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4.0

The truck was nice. Newer. Good features. The issues were on drop off and pickup. Had undocumented damage on pickup. Thankfully I noticed it and brought the attendant out. Also the truck only had a quarter tank on pickup which wasn't the end of the world but trying to get it returned at a quarter tank... Other issue was corporate charging me an extra day not knowing if the vehicle was returned on time or not. Which it was. The office was closed due to the hurricane.Reviewed Oct 13 2024

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2.0

Have more cars available instead of having to wait for one to returnReviewed Oct 8 2024

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10.0

The seats had stains on them. Otherwise loved the car. It was a convertible camaroReviewed Sep 23 2024

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2.0

One of the biggest issues was caused by Kayak. Kayaks website did not mention the fact that a credit card was required when renting a car from budget. Needless to say I was unable to rent the vehicle.Reviewed Sep 5 2024

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8.0

I liked how easy it was to pick up my vehicle and drop it off, including my ability to extend my rental period. However, the vehicle came with tinted windows that were darker than legally allowed in the state of Florida, and so I was operating a vehicle that I could have been ticketed for driving. Also, the vehicle was not fully cleaned inside, and I was able to determine that this vehicle had been in an accident previously, because the hood did not properly line up with the fenders, and I could tell the hood and front end had been repainted.Reviewed Aug 16 2024

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2.0

An issue with the rental seal around windshield showed up when I drove the vehicle above 50 mph. The seal would come loose. I reported the issue upon drop off and am now being charged the fee to fix a maintenance issue for a dry rot seal.Reviewed Aug 13 2024

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6.0

Only 1 rep working so the wait was a bit long. Rep was friendly. I rented a Tesla and had a regular charger at the rental house but had to purchase an adapter to charge the Tesla. They should be included. Otherwise all was well.Reviewed Aug 9 2024

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10.0

Car was not in parking space so I had to go back to the counter to get a different car. They handled it quickly and upgraded the car.Reviewed Jun 14 2024

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2.0

The line was over an hour and a half long to pick up my car. They know ahead of time how many reservations they have and were ill prepared. The first agent I worked with was rude, condescending, and tried more than once to rush me into entering my credit card and accept things I clearly told him I didn’t want like paying in advance for tolls and gas. I then waited an additional half hour for a manager who checked me out. The manager was fine to work with.Reviewed May 1 2024

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10.0

Everything was perfect. The fact that they were right at the airport was very convenient in both the renting and returning.Reviewed Apr 10 2024

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6.0

Pickup wasn’t great. The service was super slow, the agent had no sense of urgency with a line of people waiting to pick up cars. The car itself was filthy when we got in. Crumbs, juice stains, and liquid in the cupholders. Drop off was great. The staff was super nice (different airport than pickup).Reviewed Apr 8 2024

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10.0

It was quick and easy. All the employees were helpful and friendly.Reviewed Apr 5 2024

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• Where can I park my budget rental car when I'm visiting Tampa?

  Most of the very popular destinations throughout the Tampa area - including the central business district found downtown as well as areas such as Ybor City, the Channel District, and Tampa Heights - offer metered parking. The cost is around $2.50 per hour and the meters run from around 8:00 a.m. to midnight seven days per week. These parking rates can vary depending on which part of the city you plan on parking in. As an alternative, especially if you plan on staying in one area for quite a while, there are quite a few surface lots and parking garages located throughout the downtown Tampa area.

• Which location is best for me to pick up my Budget rental car?

  One of the best things about using Budget Car Rental is the number of locations they offer in the Tampa area. If you do not happen to be flying into Tampa and would still like to pick up a rental car, you will find locations in the downtown area, the Bayside West neighborhood, and on the eastern side of the Tampa area along Interstate 75 near Brandon. These make great choices if you want to pick up a rental car after you arrive and you don't want to make the long trip back to the airport to get a rental car.

• If I want to use my Budget rental car to drive to somewhere else in Florida and then leave the car there, is that going to be possible?

  One of the best things about using a large rental car company like Budget Car Rental is that they offer so many locations not only in the Tampa area but throughout Florida and other states in the United States. That means it is not only possible but quite easy to rent a car in Tampa and then drive throughout Florida on a variety of adventures and then leave your car in any major city in the state without a problem.

• How much does it cost to rent a car from Budget in Tampa?

  On average a rental car from Budget in Tampa costs $71 per day.

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

  Intermediate (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Budget in Tampa.

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

  Budget has 6 rental locations in Tampa. 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: Tampa airport (TPA)?

  Yes

• Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Tampa airport (TPA)?

  Yes