Book Budget car rentals at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

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2.0

Worst experience ever terribleReviewed Mar 28 2025

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2.0

Absolutely horrible experience. They gave me my car 2 hours later and then said they will charge me extra coz i got late in delivering the car but since i got my car later. What do i even do. Just the worst.Reviewed Dec 24 2024

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2.0

We arrived 30 min before their closing time, but the entire staff was gone. We called and walked around and could not find anyone to give us our car. We had to go to Alamo to rent a car at 1 AM so we could drive a couple more hours to our destination. When talking with someone on the customer service line, they said there was nothing they could do and suggested we just take an Uber (at our own expense). I will never rent from Budget again.Reviewed Dec 5 2024

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4.0

It ended up costing more than quoted. There was all these extra fees. I didn’t get even remotely close the car i signed up for. and there was trash left in the car from the previous user.Reviewed Nov 30 2024

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2.0

First, the location was terrible. We were using gps and our Uber driver was doing his best but it is hidden out of sight. The address sends you to the drop off rather than the pick up. Second, when we arrived at 9 am the waiting area was full and then we were told there were NO cars!! I had made my reservation months in advance. All the following days of our trip had reservations that could no longer be cancelled. People were getting increasingly disgruntled. There were only 2 employees to check folks in. Slowly vehicles started drifting in and we finally got our car by 11. But this should never happen!! On a positive note, we had reserved an SUV but were given a mini van for the same price and we enjoyed it and it provided the space we needed.Reviewed Oct 15 2024

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2.0

Terrible, waited over an hour after paying to get a car as the car was not ready. No notice the car was not ready, it is illegal to charge a customer for a car that is not actually available. That is the definition of fraud.Reviewed Oct 14 2024

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They changed the price of the vehicle when I when to pick it upReviewed Oct 6 2024

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10.0

Everything was smooth . It was a little inconvenient to return the vehicle in a different town but otherwise good service/price/experienceReviewed Aug 11 2024

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8.0

Pickup and dropoff was quick and efficient. Clerks at both sites were a little too focussed on speed. Could take a bit more time to communucate. Eg where is the car, what type of car. When/how do i get a receipt?Reviewed Jul 31 2024

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4.0

Long line to pick up. Unable to drop off early- bad information. Tricked to pay services not requested/overpaid.Reviewed Jul 3 2024

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2.0

Took nearly 3 hours from the time I arrived at Budget to driving off in the car. Just standing in the initial line took over an hour. Then had to wait for the car to be ready. Got the car, loaded it, realized the center console was totally dead. Had to unload and get a new car that wasn't cleaned.Reviewed Jun 26 2024

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Line was about 20 people long and each person that went to the counter took 10 mins. We waited 40 mins and the line barely moved. I went to Hertz and walked up, got a rental, and left - all within 5 mins.Reviewed Jun 26 2024

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• What are the age requirements for renters to book Budget car rentals at New York JFK Airport?

  Any customer renting a luxury car; 12-passenger minivan; full-size, premium, or standard SUV; and any vehicle in the specialty, street fleet, or cool car categories must be at least 25 years old. Renters ages 18-24 are not allowed to rent such vehicles. Customers presenting an acceptable bank debit card with a corporate discount number can rent at a minimum age of 18. Drivers between the ages of 18 and 20 are charged an extra amount of approximately $52 per day, while those ages 21-24 will be charged an estimated $35 per day.

• Does the Budget car rental at New York’s JFK Airport offer Fastbreak service?

  Yes, it does. However, there is no counter located at the arrival terminals. All Fastbreak members must take the air train to Terminal C. They can then proceed to the counter’s Fastbreak line (or normal queue if a Fastbreak one is absent) and follow directions as provided to the Fastbreak kiosk. Fastbreak service allows members to bypass the long queues by simply showing a valid license, picking up their keys, and driving off.

• What credentials do renters require to book Budget car rentals at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

  A renter should provide a valid driver’s license during vehicle pickup. If the license shown was not issued in the United States, the renter should show proof of return to their resident country. Renters can be subjected to computerized checks from their department of motor vehicles. Customers should note that charge cards, gift cards, and prepaid cards are not acceptable forms of payment at the John F Kennedy Intl Airport car rental. If the scheduled time for vehicle pickup passes, the renter cannot make any changes to their reservation online. 

• How much does it cost to rent a car from Budget at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

  On average a rental car from Budget at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport costs $65 per day.

• What is the most popular rental car from Budget at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

  Intermediate (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Budget at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

• Where can I find Budget car rentals at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

  Building 305 Federal Circle is the closest Budget rental location to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The telephone number for this location is +1 718 656 1890.

• Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK)?

  Yes