Budget® Reviews

Cw F

Stockbridge, GA
Wrote a review on 4/5/2019
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

Went thru 3 trucks...off schedule 3 days....packers $2800.00. CXD BUDGET AND WENT TO UHAUL.WILL BE FILING A FORMAL COMPLAINT AGAINST BUDGET. TRYING TO REACH THEIR CORPORATE OFFICES .

Distance: 3,000 mi
Cost: $5,500
Per. Mile: $1.83
SqFt. Moved: 1,600

Theresa W

White Post, VA
Wrote a review on 4/4/2019
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Truck was ready and reliable. Only hitch was the lack of furniture padding originally requested.

Distance: 1,000 mi
Cost: $930
Per. Mile: $0.93
SqFt. Moved: 1,000

Mark L

Clearwater, FL
Wrote a review on 3/24/2019
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

One way trip from Jacksonville. Rachael at the Atlantic Blvd location got me in and out in no time.

Distance: 227 mi
Cost: $190
Per. Mile: $0.84
SqFt. Moved: 1,100

Donald M

Wheeler, OR
Wrote a review on 3/22/2019
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Truck performed well without any issues.

Distance: 1,250 mi
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SqFt. Moved: 350

Ivette P

Huntersville, NC
Wrote a review on 3/20/2019
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Vicky was great. We rented two trucks on two different days and she was professional and courteous. She did every thing she could to get us the 26' truck because theirs had sustained some damage. I would use them again.

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Gregg N

Bellevue, WA
Wrote a review on 3/12/2019
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

I've rented from the same Budget location multiple times and it's always been a good experience.

Distance: 10 mi
Cost: $38.00
Per. Mile: $3.80
SqFt. Moved: 700

JENNIFER H

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Wrote a review on 3/8/2019
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

I rented a 16' truck through Budget. When I arrived to pick up the truck, the one that was designated for me would not start, so they moved me into another truck. This truck had wood flooring in the back that was splintered pretty badly. Once I was ready for my trip, I tried to turn the headlights on, and the entire panel of two different switches fell into the dashboard. It was a little rough, but I was able to fish them out with a nail file I had in my purse. Once I got on the highway, I noticed pretty quickly the truck would not go above 74 MPH. I believe there was a governor lock or something similar on it.

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Sarah M

Avondale, AZ
Wrote a review on 3/4/2019
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

After my truck was loaded, I went to start it and the truck was dead. Nothing was on during our time loading, so not sure what happened. It took almost 2 hours to get someone out for a jump.

Distance: 80 mi
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Terri B

Greer, SC
Wrote a review on 2/12/2019
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

I had a very good experience with Budget. Their equipment is in good condition and Budget customer service was great on both sides. The only negative was their blankets were very small, two were needed for most pieces.

Distance: 500 mi
Cost: $380
Per. Mile: $0.76
SqFt. Moved: 2,200

Willie Mae R

Felton, DE
Wrote a review on 2/8/2019
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

The truck was ready and the receptionist was plesant and did her job.

Distance: 700 mi
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SqFt. Moved: 1,900

Danielle L

Lexington, SC
Wrote a review on 1/31/2019
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

Basic 16ft truck, wouldn't go over 60 MPH. Booked based off price but would spend more money for a different company next time. Drop off locations/hours not very convenient

Distance: 500 mi
Cost: $440
Per. Mile: $0.88
SqFt. Moved: 1,100

Michael J

Clarksville, TN
Wrote a review on 1/25/2019
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

The truck was mechnically unfit for the highway. Would not hardly go above 65 and speed limit was 75. Climbing hills it was sometime 25.

Distance: 1,600 mi
Cost: $1,900
Per. Mile: $1.19
SqFt. Moved: 1,624

Michael J

Surprise, AZ
Wrote a review on 1/21/2019
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

The truck shimmied and spputtered all the way. It would hardly go over 70. It would hardly climb any inclines. On the last day it had an engine light on which tool several hours to rectify. They said it was ok to drive it and we finished our last 600 miles wwith much trepidation. m

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Cost: $1,800
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SqFt. Moved: 1,624

george s

Holiday, FL
Wrote a review on 1/21/2019
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

very small tight cabin, seat very upright, no way to adjust it to relaxing position, i'm 5'10" and no leg room, worn steering gear, hard to keep it in straight line on 1200 miles trip, also week engine as for 16' cube van

Distance: 1,200 mi
Cost: $1,280
Per. Mile: $1.07
SqFt. Moved: 1,000

Heather M

Myrtle Beach, SC
Wrote a review on 1/15/2019
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Price was fantastic, truck was perfect. Highly recommend calling ahead to confirm date, time and details of pickup. Location we used advertised that they were open at 8:30am and they did not open until 9am. They also did not have the moving blankets we requested. I would use them again yet I would call to confirm all the details

Distance: 220 mi
Cost: $200
Per. Mile: $0.91
SqFt. Moved: 950

Chris M

Bracey, VA
Wrote a review on 1/14/2019
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Outstanding. Will use Uhaul as always my first choice.

