Budget® Reviews

Roynette B

Mesa, AZ
Wrote a review on 3/17/2026
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

I can't say enough about this location they rock 100% my go to for truck rental from today on

Distance: 30 mi
Cost: $80.00
Per. Mile: $2.67
SqFt. Moved: 200

Joe G

Lawrence, KS
Wrote a review on 3/16/2026
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

This was not good got there and they did not have the correct truck as requested

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Hal D

Tallahassee, FL
Wrote a review on 3/9/2026
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

The local service was outstanding. They did everything possible and were very proactive to help me. Unfortunately, the equipment was problematic. A 16 footer wasn't returned as expected and I had to use a new truck with a broken ramp. I would have scored a 5 star except for the broken ramp. It made the move more difficult.

Distance: 890 mi
Cost: $1,200
Per. Mile: $1.35
SqFt. Moved: 1,000

Ron F

Sarasota, FL
Wrote a review on 3/4/2026
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Best price compared to others

Distance: 1,200 mi
Cost: $4,600
Per. Mile: $3.83
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Doug B

Mount Juliet, TN
Wrote a review on 3/3/2026
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Very good service. Will rent there again

Distance: 700 mi
Cost: $1,500
Per. Mile: $2.14
SqFt. Moved: 2,355

Brian C

Peoria, IL
Wrote a review on 2/23/2026
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Good customer service, truck got the job done.

Distance: 350 mi
Cost: $350
Per. Mile: $1.00
SqFt. Moved: 100

Fremah A

Chester, PA
Wrote a review on 2/19/2026
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Quick straightforward process to rent our moving truck

Distance: 1,300 mi
Cost: $1,600
Per. Mile: $1.23
SqFt. Moved: 1,000

George C

Manassas, VA
Wrote a review on 2/14/2026
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Budget is always great, but the fact they partner with hire a helper and porch moving group means I will never use them again.

Distance: 2,600 mi
Cost: $3,800
Per. Mile: $1.46
SqFt. Moved: 1,500

Jordan O

Chicago, IL
Wrote a review on 2/10/2026
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Needs a better system for availability. The location who did have my truck was great, but after booking and finding out that my first selection would not have the truck I needed - it was not seamless.

Distance: 300 mi
Cost: $400
Per. Mile: $1.33
SqFt. Moved:

Kelly B

Cedar Rapids, IA
Wrote a review on 1/26/2026
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Large enough truck for 2 bedrooms and living room.

Distance: 10 mi
Cost: $65.00
Per. Mile: $6.50
SqFt. Moved: 1,300

Dylan F

Rochester, NY
Wrote a review on 1/25/2026
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

Truck died, left me stranded for hours. got nitpicky over all the little details returning it. Somehow returned the truck with less miles then it went out with. but they did their best to correct it at the end

Distance: 1,500 mi
Cost: $1,800
Per. Mile: $1.20
SqFt. Moved: 1,300

Danielle T

Atlanta, GA
Wrote a review on 1/7/2026
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

Reserved the truck and car carrier 2 months before the move and got there at 9am on pick up day to find they had no truck or car carrier in stock. Had to drive to another location to get the truck then but was told that there was no car carrier available anywhere. 2 stars because they did work to get a mechanic to work on an out of service car carrier and got it fixed up for us before the end of the day, however when we got the carrier hooked up to the truck, we found out that the lights weren't working. We were still in the budget truck rentals parking and had to wait for roadside assistance to come and fix the lights. It was essentially a whole day ordeal just to get the truck and car carrier. This issue seemed to be a big inventory management miss on handling reservations while the site itself did what they could to get us what we needed. However when people are moving great distances, hearing "we don't have a truck or car carrier" is not what you want to hear the day before you are scheduled to move out.

Distance: 760 mi
Cost: $1,600
Per. Mile: $2.11
SqFt. Moved: 800

Elizabeth P

San Francisco, CA
Wrote a review on 1/7/2026
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Great truck that could take the mountains.

Distance: 4,000 mi
Cost: $1,800
Per. Mile: $0.45
SqFt. Moved: 1,400

Amanda S

East Granby, CT
Wrote a review on 1/5/2026
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

They did not have the size truck I needed available therefore I had to make multiple trips

Distance: 40 mi
Cost: $80.00
Per. Mile: $2.00
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Benjamin G

Matthews, NC
Wrote a review on 11/24/2025
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

The truck was not the newest but it ran the road well during the day and the evening. The only mishap was that the inside Dick light failed to stay on but we were able to complete our task.

