Guest Reviews
Overall Rating
7.4
Good
Based on 4,288 reviews
Overall
7.2
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Pickup/Dropoff
7.1
Value for money
7.3
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Budget car rental prices in London
| Economy | $17/day |
| Compact | $18/day |
| Intermediate | $20/day |
| Standard | $21/day |
| Full-size | $38/day |
| Mini | $18/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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6.8
Cons: 1. heck of a long line to get the car; why does it take such a long time to rent a car when it's pre-ordered and it's just some basic paperwork. 2. I'm still waiting for a bill; haven't even received one by email. Their system was down when I returned the car and yet I've been charged more than was quoted with no explanation at the time of return.
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9.2
Easy as can be
Pros: Very simple and quick to pick up and drop off.
Cons: With Avis and Budget being partners, they should do a lot more to recognize the loyalty programs of each other and provide the benefits associated with the status.
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4.0
Outrageous over charges
Pros: Staff
Cons: They charged me $160 for a minor chip on the windshield and refused to send me a copy of the completed repair. Since I was paying for it thought I should receive a copy. Won’t be renting for these again
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9.2
Best Car Rental
Pros: I’ve always had good experience with Budget, great prices every time I’ve rented, 100 times better than Europcar who I would Never use again.
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9.6
Pros: Car and service was good.
Cons: "Equivalent" car was fine, but the cost was higher than as booked which it shouldn't have been. However, t still was a reasonable deal.
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10.0
Well done
Pros: It was really nice to be attended to by a friendly employee who spoke portuguese
Cons: Everything was OK
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7.2
No issues, good car but no windshield washer fluid.
Pros: The lady at the front desk was very kind and delivered the car in the time I expected it would take. The instructions were very clear to drive the car out of the lot and to drop it back off again. The car felt like new, and was in good conditions.
Cons: I was asked for 2 credit cards, which I wasn't informed beforehand, also, nowhere was I informed that I was supposed to take my passport with me to pick the car up. Finally, the car had no windshield washer fluid.
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8.0
No real problems
Pros: Brand new car
Cons: Minor stuff: didn't know how to open rear hatch initially (VW), windshield washer inop, as fluid completely frozen at -3° C.
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5.2
Bad Communication
Pros: Clean, good car.
Cons: Had questions about the rental, both before and during. NEVER GOT REPLY from email I sent before rental started. Called during rental, after 20 minutes on hold I was hung up on. Very bad. Also, at pickup I was pushed too much to upgrade, when I finally got them to understand "NO!" they got very abrupt. "There's your key. The car's out there in slot 8."
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10.0
Good, friendly service
Pros: Car was very clean and low miles. Service was very friendly and quick. Billed as ordered online and wasn't asked (forced) to take extras.
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6.0
Cons: Was pressured ( as in Edinburgh) to rent a Mercedes. In London area this is big car. Very difficult in parking garages. Was this the only full size available???
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8.4
The best bang for the buck
Pros: Everything was great!
Cons: Got an upgrade but was assigned a petrol vs diesel car.
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9.2
Easy as can be
Pros: Very simple and quick to pick up and drop off.
Cons: With Avis and Budget being partners, they should do a lot more to recognize the loyalty programs of each other and provide the benefits associated with the status.
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9.2
Best Car Rental
Pros: I’ve always had good experience with Budget, great prices every time I’ve rented, 100 times better than Europcar who I would Never use again.
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9.6
Pros: Car and service was good.
Cons: "Equivalent" car was fine, but the cost was higher than as booked which it shouldn't have been. However, t still was a reasonable deal.
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10.0
Well done
Pros: It was really nice to be attended to by a friendly employee who spoke portuguese
Cons: Everything was OK
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10.0
Good, friendly service
Pros: Car was very clean and low miles. Service was very friendly and quick. Billed as ordered online and wasn't asked (forced) to take extras.
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6.8
Cons: 1. heck of a long line to get the car; why does it take such a long time to rent a car when it's pre-ordered and it's just some basic paperwork. 2. I'm still waiting for a bill; haven't even received one by email. Their system was down when I returned the car and yet I've been charged more than was quoted with no explanation at the time of return.
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7.2
No issues, good car but no windshield washer fluid.
Pros: The lady at the front desk was very kind and delivered the car in the time I expected it would take. The instructions were very clear to drive the car out of the lot and to drop it back off again. The car felt like new, and was in good conditions.
Cons: I was asked for 2 credit cards, which I wasn't informed beforehand, also, nowhere was I informed that I was supposed to take my passport with me to pick the car up. Finally, the car had no windshield washer fluid.
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8.0
No real problems
Pros: Brand new car
Cons: Minor stuff: didn't know how to open rear hatch initially (VW), windshield washer inop, as fluid completely frozen at -3° C.
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8.4
The best bang for the buck
Pros: Everything was great!
Cons: Got an upgrade but was assigned a petrol vs diesel car.
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4.0
Outrageous over charges
Pros: Staff
Cons: They charged me $160 for a minor chip on the windshield and refused to send me a copy of the completed repair. Since I was paying for it thought I should receive a copy. Won’t be renting for these again
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5.2
Bad Communication
Pros: Clean, good car.
Cons: Had questions about the rental, both before and during. NEVER GOT REPLY from email I sent before rental started. Called during rental, after 20 minutes on hold I was hung up on. Very bad. Also, at pickup I was pushed too much to upgrade, when I finally got them to understand "NO!" they got very abrupt. "There's your key. The car's out there in slot 8."
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6.0
Cons: Was pressured ( as in Edinburgh) to rent a Mercedes. In London area this is big car. Very difficult in parking garages. Was this the only full size available???
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Heathrow Airport T2-3-4, Budget car rentals