Distance: 750 mi
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SqFt. Moved: 3,100

Michael A

Norwich, CT
Wrote a review on 12/31/2018
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

trip scheduled in next few days

Distance: 1,600 mi
Cost: $1,400
Per. Mile: $0.88
SqFt. Moved: 1,000

Stephanie H

Gastonia, NC
Wrote a review on 12/18/2018
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

Didn't have my truck after I drove 30 minutes to go pick it up. Said they tried to call me but didn't have my phone number (this was a lie - my phone number was clearly printed on the order, which I showed a screenshot of). Offered me a 26' truck that leaked, then said that probably wasn't a good idea. Ended up having to go an hour out of my way to get a Uhaul, which I should have done in the first place.

Distance: 40 mi
Cost: $120
Per. Mile: $3.00
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Simone M

Reno, NV
Wrote a review on 12/8/2018
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

Truck was fine and the rate was good. Customer service picking up the vehicle was horrendous. Arranged to pick the truck up at 8 and when we arrived they were unaware that we had a reservation and didn't have any vehicles on site. It took 90 minutes to get us an alternate vehicle. Dropping off the truck was fine.

Distance: 900 mi
Cost: $370
Per. Mile: $0.41
SqFt. Moved: 700

Brenna P

Valencia, CA
Wrote a review on 12/6/2018
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

I booked a 16' truck 2 months prior to my move. 12 hours before my scheduled pick-up time, the manager informed me my truck had broken down, but not to worry as he would call the Inventory Manager and have another truck driven to my location. I call the day of to ask if the truck is ready for pick-up, all he says is "Call customer service." I called Customer Service. And was given "warnings" for crying, asking about a replacement truck, and after no help was given or remorse told with no uncertainty "Have a nice day." I have never felt less valued as a customer, less sane as someone being told Budget has done no wrong and isn't held accountable for the absolute nightmare of finding a truck the day before the 1st of the month!

Distance: 250 mi
Cost: $400
Per. Mile: $1.60
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Victoria S

Daytona Beach, FL
Wrote a review on 12/1/2018
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

The gentleman that helped us was friendly and courteous, and the truck was clean and in good shape. We had actually chosen a smaller truck but there wasn't any available at our pick up time and so we were up graded to the next size up at no additional charge. As it turns out the larger truck was the right size. I don't remember why we had chosen Budget but I'm glad we did.

Distance: 5 mi
Cost: $30.00
Per. Mile: $6.00
SqFt. Moved: 900

Bryce B

Bloomington, IL
Wrote a review on 11/23/2018
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

I can only pick up the truck on one day of the week. He had the truck set up and ready to go. Everything went smoothly and efficiently

Distance: 200 mi
Cost: $430
Per. Mile: $2.15
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Jason S

Hillsboro, OR
Wrote a review on 11/15/2018
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

I reserved a truck, they had it ready to go. It ran fine and got the job done. They didn't tack on 15 side charges and fees for this and that baloney like you haul, I just paid the agreed price. Never once felt like I might be getting screwed, it was refreshing to do business like it was 1975 again. The office was at least that old for sure.

Distance: 25 mi
Cost: $75.00
Per. Mile: $3.00
SqFt. Moved: 2,000

Amanda G

Newington, CT
Wrote a review on 11/14/2018
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

EXCELLENT See above

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Cost: $800
Per. Mile:
SqFt. Moved: 350

Randal P

Birmingham, AL
Wrote a review on 11/12/2018
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

The truck had some minor issues--sun visor missing on the driver's side, and the passenger side windshield wipers not attached but merely pinned against the windshield by the wiper arm on that side (good thing it was a dry day or the windshield would have been gouged by the wiper arm if I had turned it on without noticing the situation.