Distance: 421 mi
Cost: $500
Per. Mile: $1.19
SqFt. Moved: 500

Mary C

Scottsdale, AZ
Wrote a review on 11/20/2025
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

They were very difficult to reach and confirm truck. The location for drop off had closed and I had to scramble to find another location. Truck ran great but communication or lack off was very frustrating.

Distance: 900 mi
Cost: $800
Per. Mile: $0.89
SqFt. Moved: 1,800

Megan J

Lake Bluff, IL
Wrote a review on 11/15/2025
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

NA just used them to move Budget truck was older but a great value and got us there!!

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Marsha B

Durham, NC
Wrote a review on 10/30/2025
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

I used Budget in the past and they were very informative and on time and helpful but this experience in Baltimore was trash. I made the reservation 4 days ahead of time. Upon calling the day before to add a vehicle transport trailer I was told they were "expecting " the truck to arrive that evening or the next day early morning. ??? They said "we do not keep trucks here. They have to be sent" okay? To no avail, I called the pick day to let them know I was running behind and they informed me we do not have your truck. We dont have any. Sent me to customer service with budget. They wanted to call me back when they found something. I was not having it. I held on hold until they gave me a new pick place and to get there and the guy was not going to get me a truck. He eventually caved in and got me a truck. But someone else was going to be disappointed like me. Their whole system is crazy. I needa refund for multiple frustrations ??

Distance: 500 mi
Cost: $350
Per. Mile: $0.70
SqFt. Moved: 1,700

Alexa S

Charlotte, NC
Wrote a review on 10/30/2025
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Got us there in one piece

Distance: 1,000 mi
Cost: $1,500
Per. Mile: $1.50
SqFt. Moved: 1,100

Marlene S

Atlanta, GA
Wrote a review on 10/29/2025
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

I rented a 12' truck with Budget 6 weeks in advance. The day before the move they called and told me they don't actually have that truck available for me. Offered to find a similar one. I called Penske and got what I'm sure was a newer and nicer truck in the size I needed.

Distance: 600 mi
Cost: $850
Per. Mile: $1.42
SqFt. Moved: 1,000

Melissa R

High Point, NC
Wrote a review on 10/25/2025
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

The Citadel Mall Charleston Location didn't have enough moving blankets and the truck leaked letting in water when it rained overnight. Thankfully nothing was damaged, but it was stressful.

Distance: 200 mi
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Steven G

Omaha, NE
Wrote a review on 10/25/2025
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

The price was decent. The truck was beat up, but fully functional. Some of the extra's we ordered were not available on pickup day (only 12 of the 24 moving blankets, no dolly). As such, I reduced the rating one star.

Distance: 1,000 mi
Cost: $1,500
Per. Mile: $1.50
SqFt. Moved: 1,500

Brandon C

Cordova, TN
Wrote a review on 10/17/2025
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Pick Up in Tennessee and Drop Off in Florida were both Excellent. Truck and car carrier were both in great condition.

Distance: 900 mi
Cost: $2,000
Per. Mile: $2.22
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Jessica F

Wilmington, NC
Wrote a review on 10/6/2025
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

cheap and easy pickup and drop off

Distance: 10 mi
Cost: $50.00
Per. Mile: $5.00
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Mary Jon P

Winter Garden, FL
Wrote a review on 10/5/2025
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Easy pick up and excellent communication with them

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Jennifer B

Reno, NV
Wrote a review on 9/29/2025
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Staff at meadow wood mall location was very helpful

Distance: 1,000 mi
Cost: $1,400
Per. Mile: $1.40
SqFt. Moved: 750

Iva W

Chicago, IL
Wrote a review on 9/29/2025
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

I would use them again.

Distance: 600 mi
Cost: $1,400
Per. Mile: $2.33
SqFt. Moved: 1,000

Nathan B

Chattanooga, TN
Wrote a review on 9/21/2025
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

Truck had no radio, and no way to charge a phone so I could run GPS on the trip. It was given to me with no windshield washer fluid. Truck was older, and really struggled with hills along the expressway, unable in many cases to maintain even 55 miles an hour.

Distance: 650 mi
Cost: $1,600
Per. Mile: $2.46
SqFt. Moved: 1,350

Jankail A

Henrico, VA
Wrote a review on 9/16/2025
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

My transportation experience was seamless. I rented a 16' truck one way, and everything went smoothly from pickup to return. Refueling at Sam’s Club cost about $60, and the drop-off location was just 7 miles from my new place, which made things easy and stress-free. Couldn’t have asked for a better process.

