Budget® Reviews

David R

Lisbon, ME
Wrote a review on 7/10/2021
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

The truck was in good operating condition. We filled the truck to its maximum capacity, it appeared! No Budget person advised me about truck size. It was my own estimation and my own choice of truck size. I was not informed if I had EZ-Pass facility with the truck for traveling on I-95 in Maine. Billing with Budget is always confusing. I do not remember EVER receiving a final billing statement.. Only by checking my credit card charges was I able to retrieve my final total of rental costs. Scam? Sham? Victimization? I'll never know! Just "pay up, then shut up!"

Distance: 40 mi
Cost: $240
Per. Mile: $6.00
SqFt. Moved: 1,000

Patrick H

Franklin, TN
Wrote a review on 7/10/2021
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

Wheel had a lot of play and air conditioner didn't work

Distance: 450 mi
Cost: $800
Per. Mile: $1.78
SqFt. Moved: 2,400

Ellen H

Tampa, FL
Wrote a review on 7/9/2021
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Great service. Everything went well. We traveled from California to Florida. using a 16 ft truck. Budget helped to make the move positive with outstanding service. Highly recommend this company.

Distance: 2,857 mi
Cost: $6,000
Per. Mile: $2.10
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Jay B

Cape Coral, FL
Wrote a review on 7/8/2021
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

The young man representing the company seemed confused that we were there for a rental truck - not a car. He had difficulty finding our reservation. I had the paperwork, and he gave us a truck with almost 200,000 miles on it for an interstate move from Florida to Pennsylvania. The A/C was not working very well, and he didn't seem all that concerned (the temperature was in the high 90s). We explained that we had a three day trip back, and after departing the lot for a stop at Walmart, we returned to the rental site, as the A/C didn't work at all. An alternate truck was provided (this one had just under 70k miles on it). The A/C was checked to make certain it worked, but the cargo portion of the truck was very dirty. He reluctantly cleaned it out after it was brought to his attention. We are currently on our way back to Pennsylvania, so I can't provide additional information about any issues we may have between now and arrival at our final destination. His colleague was much more engaged with our concerns. I believe her name was Demelza. She was very helpful and was instrumental in having a different truck assigned after our issues with the first one. THANK YOU!!

Distance: 1,200 mi
Cost: $923
Per. Mile: $0.77
SqFt. Moved: 500

Heather D

San Antonio, TX
Wrote a review on 7/7/2021
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

great. 16' truck was more comfortable than expected. that matters during a 1400 mile trip.

Distance: 1,400 mi
Cost: $3,100
Per. Mile: $2.21
SqFt. Moved: 1,800

Lorenzo C

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Wrote a review on 7/6/2021
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

I had a 16" truck. held all my stuff with a little extra room

Distance: 1,200 mi
Cost: $1,700
Per. Mile: $1.42
SqFt. Moved: 900

Aarash B

Orlando, FL
Wrote a review on 7/5/2021
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

I reserved a truck but they didn't have it as the other customers didn't return it on-time. So I got the cargo van instead.

Distance: 1,000 mi
Cost: $1,100
Per. Mile: $1.10
SqFt. Moved: 800

Erik R

Cincinnati, OH
Wrote a review on 7/5/2021
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Overall very satisfied.

Distance: 600 mi
Cost: $400
Per. Mile: $0.67
SqFt. Moved: 1,500

Robert R

Greenwood, IN
Wrote a review on 7/5/2021
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

A nice company to go with. Fortunately they had the van I wanted available, though it may help to call to make sure that the type of moving vehicle you needed is available. Picking and dropping the van off was easy and the van I had rode comfortably.

Distance: 120 mi
Cost: $239
Per. Mile: $1.99
SqFt. Moved: 700

Tyesha L

Katy, TX
Wrote a review on 7/3/2021
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

My truck was leaking from the roof

Distance: 1,500 mi
Cost: $1,000
Per. Mile: $0.67
SqFt. Moved: 2,200

Natalie W

Anaheim, CA
Wrote a review on 7/1/2021
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

I was pleased with the price of our 16’ budget truck, but it was absolutely filthy when we picked it up. Curly fries and onion rings on the floor, nothing wiped down, a layer of grime on every surface… it was disgusting. We have to spend 2 hours cleaning the cab of the car ourselves before we could stand to be in it. The “quiet cab” was also EXTREMELY LOUD- nothing quiet about it. Even with the windows up it sounded like you were driving with the windows down. Almost hurt my ears.

