Guest Reviews
Overall Rating
7.4
Good
Based on 4,186 reviews
Cleanliness
6.8
Comfort
7.1
Pickup/Dropoff
6.7
Value for money
7.1
Budget car rental prices in Harlingen
| Economy | $33/day | |
| Compact | $34/day | |
| Intermediate | $37/day | |
| Standard | $38/day | |
| Full-size | $40/day |
Pros
"Car was nice and clean"
(in 595 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and helpful."
(in 215 reviews)
"Nice car, good value, ."
(in 444 reviews)
Cons
"the customer service was terrible."
(in 242 reviews)
"Pickup took over an hour."
(in 57 reviews)
"We don't have credit cards."
(in 99 reviews)
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2.0
Pros: Nothing.
Cons: They decided to change the terms last minute
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10.0
Great
Pros: Quick with no hassles
Cons: Na
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3.2
Honestly that was the worst car rental experience I've encountered!
Pros: I liked the vehicle, Black Mitsubishi Outlander Drives nice
Cons: Filthy on inside Filthy on outside we actually stopped and had to wash the windows as the vehicle had been wiped with a water cloth that left TONS of streaks everywhere that we couldn't see out Had garbage / used kleenex inside car / had used rags stuffed in the doors that someone used for cleaning / sand everywhere The car was 4 miles from airport and they didn't open til 9:00 and we had to be at our plane at 8:30...nearly missed plane BAD EXPERIENCE...WILL NEVER RENT HERE AGAIN!!
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4.8
Shady Rental
Cons: The Budget ad clearly said on-airport vehicle pick-up/drop-off. Not true - the location is 2.2 miles off-airport. And it was not open when I had to be at the airport early in the morning. So I left it in the parking lot, and I still do not have a receipt for my expense report that is due today. The desk staff was brusque and rude, with numerous posted signs informing you of all the ways you will be charged extra: any sand in your car = $250 fee - and that is for an airport serving South Padre Island visitors! If tank is not COMPLETELY full, $7.50 a gallon. Smoking in the car = $250. The signs were just obnoxious, unprofessional and immediately set a bad business tone. I will not re-use the Harlingen, TX Budget office.
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10.0
Great airport service.
Pros: I was initially disappointed that the rental car place was not at the airport but the shuttle service was great and prompt. I had to return the car at 4 am and they had a convenient process when it's out of normal hours.
Cons: Nafa
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8.0
Cons: It’s not at the airport.
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6.0
Cons: Car was not washed and dirty when we picked it up. This rental fleet seems to purchase their cars from Payne car sales, a local used car dealer. Still had used car plate on front and a temporary plate on the rear. I was afraid of being pulled over because of it.
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8.8
Great
Pros: Pick up was fast and car was clean.
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10.0
Easy Peasy
Pros: Everything was ready to go when we dropped off and picked up. The car was pefectly fine and clean.
Cons: You do have to take a shuttle from HRL. They were waiting for us when we landed, so it wasn't a big deal. Also, the price was significantly lower than the on-site rental prices. The savings was worth the short shuttle ride.
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3.2
under staffed Offsite location almost made me miss my flight
Pros: decent price for mediocre car.
Cons: Only 1 person was working the evening of my return flight. She had to check out multiple people before she would be able to shuttle back to the airport. How can a place only have 1 person working? I didn't like that I had to take a shuttle to get to the rental place when their were multiple other options available onsite. Next time I will skip this headache and go with someone that is located actually at the airport and properly staffed.
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10.0
Pros: we overlooked the house phone you need to use at first. budget not located at airport, but very short van drive, and you'd have to go by it to get out of the airport anyway. easy return too. both pick up (sun afternoon) and drop off (late tue morning) were quick, and painless. car was clean inside, but a little dusty outside-- i didn't have a problem with that. this is texas and it was windy. no mechanical problems and car was a good deal. would consider them again.
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2.0
Cons: customer service
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10.0
Great
Pros: Quick with no hassles
Cons: Na
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10.0
Great airport service.
Pros: I was initially disappointed that the rental car place was not at the airport but the shuttle service was great and prompt. I had to return the car at 4 am and they had a convenient process when it's out of normal hours.
Cons: Nafa
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8.8
Great
Pros: Pick up was fast and car was clean.
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10.0
Easy Peasy
Pros: Everything was ready to go when we dropped off and picked up. The car was pefectly fine and clean.
Cons: You do have to take a shuttle from HRL. They were waiting for us when we landed, so it wasn't a big deal. Also, the price was significantly lower than the on-site rental prices. The savings was worth the short shuttle ride.
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10.0
Pros: we overlooked the house phone you need to use at first. budget not located at airport, but very short van drive, and you'd have to go by it to get out of the airport anyway. easy return too. both pick up (sun afternoon) and drop off (late tue morning) were quick, and painless. car was clean inside, but a little dusty outside-- i didn't have a problem with that. this is texas and it was windy. no mechanical problems and car was a good deal. would consider them again.
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2.0
Pros: Nothing.
Cons: They decided to change the terms last minute
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3.2
Honestly that was the worst car rental experience I've encountered!
Pros: I liked the vehicle, Black Mitsubishi Outlander Drives nice
Cons: Filthy on inside Filthy on outside we actually stopped and had to wash the windows as the vehicle had been wiped with a water cloth that left TONS of streaks everywhere that we couldn't see out Had garbage / used kleenex inside car / had used rags stuffed in the doors that someone used for cleaning / sand everywhere The car was 4 miles from airport and they didn't open til 9:00 and we had to be at our plane at 8:30...nearly missed plane BAD EXPERIENCE...WILL NEVER RENT HERE AGAIN!!
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4.8
Shady Rental
Cons: The Budget ad clearly said on-airport vehicle pick-up/drop-off. Not true - the location is 2.2 miles off-airport. And it was not open when I had to be at the airport early in the morning. So I left it in the parking lot, and I still do not have a receipt for my expense report that is due today. The desk staff was brusque and rude, with numerous posted signs informing you of all the ways you will be charged extra: any sand in your car = $250 fee - and that is for an airport serving South Padre Island visitors! If tank is not COMPLETELY full, $7.50 a gallon. Smoking in the car = $250. The signs were just obnoxious, unprofessional and immediately set a bad business tone. I will not re-use the Harlingen, TX Budget office.
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6.0
Cons: Car was not washed and dirty when we picked it up. This rental fleet seems to purchase their cars from Payne car sales, a local used car dealer. Still had used car plate on front and a temporary plate on the rear. I was afraid of being pulled over because of it.
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3.2
under staffed Offsite location almost made me miss my flight
Pros: decent price for mediocre car.
Cons: Only 1 person was working the evening of my return flight. She had to check out multiple people before she would be able to shuttle back to the airport. How can a place only have 1 person working? I didn't like that I had to take a shuttle to get to the rental place when their were multiple other options available onsite. Next time I will skip this headache and go with someone that is located actually at the airport and properly staffed.
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2.0
Cons: customer service
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Where can I find Budget car rentals in Harlingen?
3210 East Grimes Street, Budget car rentals
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FAQs About Renting a Car From Budget in Harlingen
How much does it cost to rent a car from Budget in Harlingen?
On average a rental car from Budget in Harlingen costs $45 per day.
What is the most popular rental car from Budget in Harlingen?
Economy (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Budget in Harlingen.
How many car rental locations does Budget have in Harlingen?
Budget has 1 rental location in Harlingen. 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: Valley Intl Airport (HRL)?
Yes
Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Valley Intl Airport (HRL)?
Yes