Book Budget car rentals in London

• Where can I pick up my Budget rental in London?

  While many travelers will choose to pick up their Budget rental cars at some of the many airports in the area, such as London Heathrow Airport (LHR), if you find that you are already in central London and do not want to make the long trip back to one of the airports, there are three Budget locations in the heart of London that will be perfect for you. They include the location at 10-12 Semley Place, which is in the center of town, the location at 88 Eversholt Street, which is just to the north, and the location at 145 Battersea Park Road, which is south of the downtown area.

• What are some of the advantages of using Budget rental cars in London?

  Budget is an internationally recognized car rental brand, so you can rely on its established reputation and services in London and worldwide. Budget in London offers flexible rental periods, allowing you to rent a car for as short as a day or for extended periods if needed. As their name suggests, Budget has a reputation for some of the most competitive rental car prices in the London area, saving you money on your trip to the United Kingdom.

• Where should I plan on parking my rental in London?

  On-street parking in the city center is available, but it's often limited and can be expensive. The cost can range from £3 to £5 ($3.70 to $6.17) per hour, with a maximum stay of 4 hours in some areas. Parking is typically enforced from Monday to Saturday, and it may be free on Sundays. Central London has several parking garages and lots where you can park your rental car. Prices vary by location, but you can expect to pay around £5 to £10 ($6.17 to $12.35) per hour. Daily rates may range from £30 to £50 ($37.04 to $61.73) or more, depending on the facility.

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

  Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Budget in London.

• How many car rental locations does Budget have in London?

  Budget has 16 rental locations in London. 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: Heathrow airport (LHR)?

  Yes

• Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Heathrow airport (LHR)?

  Yes

• Does Budget have a car rental location at the airport: Gatwick airport (LGW)?

  Yes

• Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Gatwick airport (LGW)?

  Yes

• Does Budget have a car rental location at the airport: Stansted airport (STN)?

  Yes

• Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Stansted airport (STN)?

  Yes

Reviews for Budget in London

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6.0

Not very friendly and did not explain additional cost sufficientlyReviewed May 16 2025

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8.0

Nice car, quick service but carReviewed Jan 20 2025

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8.0

The wait for pickup at the airport was very long. There was a lot of up sales once we finally spoke to the sales man.Reviewed Jan 6 2025

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2.0

The car was not fully charged on pick up and we had to stop to charge and as a result a2.5 hour journey took us 5.5hours. My heavily pregnant wife was very stressed. There were no charger points available nor working when we stopped to charge. We then made it with 8miles left on the battery to the next charging station. We picked up my daughter 2hours late and that created further problems for the family looking after my daughter. They missed their connection to Ireland. The 155miles return journey to Gatwick we only just made again with less than 20miles left on the battery. We were assured the car would travel 255miles on a full charge. But it didnt ! All in all we had an awful experience and a very stressful journey, concerned all the way for my heavily pregnant wife. The girl at budget/Avis desk was Polish and her english language was very poor. I do need a car again Monday 4th for 1day hire again from Gatwick to take my daughter back to school and will use your search engine, but would be extremely concerned if we ended up with a hire from Budget again.Reviewed Oct 29 2024

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10.0

The car was a little difficult to handle on the small roads in England. Also my friends were offered a hybrid and yet I wasn’t and I spent a lot more money on petroleum.Reviewed Sep 18 2024

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Poor customer service.Reviewed Aug 27 2024

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8.0

The shuttle van from the airport was fast and convenient. The representatives at the desk were friendly and efficient. There was no line like I have seen at other airports. The return process was fine (except the first representative failed to print us a receipt and we got no email either so had to go back). The car itself, however, left a lot to be desired. It was much smaller than the “typical” model they advertised and though it said “or similar” we didn’t feel it WAS similar. The interior had clearly not been cleaned and was missing a floor mat entirely on the drivers side. It had not been washed, at least not recently. As such, the wipers were so dirty that on the drive home, in a downpour, they honestly were a hazard — we could see next to nothing of the road due to the smears. When we tried to call the desk to let them know of these issues, no one answered… for three days. And when we emailed and requested a response, we got none then either. So communication was a huge problem too. In the end, we cleaned it ourselves and luckily the wipers didn’t need replacing, just a good scrub. But we were extremely frustrated.Reviewed Aug 23 2024

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Not able to pick up the car due to issues with Budget computer system, had to cancel booking and rent with a different companyReviewed Jul 22 2024

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10.0

No office in major city Brighton. Car was not supplied with Manual for instructions. Car insurance should be included at outset with quote as it is such a major component of the price.Reviewed Jul 1 2024

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Insurance not included in price quoted or presented as an option. Price then doubled at pick up when car picked up to include insurance. Not receipt or rental agreement provided at pick up. Called ro request invoice not received, Bank statement transaction is for twice price quoted at pick up which is 4 times price quoted on KayakReviewed Jun 12 2024

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8.0

Most of the experience was excellent but felt like the original pick up experience was too pushy in trying to upsell us to spend money on things we didn't need. They know we've just landed from a long flight and are experiencing jet lag and it feels like they are trying to take advantage of you in that moment. Maybe that's just they're job but that part wasn't pleasant.Reviewed Jun 10 2024

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The hidden fees and what I was charged vice what I paid was outrageous. I was quoted less than half of what I ended up paying. I was deeply disappointed in this type of activity. I would much rather have upfront and honest prices and not feel like I was ripped of and taken advantage of.Reviewed Apr 21 2024

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