Book Budget car rentals at Raleigh-Durham Airport

• Where is Budget situated at Raleigh-Durham Airport?

  Budget is located about a five-minute drive from the airport’s arrivals terminals. Passengers needing rental cars from Budget can hop into one of the shuttles located at green stops for Rental Car Shuttle. The shuttles depart outside the baggage claim area in Zone 5 of Terminal 2 and Zone 4 of Terminal 1. This on-site location of the car rental agency makes it convenient for passengers to access the services fast.

• What extra services and products are offered by Budget at Raleigh-Durham Airport?

  Budget Raleigh-Durham Airport car rental company offers a number of extra services in addition to renting vehicles. For example, at an additional cost, clients can get insurance coverage, satellite radios, GPS navigation systems, child safety seats, and pre-fueled vehicles. These services are meant to enhance drivers’ comfort when renting a car.

• What requirements should I fulfill to rent a vehicle at Raleigh-Durham Airport?

  For you to secure a rental vehicle from Budget, you must have several documents. First, you’ll need to present your valid driver’s license and credit or debit card at the airport’s car rental counter. The cards will be used to sort the car rental payments during the rental period. Foreigners will be required to provide valid government-issued ID cards or passports.

• How much does it cost to rent a car from Budget at Raleigh-Durham Airport?

  On average a rental car from Budget at Raleigh-Durham Airport costs $55 per day.

• What is the most popular rental car from Budget at Raleigh-Durham Airport?

  Medium rental cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are the most frequently booked rental car type from Budget at Raleigh-Durham Airport.

• Where can I find Budget car rentals at Raleigh-Durham Airport?

  1000 Rental Car Drive is the closest Budget rental location to Raleigh-Durham Airport. The telephone number for this location is +1 919 840 4781.

• Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU)?

  Yes

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10.0

The agent, Craig, was excellent.Reviewed Oct 5 2026

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2.0

Terrible. They rented me a car with a defective right rear tire and the vehicle did not have a spare. When I contacted Budget, they did not have another vehicle available within a reasonable distance. I had to wait until 11 pm for a tow truck to arrive to recover their vehicle and I still have not received a refund.Reviewed Jun 23 2026

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10.0

I ordered an intermediate SUV and got a Dodge Hornet. I should have known better about what I was receiving ...my bad. The agent did offer an upgrade but I was in a hurry to leave, next time I will be more informed.Reviewed Jun 3 2026

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6.0

Long line to check in. Reserved economy and got SUVReviewed May 14 2026

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8.0

I was charged to gas when I returned it full. I contacted customer service and they will fix it. However, it was a 20 minute effort. Everything else was great.Reviewed May 10 2026

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First van we were assigned had not been cleaned. An employee immediately got us a different clean van.Reviewed Apr 29 2026

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6.0

The car pick up process was RIDICULOUS. I stood in line for an HOUR to get my car. They know how many reservations they have....STAFF PROPERLY!!!Reviewed Apr 29 2026

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Over half hour wait. Bugs on windshieldReviewed Apr 27 2026

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There were 4 people ahead of me when I went to pick up the rental car and only 2 agents. While I was waiting in line, about another dozen clients walked in - I would not have been happy to be the last person in that line. It probably took me 30 minutes to get the car. (2 interruptions by customers who were having issues with the cars they just rented) The agents were friendly and professional, the car suited my needs and I had no issues with it beyond connecting it to my iPhone for the navigation tool. Returning the car was very easy and quick and the shuttle promptly returned us to the airportReviewed Apr 24 2026

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The car was dirty, it had a low tire the entire time we had the car. So we had to keep stopping at gas stations to put air in it. It was extremely small for an suv. We would have been better off in a car.Reviewed Apr 14 2026

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I had to wait in a ridiculously long line (over an hour) to pick up my car.Reviewed Apr 12 2026

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My Reservation Number - 42854989-US-2. I picked up the car on 3/25 at 8.55AM and was supposed to return it at 4/09 9.00AM, but I returned the car ONE DAY EARLY. I returned it at 4/08 around 8.30 PM, but I am still being charged a LATE fees. I received the car with full gas and I returned the car with full gas. I filled up the car from a gas station near cary. The only driving after filling up the car is around 5 miles or so. But I al also being charged for almost 2 gallons of gas. I believe that both cases above are cruel and budget is just trying to squeeze more money out of customers without any valid reason. IT IS UNFAIR TO CHARGE LATE FEES WHEN THE CAR WAS RETURNED EARLY. Very disappointed and heartbroken. Note: When the car was returned the previous day, I even walked into the office and asked the lady about a checkout receipt and the lady said that there is nothing for her to give me because I am supposed to do just leave the car with the keys inside and the guy will check it in. (please check your camera during that time).Reviewed Apr 10 2026

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