Budget® Reviews

Patty W

Lafayette, CO
Wrote a review on 10/28/2015
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

The truck leaked on my personal belongings. The dash on the passenger side kept falling off. Graffati was painted over with paint, and the budget logo was not on it. The truck has a governor and would only go 65. Long long bumpy uncomfortable ride.

Distance: 980 mi
Cost: $1,200
Per. Mile: $1.22
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Diana F

Fairfield, PA
Wrote a review on 10/27/2015
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

Traveled 1300 miles-trucks governor continued getting "stuck" at some points during trip--especially at inclines-truck would not run over 30-40 miles/hr. When unloading contents--truck had leaked during rain encountered on trip--many items wet-

Distance: 1,300 mi
Cost: $1,650
Per. Mile: $1.27
SqFt. Moved: 1,400

joseph m

Orange City, FL
Wrote a review on 10/26/2015
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Best pricing, reliable trucks, overall good service!!

Distance: 200 mi
Cost: $550
Per. Mile: $2.75
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Denise V

Crystal Lake, IL
Wrote a review on 10/22/2015
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Good value to rent a truck, hire movers to load and unload at each end. Budget had a clean truck and it ran well. With Budget, I was also able to rent a car from the same facility when I arrived at my new home.

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

Nancy A

Niles, MI
Wrote a review on 10/19/2015
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Very Helpful in IL! Recommend

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Carolyn W

Stafford, VA
Wrote a review on 10/19/2015
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

Two times I have rented from Budget and both times I have reserved the truck on line only to find out that they did not have a truck available for the day I chose. The first time they did not inform me until 16 hours before the move was to begin (had moving people scheduled and paid for). They company did make it right in the end but I cannot express the frustration you experience when you think you have everything ready and the most important item of the move suddenly becomes unavailable and you have to scramble to get a truck.

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Wilma W

Denver, CO
Wrote a review on 10/11/2015
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

I hooked a dolly to transport my car from Colorado to San Diego and if I drove over 40mph the dolly would fishtale. The truck didn't have a charger connection for my phone and I had to go to my car in order to charge my phone. It was a challenging drive that took longer then it should have, and I will never use them again.

Distance: 1,018 mi
Cost: $1,075
Per. Mile: $1.06
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Kathleen K

Saint Louis, MO
Wrote a review on 10/9/2015
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

The service with picking up the truck was great, and everything I reserved was ready when I got there. The truck had 165k miles on it, so was a little rough riding, and the radio didn't work, but otherwise, was a good experience.

Distance: 1,060 mi
Cost: $675
Per. Mile: $0.64
SqFt. Moved: 1,300

James G

Sugar Land, TX
Wrote a review on 10/5/2015
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Truck was in new condition. Although someone had split something on the console which hadn't been clean. Looked like tobacco chew or coffee. Truck was easy to drive and load.

Distance: 300 mi
Cost: $229
Per. Mile: $0.76
SqFt. Moved: 2,372

Sherry B

Venice, FL
Wrote a review on 9/30/2015
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

The truck was malfunctioned. It did not let you pump more than 12 gallons of gas at a time.

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Pam C

Marble Falls, TX
Wrote a review on 9/29/2015
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

I might have needed a larger truck but this one turned out fine with expert movers loading it.

Distance: 175 mi
Cost: $126
Per. Mile: $0.72
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Del A

Strasburg, CO
Wrote a review on 9/29/2015
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

no problems.but inside of truck very dirty had to wipe down before my 1700 mile trip

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Wanda C

Norcross, GA
Wrote a review on 9/28/2015
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

Not clean truck cab, but customer service was good.

Distance: 680 mi
Cost: $672
Per. Mile: $0.99
SqFt. Moved: 700

Stuart G

Cambridge, MA
Wrote a review on 9/26/2015
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Very good truck and service.

Distance: 1,650 mi
Cost: $1,250
Per. Mile: $0.76
SqFt. Moved: 950

Susan S

West Long Branch, NJ
Wrote a review on 9/21/2015
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Everything went as planned.