Distance: 100 mi
Cost: $250
Per. Mile: $2.50
SqFt. Moved: 750

Greg L

Spokane, WA
Wrote a review on 10/27/2018
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Truck was ready on time and no mechanical issues during our trip across 4 states.

Distance: 850 mi
Cost: $400
Per. Mile: $0.47
SqFt. Moved: 1,800

Jessica T

Baden, PA
Wrote a review on 10/25/2018
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

The owner made herself available outside of regular business hours in order to allow us to pick up the truck later in the day.

Distance: 1,900 mi
Cost: $1,200
Per. Mile: $0.63
SqFt. Moved: 1,500

Mary T

Minneapolis, MN
Wrote a review on 10/24/2018
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Our Budget truck rental went well. It was well-maintained and simple to use. Their customer service was great - I ended up changing my mind about the size of truck I wanted to rent after we had completed the paperwork and they did a work-around so we could switch things up. I would definitely use them again.

Distance: 1 mi
Cost: $40.00
Per. Mile: $40.00
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Jeannie C

Baltimore, MD
Wrote a review on 10/23/2018
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

Did not have the truck we reserved (16') and only had 12' truck available onsite without notice beforehand. Caused us to move in 2 trips rather than 1.

Distance: 15 mi
Cost: $50.00
Per. Mile: $3.33
SqFt. Moved: 1,100

Charlie C

Camas, WA
Wrote a review on 10/18/2018
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

26ft diesel truck, that had zero power...Air systems didn't work and there was holes in the box...VERY POOR

Distance: 1,500 mi
Cost: $800
Per. Mile: $0.53
SqFt. Moved: 1,400

Dennis L

Conneaut Lake, PA
Wrote a review on 10/12/2018
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Clean truck and easy to drive

Distance: 35 mi
Cost: $175
Per. Mile: $5.00
SqFt. Moved: 1,800

Jesse J

Orlando, FL
Wrote a review on 10/8/2018
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Truck made the trip with no problems, but used lots of gas, had damage at the outset (dents, no window handle, etc.), but had no problems with it other than just being extremely uncomfortable for 12 hours.

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Greg C

Florence, KY
Wrote a review on 10/4/2018
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Very good overall. Small communication issues.

Distance: 120 mi
Cost: $258
Per. Mile: $2.15
SqFt. Moved: 800

John W

Arlington, WA
Wrote a review on 10/3/2018
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Truck was ready on time and staff was very friendly and informative. The only issue I had was not all of the packing pads were in the truck so had to return for pads.

Distance: 1,100 mi
Cost: $1,800
Per. Mile: $1.64
SqFt. Moved: 3,000

Kevin C

Avon, IN
Wrote a review on 9/27/2018
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Got the truck when they opened, counter person was courteous and knowledgeable. Truck completed the job no problem.

Distance: 8 mi
Cost: $58.00
Per. Mile: $7.25
SqFt. Moved: 1,000

JB R

Macon, GA
Wrote a review on 9/26/2018
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

26 feet moving van. Decent price. 2018 model. Wally Kings station on Davenport in Saginaw, MI was great.

Distance: 900 mi
Cost: $1,100
Per. Mile: $1.22
SqFt. Moved: 2,500

Vlad S

Wilmette, IL
Wrote a review on 9/23/2018
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

I with there were "no starts" options. They did not have a reserved truck! This is unacceptable. Companies should be financially responsible for ruining moving plans of customers. I was lucky u-haul had appropriate equipment and i was able to pick it up in reasonable amount of time.

Distance: 20 mi
Cost: $100
Per. Mile: $5.00
SqFt. Moved: 1,400

Melanie L

Tampa, FL
Wrote a review on 9/16/2018
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Always have a good experience with Budget truck rentals.

Distance: 1,000 mi
Cost: $600
Per. Mile: $0.60
SqFt. Moved: 1,300

Jessica B

Columbia, SC
Wrote a review on 9/9/2018
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

I will never use Budget again. I arrived and the truck was ready, but I had to pick up the car trailer from a city an hour away. As I drove the truck home, I found myself covered in ants from an infestation that had not been taken care of. The truck worked fine for the drive from CA-SC, but I wanted to report an issue with the gas tank fill indicator and with the odometer, which inexplicably reset itself several times throughout the trip. But when I dropped off the truck and trailer, the man was so rude and refused to help me - and charged me $52 for cab cleaning AND wouldn't give me a new receipt for the new total. I spent 4 days on the phone with Budget corporate while beginning my new job just trying to straighten out all the issues, bills, and receipts.

