Recent Budget Truck Rental Reviews from HireAHelper Customers
HireAHelper helps thousands of people move every year, and many of those customers book labor-only moving help to load or unload their Budget truck. See what our customers have to say about renting a Budget — every review below is a vetted, verified review from a real HireAHelper customer who used Budget for their move.
Damaged a surprising number of items, and I have extra-wide doors. Very much overcharging on travel and labor time
Distance
12 mi
Cost
$1,262
Per Mile
$105.17/mi
Sq Ft Moved
252
TERRIBLE!! They would not let me rent (I do not drive - I had my state ID and my driver had is license- I do this all the time) and said my driver would have to pay. Then the clerk didn't cancel the r...
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Great price, though the trucks have certainly seen some wear and tear. The truck I had flashed the change oil light constantly and the cab leaked a substantial amount of rainwater (did not leak into ...
Distance
500 mi
Cost
$550
Per Mile
$1.10/mi
Sq Ft Moved
2,500
The truck was great but I reserved moving blankets which I had to have and they did not provide. It was a Sunday so that limited my options. They said it was only a reservation. That really frazzled m...
Distance
250 mi
Cost
$165
Per Mile
$0.66/mi
Sq Ft Moved
1,000
The truck was not in good working order and was returned. We ended up getting a U Haul truck that was excellent.
Distance
360 mi
Cost
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Will choose this over Uhaul or anyone else EVERY time. Super helpful and accoimdating
Distance
15 mi
Cost
$100
Per Mile
$6.67/mi
Sq Ft Moved
950
The drop was after hours. Although I filled the tank just minutes before the drop off there was a sign on the Elston site to include the gas receipt with my name on it. A pen was not much of a consi...
Distance
900 mi
Cost
$1,200
Per Mile
$1.33/mi
Sq Ft Moved
600
I would advise anyone to check them out as an alternative to UHaul. We got everything we needed at a better total price.
Distance
100 mi
Cost
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Per Mile
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Sq Ft Moved
1,000
Truck performed well and the 12" panel truck was more than enough for a one bedroom apartment - 7 pines of furniture (disassembled) and 50 or so small/medium boxes.
Distance
1,300 mi
Cost
$1,900
Per Mile
$1.46/mi
Sq Ft Moved
800
Truck was very much substandard, no sync to cell phone, cab was dirty, super loud inside the cab - so much we drove an hour after we lost the radio signal and did not notice the static until we stoppe...
Distance
900 mi
Cost
$1,300
Per Mile
$1.44/mi
Sq Ft Moved
700
Everything was in order! Competitive pricing!
Distance
900 mi
Cost
$1,000
Per Mile
$1.11/mi
Sq Ft Moved
500
A bit of a hassle due to corporate policy of going through the insurance waiver (had to call my insurance company at the rental counter and ask them specific questions to fill out a form from Budget),...
Distance
360 mi
Cost
$600
Per Mile
$1.67/mi
Sq Ft Moved
800
I used Budget instead of U-Haul this time because it was a lot cheaper for a move from Pompano Beach, FL across the state to Bradenton, FL. However, it was a terrible experience as they did not have ...
Distance
270 mi
Cost
$403
Per Mile
$1.49/mi
Sq Ft Moved
800
Good customer service, new truck, easy move
Distance
700 mi
Cost
$1,200
Per Mile
$1.71/mi
Sq Ft Moved
2,150
Truck functioned properly.
Distance
1,000 mi
Cost
$700
Per Mile
$0.70/mi
Sq Ft Moved
750
The moving rental truck operated with no issues. We had no breakdowns or any problems during the entire time we drove the truck across country. I am totally satisfied with the condition and operatio...
Distance
1,000 mi
Cost
$1,150
Per Mile
$1.15/mi
Sq Ft Moved
2,400
The rental moving truck functioned very well and we had no issues driving the truck across country. The fuel consumption was in line to what I expected for a moving truck.
Distance
1,000 mi
Cost
$1,150
Per Mile
$1.15/mi
Sq Ft Moved
2,400
I rented a 17 foot truck but they had a 12' truck. One of the tires was underinflated. They said that they put blankets in the truck but there were none.
