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Budget car rental prices in Carlsbad
| Economy | $33/day |
| Compact | $33/day |
| Intermediate | $36/day |
| Standard | $42/day |
| Full-size | $40/day |
| Minivan | $65/day |
| Pickup truck | $52/day |
| Supplier choice | $38/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $44/day |
| Standard SUV | $53/day |
Reviews for Budget in Carlsbad
Pros
" and helpful."(in 1394 reviews)
"Great price, very ."(in 3750 reviews)
" and fast."(in 1394 reviews)
Cons
"Terrible as well"(in 355 reviews)
"Will Budget again!"(in 252 reviews)
"Will Budget again."(in 252 reviews)
Overall RatingBased on 18 reviews
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Recent reviews
Traveler rating
2.0
We reserved the car with kayak and the company didn’t have cars available. I think kayak could’ve done a better job in this transaction. Kayak allowed us to make a reservation with the car company without cars available. Very poor communication and costumer service. The car company was nice to make a phone call to us to tell us they didn’t have cars at their location and couldn’t understand why kayak would allow this.Reviewed Oct 18 2022
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2.0
Cons:Rathe was $134 and was changed $356Reviewed May 18 2021
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10.0
Pros:After trying several rental car companies directly without success, Kayak was able to get me several options for my trip. It seems that rental car companies are not overly excited to rent cars for one way, day trips. I needed to travel 200 miles, one way, to pick up my new car. Kayak was able to find cheap rentals with major companies that I just couldn't get directly. Thanks Kayak!Cons:You should have been there earlier! Oh, wait, no that was my fault. Next time I know where I will check first.Reviewed Nov 13 2019
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2.0
Customer service was not customer servicePros:They did listen.Cons:You would think that after all the hassle, I asked for a discount or to please find us something and honor the price I agreed to pay - no discount on the current issue, no discount on a future rental, etc., etc. They obviously don't need or want our business.Reviewed Apr 2 2018
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6.8
Where are staff?Pros:NoneCons:We returned car 330 pm and not one person was in return area. There was a sign for us to mark contract with the mileage and gas level and drop it in the drop box. I understand if car is returned after hours but this was in middle of work day in the afternoon. Did not leave me eith a comfortable feeling.Reviewed Dec 7 2017
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7.6
Pros:Agent very nice. Drove me to the area where I could get taxi/ride home because it was off site and too far to walk. Very kind, thank you!Reviewed Sep 17 2017
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2.0
Cons:Nobody at drop off !!!Reviewed May 16 2017
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7.2
Pros:Representative was friendly and fixed the billing error that the LA representative made and wouldn't own up to.Reviewed Mar 4 2017
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2.0
Lame DuckPros:They gave me a car with a Candadian License plate, then the break lights came on and the car had to be towed and replaced.Reviewed Oct 7 2016
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Where can I find Budget car rentals in Carlsbad?
2198 Palomar Airport Road
Address
2198 Palomar Airport RoadHours
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 14:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 14:00 |
Phone
+1 760 931 2469Good to know
Most popular location | 2198 Palomar Airport Road |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Compact |
Average price | $93/day |
Good deal | $73/day |
Top tips for renting a car from Budget in Carlsbad
- 25% of our users found rental cars from Budget in Carlsbad for $73 or less.
- Book your rental car from Budget in Carlsbad at least 8 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
- Compact rental cars from Budget in Carlsbad are around 73% cheaper than other car types, on average.
FAQs about renting a car from Budget in Carlsbad
How much does it cost to rent a car from Budget in Carlsbad?
On average a rental car from Budget in Carlsbad costs $93 per day.
What is the most popular rental car from Budget in Carlsbad?
Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Budget in Carlsbad.
How many car rental locations does Budget have in Carlsbad?
Budget has 1 rental location in Carlsbad. Take a look at our Budget rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
Does Budget have a car rental location at the airport: Los Angeles airport (LAX)?
Yes
Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Los Angeles airport (LAX)?
Yes