Distance: 9 mi
Cost: $75.00
Per. Mile: $8.33
SqFt. Moved: 2,300

Sherry F

Saint Petersburg, FL
Wrote a review on 9/21/2015
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

We had a 24 ft truck with a car trailer. Most everything was in working order but the truck was filthy on the inside and the seat belts locked and didn't allow us to move or bend forward at all.

Distance: 1,300 mi
Cost: $3,000
Per. Mile: $2.31
SqFt. Moved: 1,100

Francine L

Berkeley, CA
Wrote a review on 9/20/2015
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

The truck was less than 10 miles away. The representative was polite and cheerful, and he suggested the number of miles per gallon which was very helpful, and even made suggestions on where to park my car while I was using the truck. The cost of the furniture pads was very inexpensive.

Distance: 18 mi
Cost: $80.00
Per. Mile: $4.44
SqFt. Moved: 1,900

Deb M

Rockville, MD
Wrote a review on 9/14/2015
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

The truck was ready for pick up as requested, and the staff person was especially pleasant and helpful. All of the terms and conditions were carefully explained, and the after hours drop-off was convenient. There were a couple of cockroaches in the truck cab, which needed to be cleaned out from previous users. The trailer was fine.

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Kathleen D

Philadelphia, PA
Wrote a review on 9/9/2015
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Drop off was a bit of a problem.

Distance: 1,000 mi
Cost: $2,000
Per. Mile: $2.00
SqFt. Moved: 800

Richard R

Leesburg, FL
Wrote a review on 9/7/2015
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

The truck and equipment were fine. The only issue was the ac wasn't working properly. This is why the average rating. It worked for about 30 minutes then stopped. It was very hot and muggy the day that I drove the truck and couldn't open the windows due to the rain. Other than that everything was fine. The truck was ready on time and the check out service was quick. I have used Budget in the past and will use them again.

Distance: 382 mi
Cost: $179
Per. Mile: $0.47
SqFt. Moved: 1,400

April A

Las Vegas, NV
Wrote a review on 8/29/2015
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

This truck was contracted through Budget as their self service option. Never have I had such a horrible, stressful, moving experience! Not only was I lied to, in writing, but they couldn't get the price right, the delivery right, or the pick up! My representative I was assigned to was a complete joke, and told me one thing then made excuses, and told me another. Everything she said was contraindicated again later. But she was always "so sorry." I'm not one to leave horrible reviews and if there was one thing to say positive about the experience it was that it made it there. But this would be a short novel if I went into detail about the last month and a half of horror I went through with budget and this company.. And the weeks ahead as I recently had to file a claim on them, for over charging my footage and damaging my belongings. All in all, do not use this company! I know it's hard to trust reviews sometimes, I am a huge yelper and constantly read reviews and decide for myself-trust me on this one! Renting a Uhaul and doing it yourself would be a million times better and cheaper than using either of these companies services.. Don't say I didn't warn you!

Distance: 3,100 mi
Cost: $2,300
Per. Mile: $0.74
SqFt. Moved: 650

Cindy C

Arlington, VA
Wrote a review on 8/21/2015
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Great experience renting with Budget from start to finish. I rented a 16' truck and drove it from Illinois to Washington, DC with absolutely no problems! Being a 60 year old female, I was a little apprehensive about driving such a large truck but it was no problem driving it through the hills and curves of the Ohio and Pennsylvania turnpikes. Customer service was great during pick up and drop off of the truck. I chose Budget basically because the cost was significantly lower than Uhaul or Penske for the same truck.

Distance: 750 mi
Cost: $533
Per. Mile: $0.71
SqFt. Moved: 400

Marsha D

Spokane, WA
Wrote a review on 8/20/2015
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Budget had the best price, as usual. The truck was clean and in good shape. I've used them many times (several cross-country moves) and they always come through for me.

Distance: 600 mi
Cost: $400
Per. Mile: $0.67
SqFt. Moved: 1,000

Mary L

New Braunfels, TX
Wrote a review on 8/18/2015
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

We were satisfied withwhat they delivered. Truck was available and office personal were informative and helpful.

