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"The pickup was very helpful"(in 1394 reviews)
"clean car, and ."(in 1394 reviews)
"Good , good price"(in 3683 reviews)
Cons
"Terrible odor in ."(in 3893 reviews)
"I will from here again."(in 252 reviews)
" also smelled like BO"(in 3893 reviews)
Reviews
Overall Rating5.9 FairBased on 219 reviews
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.1
Overall
5.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.8
Value for money
6.2
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10.0
It was a great experience.Reviewed May 24 2023
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It was greatReviewed May 12 2023
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2.0
The wait to pickup a car was more than 3 hours. I left and went to another company, was out of there in 15 minutes. Budget did nothing to get the line moving quicker, they didn’t even communicate with anyone. 3 hours!!! And it was like this a few months ago too. Never again.Reviewed Apr 24 2023
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2.0
When I filled out the online form it didn't go through on your end despite me getting an email saying it had and when I went to check in they didn't have my information. The U.S. 60 and i-10 in my area were both closed and the airport was the only location near me that was open in the morning. It took 2 hours for me to get the rental and get back home so I could put our stuff in and leave. The area to pull in to get the car was confusing and they all acted like I had to have a flight in order to get into the area to rent a car. I drove in because I couldn't find an entrance. I drove my car expecting that I would take the rental and my husband could drive back our car that was too small for our trip. After that there was a major accident on the 260 closing it down so I was 4 hours late to my appointment after everything that happened and it was too late and I was too tired to drive back and had to extend the time I was renting. That cost me an extra $200. As far as I'm concerned being charged the rate of $116 like I was the first day would make sense, but with everything that went wrong with just trying to get the rental and get to my destination charging me an extra $100 has made me never want to use budget ever again and I will make sure to tell everyone I know not to use them. With all the time I wasted I could have slept in and just gone down the street when the rental company near me opened at 9. I'm still tired from dealing with all this stress and while all of it wasn't your fault there was a lot that was.Reviewed Apr 24 2023
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10.0
The Kia minivan did very well overall. Wish it had better brakes. But budget gave me a great price and no hasslesReviewed Apr 18 2023
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4.0
The checkin process was extremely slow, they didn’t have the cars and they were understaffed. The person manning the desk was there by herself and doing the best she could.Reviewed Apr 9 2023
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2.0
Literally 40 customers in line with 3 reps to help Lady told me she waited 50 minutes in line Not acceptable to me, booked a car with a competitorReviewed Mar 29 2023
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4.0
We reserved a premium SUV WELL IN ADVANCE. Budget did not have a vehicle in our class. They tried to downgrade us to a smaller SUV or a pickup truck, both impractical and did not have the space we needed. We had to fight in order to get an SUV one size up. The agent did not listen to us and was not polite or easy to work with, and we had to keep arguing why what he was offering did not meet our needs. It was a very unpleasant experience and started off our vacation poorly. Will never again rent from Budget.Reviewed Mar 20 2023
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2.0
The pick up process took nearly an hour of waiting in line.Reviewed Mar 14 2023
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4.0
Long, long wait at check-in, approximately 45 minutes. Air conditioning did not work (in Phoenix)Reviewed Mar 11 2023
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6.0
The lines at the pick-up facility in PHX were very long. Took an hour to see an agent. More staff was brought in to assist which made the lines move faster. Once in the garage there was another line to be assigned a car, another 30 minutes. Staff in garage was obviously working as fast as they could and overwhelmed. I ordered a standard car the attendant offered a small Honda and said that was a standard option. When I mentioned the car was to be similar to a VW Pasat she said that was, She was done with me at that point and said I could "Just wait in line again for another car option". I was then offered approached by another staff member and was offered a truck and was taken to one that already had a guest in it. I was then taken to another section of the garage and choose a Volvo. I felt sorry for the attendants as they trying their best with a crazy busy situation.Reviewed Mar 4 2023
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4.0
Long wait when picking up , everything else was fine.Reviewed Feb 28 2023
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Top tips for renting a car from Budget at Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport
When flying into Phoenix, you should consider renting a car from Budget car rentals at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. This is primarily because you’ll be able to easily drive from one destination to another without having to experience transfers or stopovers. With a rental car, you’ll be able to get to local attractions such as the Desert Botanical Garden, a living museum of 50,000 desert plants, and the Phoenix Art Museum, a highly-respected art museum with a collection of art from the Renaissance to today. You'll also be able to get to Phoenix Zoo, a petting zoo home to roughly 1,200 wild animals, and OdySea Aquarium, a massive aquarium with dramatic exhibits.
Budget Car rentals at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport feature a variety of rentals, including premium, standard, compact, economy, intermediate, convertible, luxury, and standard, intermediate, and premium SUVs. When selecting a rental, you should settle on one that has adequate space to transport you, your passengers, as well as your combined luggage. If you plan to travel alone, renting a mini, compact, or economy rental is wise. On the contrary, if you plan on traveling with up to four other people, you should rent a passenger van. The car you select should also be able to get to the attractions you want to visit without hassle. Hence, if you plan to drive to off-road Phoenix destinations, you should settle on a suitable SUV.
To rent a car from Budget Car rentals at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, you must be above 21 years. However, you should note that if you’re less than 25, you will pay an underage driver’s fee. Other than being above 21 years, you must also have a valid driver’s license, a photo ID, a clean driving record, and a credit card. In case you don’t have a credit card, you can use a debit card, provided you show you have a return ticket.
At Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, you will find returning your rental car from Budget car rentals relatively easy. When returning the vehicle, follow the signs leading to the Car Rental Return, located at the PHX Rental Car Center. At this lot, you will find several spots designated for Budget car rentals. Park your car in one of the said spots, pick up your belongings, and lock it. Place your rental agreement and the car’s keys in the Drop Box situated in the area or provide them to a Budget employee. Once you’re done, you will find a shuttle that will take you to your airport terminal.
25% of our users found rental cars from Budget at Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport for $66 or less
Book your rental car at Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport from Budget at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
Economy rental cars from Budget at Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport are around 50% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car from Budget at Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport
The Budget car rentals desk at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is hosted in the airport’s rental facility. Getting to this facility is quite easy. Once you land at the airport, proceed outside the baggage claim area and ascend the common rental car company shuttle. This bus will transport you to the doors of the rental facility. From Sunday to Saturday, the counter for this agency operates round-the-clock.
If you want to rent a particular car model from Budget car rentals at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, you can do so, provided the said car is available. This means that although you can rent a particular car model from this car rental, being able to do so is not guaranteed.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Budget car rentals offer various covers. At this location, you can purchase an Emergency Sickness plan if you’re an international renter, a Supplemental Liability Insurance that protects drivers from third-party injury and property-damage claims, or a Personal Accident and Effects cover. You can also purchase a Loss Damage Waiver that will release you of financial responsibility in the event your rental car is damaged or stolen.
On average a rental car from Budget at Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport costs $54 per day.
Luxury (Cadillac Escalade or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Budget at Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport.
1805 E Sky Harbor Circle South is the closest Budget rental location to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport. The telephone number for this location is +1 602 261 5950.