Distance: 3,000 mi
Cost: $2,600
Per. Mile: $0.87
SqFt. Moved:

Desiree M

Springboro, OH
Wrote a review on 9/5/2018
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Excellent truck, excellent price, and it was nice that the truck had a slide-out ramp.

Distance: 3 mi
Cost: $21.00
Per. Mile: $7.00
SqFt. Moved: 2,000

Valerie S

Lynnwood, WA
Wrote a review on 9/4/2018
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

I rented a 16 foot truck from the Sodo Budget Truck Rental. I had read some pretty bad reviews, but I found that all truck rental companies have bad reviews. Moving is stressful. And if things don't go according to your plan, you can get frustrated pretty quickly. But I had nothing but good experience from this location. The truck was in decent shape. They said it had new tires on it. It had 135k miles on it, so at least it wasn't on it's last leg. I would say the major pitfall of the whole thing was the power of the truck. I literally could no go over 45 mph up any hill. When the speed limit is 75 and semi trucks are passing you, the truck is weak. There didn't seem to be a spedometer limit, like where it doesn't let you go over 65 or anything. The engine sounded a little raspy the higher I go to 70 so I tried to stay below 70. But, otherwise, it was what I needed to get across the country. Oh, the truck would "pop" when the pressure would change. I thought all my stuff was crashing down, but when it was happening over and over, I realized it was the pressure change was causing the metal to pop in and out. Oh, and I tried to go without their insurance coverage because I have full coverage insurance. We called and Progressive only covers rental cars. The difference was if you can reach into the back seat, they'll cover it. If you have to get out of the vehicle to reach your items, they won't cover it...it's called something else. So if you're just getting like a van, they'll cover it, but if it's a truck, they won't. The truck was $650, the insurance coverage was $475, so with tax it was $1185.

Distance: 2,000 mi
Cost: $1,185
Per. Mile: $0.59
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

kate c

Central City, CO
Wrote a review on 8/31/2018
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

windshield dirty..took 10 minutes to clean it. cashier very efficient but it was slow going especially after a long day

Distance: 68 mi
Cost: $100
Per. Mile: $1.47
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Bob C

Panama City Beach, FL
Wrote a review on 8/24/2018
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

No issues with either truck...we used 2 different sizes.

Distance: 130 mi
Cost: $275
Per. Mile: $2.12
SqFt. Moved: 1,100

Harry H

Covington, GA
Wrote a review on 8/21/2018
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

The drop of spot in Conyers ga was really unprofessional I had a little misunderstanding about were to drop of the truck instead of the employee just verbally telling me were to park he insisted on pointing at the glass and vebaly telling on me what he wanted me to park then as I finally understand what he want he gose back in to the store and must of said something to the guys who came out and the first thing he said to me was so you had a little Situation with coworkers so at that point I was very mad then we go to the truck and tell him I had rented 12 pad for the move and he then turned to me and said do have a broam and dust pand they I lost it I was very agresive to him and I got out of control wich I know it was wrong of me but I will never use them again

Distance: 800 mi
Cost: $800
Per. Mile: $1.00
SqFt. Moved: 1,000

Jeff G

San Ramon, CA
Wrote a review on 8/19/2018
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

The size of truck was appropriate (16 foot) Truck was in good condition. Booking took a bit. Bag that furnature pads were placed in was not very supportive. I was indiferent about using this company. I used them because of cost.

Distance: 3 mi
Cost: $55.00
Per. Mile: $18.33
SqFt. Moved: 1,100

Doug M

Kalamazoo, MI
Wrote a review on 8/15/2018
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

Old truck in poor condition with broken windshield wipers and very worn tires.

Distance: 200 mi
Cost: $241
Per. Mile: $1.21
SqFt. Moved: 700

Renchy T

Malvern, PA
Wrote a review on 8/13/2018
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Budget was alright - good truck but ok service.

Distance: 45 mi
Cost: $170
Per. Mile: $3.78
SqFt. Moved: 1,000

Celeste C

Kingwood, TX
Wrote a review on 8/11/2018
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Other than an odd smell in the cab, cargo, and alignment being off it was good. The gentleman that assisted me on both ends were excellent.

Distance: 200 mi
Cost: $220
Per. Mile: $1.10
SqFt. Moved: 1,100

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