Distance: 15 mi
Cost: $60.00
Per. Mile: $4.00
SqFt. Moved: 1,300

Barbara D

Sarasota, FL
Wrote a review on 8/17/2015
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Once I got the truck it was fine. Biggest issue was my original pickup location didn't have the truck I had requested and was sent to 2 different locations before I was able to secure a truck.

Distance: 1,260 mi
Cost: $300
Per. Mile: $0.24
SqFt. Moved: 1,000

David N

Mc Lean, VA
Wrote a review on 8/17/2015
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

The workers were great!

Distance: 175 mi
Cost: $400
Per. Mile: $2.29
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Kathy H

Minneapolis, MN
Wrote a review on 8/12/2015
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

They didn't have the truck I ordered and I had to pick another up over an hour away, making us late for the movers.

Distance: 1,200 mi
Cost: $2,000
Per. Mile: $1.67
SqFt. Moved: 1,000

JJ R

Ashburn, VA
Wrote a review on 8/12/2015
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

I called twice in the week leading up to the move ensuring that there would be a truck ready for us Friday morning, as we were on a time crunch. Both times, I was assured it would be there. Lo and behold, Friday morning rolls around, I get dropped off at the Budget lot, and there's no truck. It took TWO HOURS of the manager calling around to find me a truck 20 minutes away. To their credit, the gentlemen at the office worked non-stop to get me a truck and drove me out to the other office. Then I get to the truck and I'm pretty sure it was one of the first five trucks ever made. It shook and bounced non-stop, and the fuel gauge didn't work. I doubt I will ever be using Budget again.

Distance: 225 mi
Cost: $400
Per. Mile: $1.78
SqFt. Moved: 2,500

Nephratearii D

Stockbridge, GA
Wrote a review on 8/11/2015
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

I had no problems with budget.

Distance: 20 mi
Cost: $53.00
Per. Mile: $2.65
SqFt. Moved: 1,052

Steven M

Waynesville, OH
Wrote a review on 8/10/2015
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

In every way.......a delight...............

Distance: 950 mi
Cost: $918
Per. Mile: $0.97
SqFt. Moved: 850

Zachary R

Vernon Hills, IL
Wrote a review on 8/10/2015
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

Cost was very good and people we worked with were very friendly. The 24' truck we got was a little rough and worn out. Ran well enough but was under-powered for a full load and trailer with a car. Topped out at under 50mph for a lot of the drive

Distance: 515 mi
Cost: $1,100
Per. Mile: $2.14
SqFt. Moved: 1,360

Donald D

Deland, FL
Wrote a review on 8/9/2015
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

The truck was more than enough for my move- great diesel mpg. While the truck needed some sweeping, it ran very well with a full load. Customer service was very accommodating and polite. Yes, I would use Budget again.

Distance: 66 mi
Cost: $300
Per. Mile: $4.55
SqFt. Moved: 1,300

James S

Beaufort, SC
Wrote a review on 8/8/2015
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Truck worked out great!

Distance: 15 mi
Cost: $130
Per. Mile: $8.67
SqFt. Moved: 1,000

Jessica W

Minneapolis, MN
Wrote a review on 8/7/2015
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Easy to reserve. Didn't have the truck we reserved so we got upgraded. Can't complain about that!

Distance: 8 mi
Cost: $150
Per. Mile: $18.75
SqFt. Moved: 2,800

Francis J

Stoughton, MA
Wrote a review on 8/6/2015
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

These two guys were amazing. They loaded 5 rooms of furniture in 4 hours. Everything was packed very well and arrived safely after 1350 miles in the moving truck. If you don't want to get ripped off by the outrageous cost of a moving company consider renting a truck and hiring these guys for doing all the packing in the truck. With the Hire a Helpers, truck rental, fuel,tolls etc we saved over half of the cost of hiring a moving company.

Distance: 1,350 mi
Cost: $1,950
Per. Mile: $1.44
SqFt. Moved: 1,350

David F

Winter Haven, FL
Wrote a review on 8/5/2015
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Got a brand new truck which ran wonderfully on our 2,500 mile road trip. When the check engine light came on, service was quick and professional - even came out at midnight! Turned out to be a very minor fix and we were on the road within a half hour. Customer service was great, truck ran like a dream, seats were very comfortable, and we managed to get all 24' with a car towed behind across the US with no problems.