Distance: 1,580 mi
Cost: $3,400
Per. Mile: $2.15
SqFt. Moved: 900

Ted G

Amissville, VA
Wrote a review on 7/1/2021
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Max went beyond the norm by offering to help us after closing time on a Sunday since Budget changed the pick up location at the last minute.

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Alisha B

Portland, OR
Wrote a review on 6/30/2021
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

This was the worst move of my life. Budget didn't have the equipment I needed to move my car, despite my having reserved it more than a month in advance. They didn't bother to tell me until the day I picked it up, despite having known for two days that it wouldn't be available, which would have at least given me lead time to find an alternative. After about 4 hours on the phone with customer service, I was told the tow dolly would be available at some point on the day we were supposed to leave. We pushed our move back deciding to do the drive in 2 long days, instead of the 3 it should take, but when the day came they said they still didn't have one available and that they didn't know when they would. I finally got the tow dolly the day after I was supposed to leave. I had to push my move back by nearly five days which meant my partner ended up driving down without me, we had to leave one of our vehicles at our old residence to come back for later, I had to buy a last minute (very expensive) plane ticket to fly to my new home so I could start my new job on time (and rent a car to get there), plus we will have to book another plane ticket to fly back and get our other car at some point, which will also mean taking time off of work to do so. The owner/manager of the local office was great and felt bad for us, but was powerless to do anything to help us since there was no equipment in the entire state or region according to Budget's inventory manager. I have asked Budget to reimburse us for the excess costs associated with the delay (plane tickets, rental car, and additional days with the moving truck since it will be returned later than planned) and have to wait to hear back from upper management if they will approve the expenses. I do not understand why they offer a product that they clearly do not have available, that is a completely ridiculous way to run a business.

Distance: 1,365 mi
Cost: $1,800
Per. Mile: $1.32
SqFt. Moved: 800

Christopher W

Defuniak Springs, FL
Wrote a review on 6/28/2021
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

The condition of the truck we were given was dangerous. Front driver side tire was worn right down to the steel belt. I was amazed we did not have a blowout on the road, and the alignment was bad, the vehicle pulled continually to the right and the cab shook badly for the entire drive. And filthy inside as well.

Distance: 2,900 mi
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Keith B

Castaic, CA
Wrote a review on 6/27/2021
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

They didn't have a truck. Didn't return my calls. I went with Fluid instead.

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Amy W

North Las Vegas, NV
Wrote a review on 6/25/2021
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

Really cheap and super loud truck. It also didn't have cruise control so it made driving unpleasant.

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Jamie H

Orlando, FL
Wrote a review on 6/25/2021
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

I showed up to get my truck and it was not the size I reserved, she said sorry nothing we can do about it we don't have the size of truck you ordered we always just give a larger truck. I of course find this highly unacceptable practice, I was not comfortable driving a larger truck for one and the gas cost was significantly higher for the larger truck. My daughter's belongings were not enough to fill a larger truck which created greater risk of them just moving around in the truck and getting broken. These practices should be changed, I should have received a call that the truck I needed wasn't available at the location I rented it from and given another option or location to pick up the truck size I actually reserved.

Distance: 1,200 mi
Cost: $703
Per. Mile: $0.59
SqFt. Moved: 700

Steve L

Las Vegas, NV
Wrote a review on 6/25/2021
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

I made a reservation two months prior and they called me on the day of the move and said they didn't have it! I scrambled and got a PENSKE vehicle. Go with PENSKE in the first place... better equipment and even a better price!

Distance: 300 mi
Cost: $275
Per. Mile: $0.92
SqFt. Moved: 700

Donald S

Louisville, KY
Wrote a review on 6/24/2021
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

trashed truck, poor condition, dirty, poor customer service at pick up, drop off went smooth

Distance: 1,200 mi
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SqFt. Moved: 1,000

Stephen N

Seattle, WA
Wrote a review on 6/23/2021
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

Cargo van worked fine and agents were helpful and professional. Both pickup and delivery sites were poorly signed making them hard to find, were understaffed resulting in delays and interruptions and had limited, excessively restrictive hours. Cargo Van itself had floor level tie-downs, but lacked upper level tie-down rails making it difficult to secure load.

Distance: 1,500 mi
Cost: $1,500
Per. Mile: $1.00
SqFt. Moved: 2,000

Rudolfo A

National City, CA
Wrote a review on 6/21/2021
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Gave me a great deal. Military pricing.

Distance: 540 mi
Cost: $500
Per. Mile: $0.93
SqFt. Moved: 100

Collin R

Pittsburgh, PA
Wrote a review on 6/21/2021
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

Correct trucks were not reserved. Customer service at pickup was horrendous - attendant was arrogant, rude, and dismissive of our rental. Reserved two 16’ trucks, only had one 16’ truck available on day of move.

