 19, 2021
Adam Joy | Dec 19, 2021

Yes however it does depend on the specific location

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Can I rent a car at seatac if I live locally or do you have to be a traveler with a return ticket?

Reina Saffery | Nov 19, 2021
Tela Allen | Nov 19, 2021

You must have a returned flight... but Fox rental does it but they make you put down a $500 deposit

What is the address of the Budget car rental return at Sea Tac/Seattle Airport?

Karen Lambart-Spencer | Oct 20, 2021
Michet | Oct 20, 2021

The address of the Rental Car Facility (where Budget and all other companies can be found) is on Google Maps. 3150 S. 160th St., SeaTac WA. 98188).

We will be taking a very early morning flight, If we drop off our car at 3AM is the shuttle to to airport terminal still available?

blake jones | Sep 20, 2021
Dave Nelson | Sep 20, 2021

Shuttle runs 24/7

How do I call and actually talk to the people at the desk at the SEA airport Budget location? I keep getting transferred to corporate.

Katie Mohr | Aug 16, 2021
Rene Antonio Valles | Aug 16, 2021

I dont think you can be transferred to the actual guys at the rental facility i tried many times no luck at all which is negative impact on their ratings

How far from airport is car rental

Janet Donch | Aug 16, 2021
Eric Harris | Aug 16, 2021

Seemed farther than a couple miles to me but the bus took us anyway.

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Is there shuttle service from car rental to airport and hotels How far away is car rental from airport?

Janet Donch | Aug 16, 2021
Marvin Medina | Aug 16, 2021

It's literally across the street from the airport,but you still have to take the shuttle to the rental place

can i use multiple credit cards to book my reservations.

Cody Lato | Aug 16, 2020
Julie Silvius | Aug 16, 2020

Usually not. It usually needs to be one. But call their customer service to get a straight answer.

How do I drop off the car at SEA/TAC airport for Budget at 3150 S 1160th St.?

Sharon Greenspan | Aug 16, 2020
Anthony Kisner | Aug 16, 2020

It is at the airport. If you have gps it will take you right there.

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CAN I PICK UP CAR @ SEATAC AND RETURN IN EVERETT

MARIANNE CALDWELL | Aug 16, 2020
Mark Shy | Aug 16, 2020

Yes, you can book that way online. It will usually cost more unless they happen to need vehicles moved there (not normal but it does happen)

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Hello, Which category do I need to book to rent a grand cherokee jeep? Is there a way to be sure to have a big cherokee jeep the day of my arrival (19 days rental from August 31st in seattle tacoma airport) And what category for a dodge challenger?

Jonathan HUGUET | Aug 17, 2019
Edward Kercado | Aug 17, 2019

You will have to call the person in charge at SeaTac. Since you have a longer rental they may make the effort to get you that vehicle. Good luck!

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I have a car that dropped off tomorrow but wheel chair

Sommer Keane | Aug 17, 2019
Susan McKee | Aug 17, 2019

Can you repeat your question please

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my husband has a knee injury. can we get a wheel chair and help with luggage at the car rental drop off?

Debbie Pigman | Aug 17, 2019
La'i and Zeus-Paliku | Aug 17, 2019

Yes, but you have to plan ahead. Call Budget before you arrive

Can I return my rental car at 3:00 A.M.

Larry Davis | Aug 17, 2019
Mark Shy | Aug 17, 2019

yes, they are open 24 hours a day.

Where to pick up reserved car

Jonathan Shih | Aug 17, 2019
tarunteja k | Aug 17, 2019

Navigate to rental car pickup(follow signs)... they have a service to pick up there customers from airport to rental location...

I want to return my vehicle early and return to the same airport instead of Portland. What is the process. I really need an answered today. No one is answering the phone. I have been on hold over 25 minutes waiting for a manager

Carolyn Smith | Aug 17, 2018
Victor Mamlin | Aug 17, 2018

I don't work there, but I'd just show up. They're very helpful.

Are they really open 24hrs? My flight gets in at 1140 PM will I be able to pick up my car that late?

VibingViking | Aug 17, 2018
Victor Mamlin | Aug 17, 2018

Yes, it's a major airport. They're really open 24/7.

Are we able to rent a car at Seattle airport and drop off at Pier 91 cruise terminal?

Lyndian may | Aug 17, 2018
Victor Mamlin | Aug 17, 2018

I believe you would have to do a one direction rental, but double check with the front desk. Shouldn't be an issue.

is taxi service available

Everette Keith | Aug 17, 2018
Mark Shy | Aug 17, 2019

Several of the area hotels run shuttle services that will pick up and drop off at the rental car center.

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If f I return a rental there at SEA Budget Car rental around 3:45-4:00am on a Monday will there be someone there to give me a receipt and will the airport shuttle be running regularly??? I don't feel comfortable using an after hours dropbox.

Russ J | Aug 17, 2018
Krishna Mande | Aug 17, 2018

Yah it is a 24/7 facility and people will be there..

What model Prius are available? Would like to rent one for an upcoming trip, but do not want a Prius-C (what the website picture resembles).

Ross Gnesin | Aug 17, 2018
Israel Garcia | Aug 17, 2019

Get wrx

Can I drop a truck off at this location

Kevin baker | Aug 17, 2018
ernest milner | Aug 17, 2018

unless u have fast track ,that i have found superb in sea tac,u r screwed. i bypassed a line of at least 40 renters. was out in 15'

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Can I rent a car in Seatles and drop it in San Francisco?

Sylvie Marsan | Aug 17, 2018
Lionel Carrara | Aug 17, 2018

Yes you can but you pay more because you retourner car in another state

Where do I go to pickup my car at the airport

Al Mew | Aug 17, 2018
Parag Kansara | Aug 17, 2018

I would also recommend pre-paid option when you book your car and make sure to confirm cancellation policy if you pre-paid. There are (sometimes) separate priority pickup lines so you don't have to wait in long general line for pickup. I was not aware of it and spent more than hour and a half at Budget rental at Sea-Tac location in Seattle.

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