Distance: 2,500 mi
Cost: $1,400
Per. Mile: $0.56
SqFt. Moved: 1,500

Lynne P

Sunnyside, NY
Wrote a review on 8/2/2015
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Good running truck; AC worked great. Easy to drive, load and unload.

Distance: 1,550 mi
Cost: $650
Per. Mile: $0.42
SqFt. Moved: 900

Michael M

Novato, CA
Wrote a review on 8/2/2015
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

Truck was not well maintained. One tire kept losing air and we kept putting more air in until we knew we had to find out when Budget would come and service the truck. Hung up on us twice. No estimate of arrival time. Sat for 4 hours in 110 degree heat until we took matters into our own hands. Took vehicle to Lew Schwab tires where they said it was broken valv stem that should been replaced before sending truck out on another run. Cost less than $18 but the lost required to get hotel room at midnight so we could try to meet the movers at on new home. Budget has paid the $18 but I want my hotel cost back (next co tact to be made) Will never rent from them again

Distance: 675 mi
Cost: $1,300
Per. Mile: $1.93
SqFt. Moved: 800

Andrew C

Miami, FL
Wrote a review on 7/28/2015
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

The truck was comfortable for my drive from PA to FL but hard to see out the back of, I feel like these trucks need a backup camera or at least a backup beeper. Customer Service in PA was excellent, customer service in FL was okay. I would definitely use Budget again.

Distance: 1,200 mi
Cost: $1,370
Per. Mile: $1.14
SqFt. Moved: 1,000

Brad R

Chicago, IL
Wrote a review on 7/28/2015
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Coupe of beds. Desk, couches.

Distance: 1,000 mi
Cost: $1,200
Per. Mile: $1.20
SqFt. Moved: 1,100

Ellen O

Jersey City, NJ
Wrote a review on 7/24/2015
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Easy pick up and drop off of trailer - knowledgable and personable staff.

Distance: 225 mi
Cost: $100
Per. Mile: $0.44
SqFt. Moved: 800

Michael R

Valrico, FL
Wrote a review on 7/21/2015
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Truck cab could have used a wipe down prior to rental. Otherwise, truck was in good working order and no problems encountered.

Distance: 1,000 mi
Cost: $3,000
Per. Mile: $3.00
SqFt. Moved: 2,000

Michelle V

Arlington, MA
Wrote a review on 7/17/2015
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

Rental companies seem to think that when you reserve a 24-foot truck, you really meant--whatever they have on the lot. The 24-foot truck I reserved had a hole in the top from the previous day's driver, but I needed that much hauling capacity for a move. The gentleman at Budget let me take it and he was a good human being, but it annoys me to no end that Budget doesn't even attempt to bring in a replacement truck with 24 hours notice. They just let you show up and be surprised. There really ought to be a law that a company pays the customer when they don't have the proper truck available. Then there would be much less of this going on.

Distance: 11 mi
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John F

Denver, CO
Wrote a review on 7/14/2015
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

Dirty cab and had problems checking in.

Distance: 500 mi
Cost: $510
Per. Mile: $1.02
SqFt. Moved: 1,000

Richard M

Winston Salem, NC
Wrote a review on 7/13/2015
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

Competent and professional at the desk. But truck had a slow oil leak that worried us the entire trip. Arrived, however, without any problems.

Distance: 1,200 mi
Cost: $1,100
Per. Mile: $0.92
SqFt. Moved: 2,300

david w

Medford, OR
Wrote a review on 7/13/2015
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

interior could use spiffing up

Distance: 270 mi
Cost: $170
Per. Mile: $0.63
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

PETER R

Lancaster, PA
Wrote a review on 7/8/2015
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Truck like new, free upgrade, no problems. Second time using this vendor, will use again.

Distance: 40 mi
Cost: $58.00
Per. Mile: $1.45
SqFt. Moved: 800

Frank W

Dallas, TX
Wrote a review on 7/6/2015
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Good truck. no problems

Distance: 1,800 mi
Cost: $1,350
Per. Mile: $0.75
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