Distance: 200 mi
Cost: $300
Per. Mile: $1.50
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Pat M

Rockford, IL
Wrote a review on 6/15/2021
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

truck had 175,000 miles on it. but it did the job.

Distance: 300 mi
Cost: $500
Per. Mile: $1.67
SqFt. Moved: 1,100

Gene R

Lees Summit, MO
Wrote a review on 6/14/2021
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Good overall, but the doors in the cab did not close tightly and were fairly noisy on the highway.

Distance: 1,054 mi
Cost: $1,250
Per. Mile: $1.19
SqFt. Moved: 2,000

Linda L

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Wrote a review on 6/13/2021
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Checking out and in was super fast and easy.

Distance: 20 mi
Cost: $115
Per. Mile: $5.75
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Mark H

Savannah, GA
Wrote a review on 6/11/2021
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

Nothing special. Billing appears to be a challenge. My rental reservation indicated an estimated cost of $325. I was billed $504. The difference was explained as a refundable deposit. Three days after the move I have not received the refund and am now chasing that down.

Distance: 350 mi
Cost: $504
Per. Mile: $1.44
SqFt. Moved: 3,200

Justin B

Oxford, GA
Wrote a review on 6/11/2021
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

The original movers cancelled on the day I was scheduled to move. Therefore, I needed the truck an additional day. I rented the truck for two days, but I was not told during pickup that the second day drop-off was at 9:00 am. Therefore, I was charged an additional days rental.

Distance: 35 mi
Cost: $875
Per. Mile: $25.00
SqFt. Moved: 5,000

Marcia D

Riverside, CA
Wrote a review on 6/10/2021
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Very helpful! Good service

Distance: 15 mi
Cost: $156
Per. Mile: $10.40
SqFt. Moved: 3,300

Reed S

Roanoke, TX
Wrote a review on 6/10/2021
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

The truck made it from PA to Texas.

Distance: 2,500 mi
Cost: $3,000
Per. Mile: $1.20
SqFt. Moved: 1,500

Andrew Z

San Francisco, CA
Wrote a review on 6/9/2021
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

They were pretty awful to work with. I had a pick up scheduled for 7:30, but the place didn't open until 8, so I was stuck hanging around on the street for 30 minutes. Then, they didn't have the furniture pads that I had reserved, so I was left without those. Once I arrived at my final destination, they tried to charge me an extra day, even though I was two days early, and made me jump through a ton of hoops. Just a terrible experience.

Distance: 1,800 mi
Cost: $3,500
Per. Mile: $1.94
SqFt. Moved: 750

David B

Davis, CA
Wrote a review on 6/8/2021
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

1. Truck was filthy, not even touched since the previous rental. Old food all over the floor. A roach crawled on my leg when I hit the gas pedal the first time. 2. They gave me a broken auto trailer and weren't sure they could find me another - huge amount of stress the day before my move. They ended up getting one towed from Wyoming (~1.5hrs away) for me, so I appreciated that... 3. until I dropped the truck off in Sacramento. The people at the location downtown there were rude and gave me crap about dropping off a day early (???), then told me the truck wasn't full of gas. I told them the gas gauge was at the same level as I got it, and it had been stopping there all trip long when I filled it. They then told me that the gauge was not functioning correctly but despite this, it was still on me to make sure it was "filled to the brim." I refused to drive the truck back across town and blindly pump gas into it with a broken gauge, so they charged me a $30 service fee plus the gas. Overall, terrible experience. Two stars because the truck itself actually drove and they found me a trailer, otherwise this would be a hard 1.

Distance: 1,100 mi
Cost: $2,058
Per. Mile: $1.87
SqFt. Moved: 900

Dave S

Houston, TX
Wrote a review on 6/6/2021
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

Given COVID froze almost everything for over 12 months, I would have thought the trucks would be cleaned inside especially. But no the cap was a pit of germs, the interior windshield had layers of dirt. $568.56; $.99/mile and $60 a day for insurance on a truck with 161k miles

Distance: 286 mi
Cost: $569
Per. Mile: $1.99
SqFt. Moved: 300

Tim F

West Palm Beach, FL
Wrote a review on 6/1/2021
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

The truck cab leaked in 3 places when it rained. The wipers needed replacing. The air conditioning did not work. Aweful experience...from picking it up to dropping it off.

Distance: 800 mi
Cost: $1,300
Per. Mile: $1.63
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Rick T

Jacksonville, FL
Wrote a review on 6/1/2021
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Fantastic team! They were on time and worked very efficiently to unload and put everything onto my mom's 2nd floor apartment. Very safety focused and made sure nothing was broken. I would 100% use Jodie and his brother again!

