Budget® Reviews

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

Marty M

Westfield, IN
Wrote a review on 7/9/2025
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

16 foot truck was filthy in the cab. Had not been vacuumed in a long time. Grass remnants in seats and cup holders. Was basically a piece of junk. Cab was very loud and water leaked in on my back when driving in rain. It was a 1,000 mile one-way drive so probably wanted to get ride of it to another dealer.

Distance: 1,000 mi
Cost: $2,000
Per. Mile: $2.00
SqFt. Moved: 600

Danielle B

Weatherford, TX
Wrote a review on 7/9/2025
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

I was very happy with the booking system and rates. However, the night before our move (a Friday just before 5pm) we received a call that a truck wasn't available - supposed to pick up at 10am the next morning. After multiple calls, we were told it would have to wait until Saturday morning to sort out. It was very stressful. Finally, at 8am on Saturday we called the location and they miscommunicated and did have our truck. It all worked out but the stress during an out of state move could have been prevented. Customer service at the truck pickup location was great.

Distance: 600 mi
Cost: $615
Per. Mile: $1.03
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Michael J

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

Budget truck rental is a very poorly organized business. Not only did we "reserve" equipment that was not available, the equipment was not available anywhere within a 40-mile radius of us. I learned from the manager at the rental location that this was typical of Budget truck rental services.

Distance: 750 mi
Cost: $1,200
Per. Mile: $1.60
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Mark R

Muncie, IN
Wrote a review on 7/6/2025
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

I highly recommend Budget as their truck was dependable and staff, at both our pick-up and drop-off locations were super friendly and helpful.

Distance: 750 mi
Cost: $1,800
Per. Mile: $2.40
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Kristi N

Orlando, FL
Wrote a review on 6/30/2025
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Budget was affordable

Distance: 700 mi
Cost: $1,400
Per. Mile: $2.00
SqFt. Moved: 800

Megan E

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Wrote a review on 6/29/2025
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

Equipment in very bad condition but ease of pick up and drop off. They do not respond to requests to fix or exchange.

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

David W

Durango, CO
Wrote a review on 6/28/2025
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Truck was not ready when promised but it was due to the previous renter. Truck was great and rode nicely

Distance: 510 mi
Cost: $700
Per. Mile: $1.37
SqFt. Moved: 750

Michael S

Grapevine, TX
Wrote a review on 6/25/2025
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Budget 16' Truck Rental worked out for one small and one large storage unit full of items.

Distance: 1,500 mi
Cost: $2,130
Per. Mile: $1.42
SqFt. Moved: 200

Matthew S

Garland, TX
Wrote a review on 6/24/2025
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

Disappointed with overall Budget experience. Truck cab was absolutely rank and there was no way I was going to spend 30 hours in it without cleaning it myself, which I had to do. I was also given verbal information that contradicted the written contract that I signed and was caught in the middle of two Budget truck locations arguing with each other over what fuel and DEF levels I was to return the truck at. Small detail, but a real pain to deal with

Distance: 2,000 mi
Cost: $7,000
Per. Mile: $3.50
SqFt. Moved: 1,900

Lisa S

Portland, OR
Wrote a review on 6/23/2025
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

The rental truck pulled to the left. The front end shook slightly at 70mph. The truck had no wiper fluid. And the worst was, when I pushed the accelerator, the air conditioner fan stopped working. I drove 3 days without air conditioning because of this issue.

Distance: 2,100 mi
Cost: $1,700
Per. Mile: $0.81
SqFt. Moved: 900

Rob F

Lake Worth, FL
Wrote a review on 6/22/2025
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

I rented through AARP - they gave me a beaten down truck with over 135,000 miles to drive another 2000 miles, and offered no assistance on hooking up the car transporter or help loading my car, that all I had to do myself alone in Budget parking lot - not safe for my age or considerate of safety. Likewise, I call Budget support several time during my trip as I wasn't sure the truck was going to make it; each verbal queue sent me to a phone bank for products that were not Budget Roadside Assistance. Never again.

Distance: 1,800 mi
Cost: $3,000
Per. Mile: $1.67
SqFt. Moved: 200

Pierce J

Cleveland, OH
Wrote a review on 6/21/2025
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

easy, fast and had the truck ready for me

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James S

Spring, TX
Wrote a review on 6/19/2025
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

Gave me a truck with under inflated tires and dirty. Had blow out and took 10 hours to finally get repaired.