Distance: 186 mi
Cost: $445
Per. Mile: $2.39
SqFt. Moved: 1,025

Paige M

Sarasota, FL
Wrote a review on 9/15/2025
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

Good price, truck was okay, check out and administration was very smooth. The back up camera wasn't functional and the interior of the cab was pretty dirty, but you don't expect luxury in a rental truck. Still, a little attention to maintenance would make this 5 stars instead of 3.

Distance: 850 mi
Cost: $1,600
Per. Mile: $1.88
SqFt. Moved: 500

Zoey G

Sacramento, CA
Wrote a review on 9/10/2025
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

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
SqFt. Moved: 252

Jennifer B

New Brunswick, NJ
Wrote a review on 9/10/2025
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

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 reservation even though I specifically asked him to and he said ok and I was charged a NO SHOW fee of $150! Never again!!!!

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John D

Tulsa, OK
Wrote a review on 9/9/2025
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

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 the box where the items were stored though) Customer service was good. This was for a one way move to a different state, so the price was very good in comparison with other companies. I would use again even in spite of some of the minuses.

Distance: 500 mi
Cost: $550
Per. Mile: $1.10
SqFt. Moved: 2,500

Alice L

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Wrote a review on 9/5/2025
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

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 me and I ended up using every towel and blanket we owned. Now they are all taped up and I hope not ruined!

Distance: 250 mi
Cost: $165
Per. Mile: $0.66
SqFt. Moved: 1,000

Cathy S

Marietta, GA
Wrote a review on 8/12/2025
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

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
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Alexis S

Van Nuys, CA
Wrote a review on 8/5/2025
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Will choose this over Uhaul or anyone else EVERY time. Super helpful and accoimdating

Distance: 15 mi
Cost: $100
Per. Mile: $6.67
SqFt. Moved: 950

Richard S

Chicago, IL
Wrote a review on 8/5/2025
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

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 consideration when I went to drop off the keys. Then a charge was made larger than I expected (expected no additional charges). A rip off in my opinion.

Distance: 900 mi
Cost: $1,200
Per. Mile: $1.33
SqFt. Moved: 600

Bill M

High Point, NC
Wrote a review on 8/5/2025
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

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
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SqFt. Moved: 1,000

Casey C

Washington, DC
Wrote a review on 8/1/2025
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

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
SqFt. Moved: 800

Lori J

Tampa, FL
Wrote a review on 7/30/2025
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

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 stopped for gas.

Distance: 900 mi
Cost: $1,300
Per. Mile: $1.44
SqFt. Moved: 700

Hythia P

Washington, DC
Wrote a review on 7/24/2025
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Everything was in order! Competitive pricing!

Distance: 900 mi
Cost: $1,000
Per. Mile: $1.11
SqFt. Moved: 500

Jeffrey L

San Antonio, TX
Wrote a review on 7/21/2025
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

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), and the insurance would have been much higher than competitors if I would have had to take it, but the actual employees I interacted with at pick-up and drop-off were friendly and helpful. Also a bit more expensive than competitors (but at least they still had a truck available, which is why I went with Budget).

Distance: 360 mi
Cost: $600
Per. Mile: $1.67
SqFt. Moved: 800

Robin H

Bradenton, FL
Wrote a review on 7/18/2025
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

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 the 16' truck we reserved and we had to drive a half hour to another Budget Rental place where we ended up with a 26' truck. The people at the first place did not care and though we called an hour before the scheduled pickup to say we were running late, they never told us they didn't have our truck! Thankfully, the folks in North Lauderdale were great and gave us the 26' truck for the same price as the 16'. We had to reschedule the movers who were unloading in Bradenton as we ended up being way behind schedule and it was very stressful.

Distance: 270 mi
Cost: $403
Per. Mile: $1.49
SqFt. Moved: 800

Jonathan B

Milton, FL
Wrote a review on 7/16/2025
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Good customer service, new truck, easy move

Distance: 700 mi
Cost: $1,200
Per. Mile: $1.71
SqFt. Moved: 2,150

Amanda D

Antioch, TN
Wrote a review on 7/15/2025
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Truck functioned properly.

Distance: 1,000 mi
Cost: $700
Per. Mile: $0.70
SqFt. Moved: 750

Robert F

Flower Mound, TX
Wrote a review on 7/13/2025
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

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 operation of the moving rental truck.

Distance: 1,000 mi
Cost: $1,150
Per. Mile: $1.15
SqFt. Moved: 2,400

Robert F

Chicago, IL
Wrote a review on 7/13/2025
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

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
SqFt. Moved: 2,400

Bruce W

La Grange, KY
Wrote a review on 7/11/2025
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

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
SqFt. Moved: 1,500

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