Distance: 450 mi
Cost: $2,000
Per. Mile: $4.44
SqFt. Moved: 700

Brian W

Arlington, VA
Wrote a review on 5/29/2021
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

Went with Budget since got a good deal through Costco Membership. Wish I'd gone with someone else. The truck was very old and barebones. If I had been doing a longer trip, it would have been miserable. The truck was exceptionally loud which was ironic given the outside of the truck touted the 'Quiet Comfort' of the ride.

Distance: 70 mi
Cost: $200
Per. Mile: $2.86
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Wendy P

Athens, GA
Wrote a review on 5/26/2021
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

No issues with the truck.

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Amy H

Anaheim, CA
Wrote a review on 5/25/2021
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Budget was quick, efficient, and cost-effective for the purposes I needed to rent the truck.

Distance: 65 mi
Cost: $196
Per. Mile: $3.02
SqFt. Moved: 850

Tom K

Sherman Oaks, CA
Wrote a review on 5/25/2021
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

We made the move in three trips with 16' and 26' trucks. The first 2 rentals went smoothly, but the third truck was not available until 3 days after the scheduled rental. Be aware reserving a truck ONY means you are reserving for the price, it is NOT a guarantee for the day you want it. Speaking of smoothly, the 26’ foot truck was horribly bouncy and rough in comparison to the 16’ trucks—you might want to wear a kidney belt. I don't remember rental the totals, but I rented through the Costco truck rental program.

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Elizabeth R

Fort Wayne, IN
Wrote a review on 5/20/2021
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Logistics required I extend the rental at destination several days until storage space could be obtained. I had the flexibility to do that, for which I was and am grateful.

Distance: 600 mi
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SqFt. Moved: 1,000

Linda H

Pittsburgh, PA
Wrote a review on 5/20/2021
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Will always rent from Budget if service is this good.

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Jessie R

Blacklick, OH
Wrote a review on 5/15/2021
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

Budget called me an hour before closing and said they didn’t have a truck.

Distance: 450 mi
Cost: $600
Per. Mile: $1.33
SqFt. Moved: 1,209

Elizabeth R

Vienna, VA
Wrote a review on 5/14/2021
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Budget was helpful when I needed to extend the rental term for several additional days. Dropping it off at the destination Budget office was quick and efficient.

Distance: 600 mi
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SqFt. Moved: 900

Larry J

Oxon Hill, MD
Wrote a review on 5/12/2021
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Telephone automated contact needs work.

Distance: 220 mi
Cost: $450
Per. Mile: $2.05
SqFt. Moved: 880

Judith A

The Villages, FL
Wrote a review on 5/10/2021
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Truck was a little noisy and there was a dash light that I was told not to worry about

Distance: 385 mi
Cost: $450
Per. Mile: $1.17
SqFt. Moved: 600

Kris B

Sacramento, CA
Wrote a review on 5/9/2021
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

Got a call the morning of stating I would have to go elsewhere for my truck rental, had the reservation made for 3 weeks. The truck I eventually was rented was loud, like painfully loud and quite frankly I'm surprised it didnt break down. Check engine light came on 15 minutes after leaving the office.

Distance: 70 mi
Cost: $140
Per. Mile: $2.00
SqFt. Moved: 800

Trina P

Fort Worth, TX
Wrote a review on 5/6/2021
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

At the pick up location in Arlington, Texas. they entered the wrong odometer readings into the computer so that at drop off, later that same day we were charged an additional $86. for miles we never went, we clocked 60 on our car, but were charged125 miles on the truck. BAD BUSINESS!!

Distance: 20 mi
Cost: $250
Per. Mile: $12.50
SqFt. Moved: 765

Russell R

Webb City, MO
Wrote a review on 5/6/2021
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Budget Rental is just that, budget friendly. I rented a 16' truck to move 600+ miles for almost half the cost competitors wanted to charge. The truck didn't have anything fancy, but the heat, air, and radio worked and it towed a fully loaded car trailer right along with it. I'm very happy with the cost and reliability of Budget. I've used them before and I will use them again.

Distance: 625 mi
Cost: $550
Per. Mile: $0.88
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Marilee B

Henderson, NV
Wrote a review on 5/2/2021
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Service was good, added insurance. When returning truck it was very busy but the woman who checked me out was one heck of a multi tasker and helped several people at once. She was a rock star!!

Distance: 455 mi
Cost: $805
Per. Mile: $1.77
SqFt. Moved: 700
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