Distance
30 mi
Cost
$841
Per Mile
$28.03/mi
Sq Ft Moved
1,500
Damaged a surprising number of items, and I have extra-wide doors. Very much overcharging on travel and labor time
Distance
12 mi
Cost
$1,262
Per Mile
$105.17/mi
Sq Ft Moved
252
TERRIBLE!! They would not let me rent (I do not drive - I had my state ID and my driver had is license- I do this all the time) and said my driver would have to pay. Then the clerk didn't cancel the r...
Distance
—
Cost
—
Per Mile
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Sq Ft Moved
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Great price, though the trucks have certainly seen some wear and tear. The truck I had flashed the change oil light constantly and the cab leaked a substantial amount of rainwater (did not leak into ...
Distance
500 mi
Cost
$550
Per Mile
$1.10/mi
Sq Ft Moved
2,500
The truck was great but I reserved moving blankets which I had to have and they did not provide. It was a Sunday so that limited my options. They said it was only a reservation. That really frazzled m...
Distance
250 mi
Cost
$165
Per Mile
$0.66/mi
Sq Ft Moved
1,000
The truck was not in good working order and was returned. We ended up getting a U Haul truck that was excellent.
Distance
360 mi
Cost
—
Per Mile
—
Sq Ft Moved
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Will choose this over Uhaul or anyone else EVERY time. Super helpful and accoimdating
Distance
15 mi
Cost
$100
Per Mile
$6.67/mi
Sq Ft Moved
950
The drop was after hours. Although I filled the tank just minutes before the drop off there was a sign on the Elston site to include the gas receipt with my name on it. A pen was not much of a consi...
Distance
900 mi
Cost
$1,200
Per Mile
$1.33/mi
Sq Ft Moved
600
I would advise anyone to check them out as an alternative to UHaul. We got everything we needed at a better total price.
Distance
100 mi
Cost
—
Per Mile
—
Sq Ft Moved
1,000
Truck performed well and the 12" panel truck was more than enough for a one bedroom apartment - 7 pines of furniture (disassembled) and 50 or so small/medium boxes.
Distance
1,300 mi
Cost
$1,900
Per Mile
$1.46/mi
Sq Ft Moved
800
Truck was very much substandard, no sync to cell phone, cab was dirty, super loud inside the cab - so much we drove an hour after we lost the radio signal and did not notice the static until we stoppe...
Distance
900 mi
Cost
$1,300
Per Mile
$1.44/mi
Sq Ft Moved
700
Everything was in order! Competitive pricing!
Distance
900 mi
Cost
$1,000
Per Mile
$1.11/mi
Sq Ft Moved
500
A bit of a hassle due to corporate policy of going through the insurance waiver (had to call my insurance company at the rental counter and ask them specific questions to fill out a form from Budget),...
Distance
360 mi
Cost
$600
Per Mile
$1.67/mi
Sq Ft Moved
800
I used Budget instead of U-Haul this time because it was a lot cheaper for a move from Pompano Beach, FL across the state to Bradenton, FL. However, it was a terrible experience as they did not have ...
Distance
270 mi
Cost
$403
Per Mile
$1.49/mi
Sq Ft Moved
800
Good customer service, new truck, easy move
Distance
700 mi
Cost
$1,200
Per Mile
$1.71/mi
Sq Ft Moved
2,150
Truck functioned properly.
Distance
1,000 mi
Cost
$700
Per Mile
$0.70/mi
Sq Ft Moved
750
The moving rental truck operated with no issues. We had no breakdowns or any problems during the entire time we drove the truck across country. I am totally satisfied with the condition and operatio...
Distance
1,000 mi
Cost
$1,150
Per Mile
$1.15/mi
Sq Ft Moved
2,400
The rental moving truck functioned very well and we had no issues driving the truck across country. The fuel consumption was in line to what I expected for a moving truck.
Distance
1,000 mi
Cost
$1,150
Per Mile
$1.15/mi
Sq Ft Moved
2,400
I rented a 17 foot truck but they had a 12' truck. One of the tires was underinflated. They said that they put blankets in the truck but there were none.
Distance
30 mi
Cost
$841
Per Mile
$28.03/mi
Sq Ft Moved
1,500