Distance: 1,250 mi
Cost: $1,700
Per. Mile: $1.36
SqFt. Moved: 1,000

Traci W

Kent, WA
Wrote a review on 6/17/2025
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

They were great but charged another day because the movers were 2 hours

Distance: 8 mi
Cost: $220
Per. Mile: $27.50
SqFt. Moved: 800

Ainsworth T

Greensboro, NC
Wrote a review on 6/14/2025
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

Did not inform me of the special technique needed to fill the tank and charged me extra.

Distance: 5 mi
Cost: $250
Per. Mile: $50.00
SqFt. Moved: 1,000

Bryan H

Raleigh, NC
Wrote a review on 6/12/2025
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

Shame on Budget for utilizing this sham of a company as reputable day laborers/ movers

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Kimberly F

Charlotte, NC
Wrote a review on 6/9/2025
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

I booked my Budget Cargo Van about 1.5 months ahead of time and received a price of $700 for my van. When coming back to check again to adjust my pickup date from Friday to Thursday, the rate was drastically decreased. While I was ecstatic about the savings, I was quite confused how this could be. Additionally, if you rent a cargo van, please note that you may need to purchase their insurance. Due to the nature of this van being classified as Commercial and the pounds, my insurance would only cover liability and Budget requires there by comprehensive coverage. Good thing I received the savings I mentioned because I had to pay $150 for that insurance. I would like to shout out Mason at the Craighhead location in Charlotte. Needless to say, I was very upset about the additional insurance charge I had to pay. He had no reason to be kind to me and yet he was. He was empathetic and understanding and defused the situation better than any I have ever seen. I really appreciate him and his kindness. The van was quite banged up and the radio was operational, but the move went off without a hitch and return was a breeze. Not sure I will rent with them again as there were several gothchas, but this move did work out.

Distance: 972 mi
Cost: $600
Per. Mile: $0.62
SqFt. Moved: 1,000

Sandy G

Allston, MA
Wrote a review on 6/8/2025
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

Truck had no bluetooth. Badly needed an alignment. Really loud on the highway at speeds of 50 mph or above. Sometimes I couldn't hear the navigation on my phone. Had to wear my headphones so I could hear. Weekend after hours drop off in Elston Ave in Chicago was messy. Drop off lot was full and people had to drop off and park on the street. Instructions weren't clear.

Distance: 1,000 mi
Cost: $1,275
Per. Mile: $1.28
SqFt. Moved: 800

Herry S

Greensboro, GA
Wrote a review on 6/6/2025
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

I drove my 26 foot rental over a 1,000 miles without any incidents.

Distance: 1,050 mi
Cost: $1,800
Per. Mile: $1.71
SqFt. Moved: 2,500

Ethan R

West Hartford, CT
Wrote a review on 6/2/2025
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

Less than 24hrs prior to the pick up time, we were told they would not have a truck available for us.

Distance: 1,800 mi
Cost: $1,750
Per. Mile: $0.97
SqFt. Moved: 1,000

Ileana L

Southport, NC
Wrote a review on 6/1/2025
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

We rented a 12 foot truck from Maggie Valley and returned it to Wilmington. Everyone was easy to work with.

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Melanie G

Millburn, NJ
Wrote a review on 5/31/2025
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

We had a reservation for a 16FT truck and on our way to pick up our truck, we got a call saying they no longer had this truck available. They could only provide us with a 12FT truck as a solve. They did not apologize for the inconvenience, nor did they give us any sort of discount.

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Collie C

San Francisco, CA
Wrote a review on 5/27/2025
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

Instead of picking up truck 10 minutes away, I got a call an hour before pick up time that informed me that I needed to pick up the truck 70 miles away in LA rush hour. Instead of loading the truck at 9:30 am , I was loading the truck at 1:30 pm, alone. Friends who were to spend the morning helping me had to go to work. Also the engine light was constantly on. I was told to ignore it. The additional cost of a taxi to pick up the truck was $150

Distance: 400 mi
Cost: $800
Per. Mile: $2.00
SqFt. Moved: 1,300

Travis B

Alexandria, VA
Wrote a review on 5/22/2025
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

I've rented from Budget before and always appreciate their competitive prices and how smoothly the trucks drive.

