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Budget car rental prices in Carlsbad

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Ford Fiesta car
Ford Fiesta
or similar SMALL
2
2
4-5
$38/day
Kia Soul car
Kia Soul
or similar SMALL
4
2
2/4
$36/day
Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
2/4
$38/day
Buick Verano car
Buick Verano
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
$42/day
Ford Fusion car
Ford Fusion
or similar LARGE
5
2
4-5
$42/day
Dodge Grand Caravan car
Dodge Grand Caravan
or similar VAN
5
5
4-5
$71/day
RAM Pickup car
RAM Pickup
or similar PICKUPTRUCK
5
5
2/4
$51/day
Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
$41/day
Ford Escape car
Ford Escape
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$54/day
Ford Edge car
Ford Edge
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$57/day
Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

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 Rating6.6 OkayBased on 20 reviews
Cleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.1
Overall
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
6.9

Recent reviews

Traveler rating
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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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Where can I find Budget car rentals in Carlsbad?

Address

2198 Palomar Airport Road

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 14:00
Sunday09:00 - 14:00

Phone

+1 760 931 2469

Good to know

Most popular location

2198 Palomar Airport Road

Most popular car type

Mini

Average price

$69/day

Good deal

$62/day

Top tips for renting a car from Budget in Carlsbad

  • 25% of our users found rental cars from Budget in Carlsbad for $62 or less.
  • Book your rental car from Budget in Carlsbad at least 2 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
  • Mini rental cars from Budget in Carlsbad are around -52% 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 $69 per day.

  • What is the most popular rental car from Budget in Carlsbad?

    Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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