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

Aric B

Azle, TX
Wrote a review on 5/16/2025
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

Truck was dirty inside, sunflower seeds and a spill on the center console.

Distance: 2,000 mi
Cost: $2,400
Per. Mile: $1.20
SqFt. Moved: 1,600

Rick S

North Ridgeville, OH
Wrote a review on 5/8/2025
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Truck was ready when i got there

Distance: 150 mi
Cost: $250
Per. Mile: $1.67
SqFt. Moved: 1,900

Dawn L

Montgomery, IL
Wrote a review on 5/3/2025
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Did not have any of the equipment we needed. However, the price to rent the truck was comparable.

Distance: 736 mi
Cost: $1,200
Per. Mile: $1.63
SqFt. Moved: 786

Marilou G

Pittsburgh, PA
Wrote a review on 4/30/2025
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Austin and Devon were phenomenal!

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Patricia A

Sycamore, IL
Wrote a review on 4/26/2025
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Great service hard working

Distance: 600 mi
Cost: $1,000
Per. Mile: $1.67
SqFt. Moved: 3,000

Connie N

Englishtown, NJ
Wrote a review on 4/23/2025
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

Would never use the Eatontown Budget again. When I arrived to pick up the truck they said, "oh, we tried to call, we didn't get the truck there so you have to go to our other location 17 miles away". They did ultimately get the truck there 2 hours later. Upon return, their office was closed (were suppose to be open) so we left keys in drop box. Days later I received calls from Budget Loss prevention asking why I haven't returned the truck. They guy at Budget Eatontown said , "oh I can't access the system and the owner is out" I am still waiting for them to get their act together and close out my rental and provide a final bill

Distance: 40 mi
Cost: $300
Per. Mile: $7.50
SqFt. Moved: 1,100

Betty F

Grand Prairie, TX
Wrote a review on 4/10/2025
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

No problems with the truck.

Distance: 647 mi
Cost: $664
Per. Mile: $1.03
SqFt. Moved: 800

Clarence M

Matteson, IL
Wrote a review on 3/22/2025
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Steve Miguel JR did a fantastic job

Distance: 5 mi
Cost: $59.00
Per. Mile: $11.80
SqFt. Moved: 3,000

Ryan A

Seattle, WA
Wrote a review on 3/14/2025
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

My experience was good with Budget was good. The truck worked out well and everyone I talked to was professional. My only thought was that the truck was a little run down and could use a steering wheel alignment.

Distance: 1,250 mi
Cost: $1,400
Per. Mile: $1.12
SqFt. Moved: 650

Daniel I

Columbus, GA
Wrote a review on 3/10/2025
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Plder truck but it got the job done. The key holder fell out a couple of times

Distance: 937 mi
Cost: $1,300
Per. Mile: $1.39
SqFt. Moved: 3,000

Jacqueline R

Dublin, OH
Wrote a review on 3/9/2025
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

My daughter took care of acquiring the rental truck. she will give her rating and review separately.

Distance: 1,015 mi
Cost: $1,000
Per. Mile: $0.99
SqFt. Moved: 700

Nancy S

Delray Beach, FL
Wrote a review on 3/2/2025
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Felt a bit rushed on the pick up end. The document I had to sign was hard to read. Very few details provided about the vehicle or 'rules'. The drop off was fine.

Distance: 1,200 mi
Cost: $3,000
Per. Mile: $2.50
SqFt. Moved: 700

Diamond W

Atlanta, GA
Wrote a review on 2/21/2025
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

not up front with pricing. Didn't provide a receipt after returning the truck

Distance: 23 mi
Cost: $24.00
Per. Mile: $1.04
SqFt. Moved: 1,600

Timothy M

Saginaw, MI
Wrote a review on 2/14/2025
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Drove the van my self

Distance: 80 mi
Cost: $160
Per. Mile: $2.00
SqFt. Moved: 800

Karen P

Cleveland, OH
Wrote a review on 2/12/2025
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Rent truck was no problem its helper's that were horrible

Distance: 10 mi
Cost: $300
Per. Mile: $30.00
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