Book Budget hire cars in Los Angeles

• Why should I choose Budget car hire in Los Angeles?

  There are over 13 different Budget car hire offices around Los Angeles and so you are spoilt for choice on where you choose to pick up your car. If you have booked a hotel then simply Google which car rental office will be most convenient for you to pick up from. This variety of Budget offices also makes it convenient if you explore and want to drop off your car at a Budget office across town.

• Can I return my car after-hours with Budget car hire in Los Angeles?

  As there are many different locations to book Budget car hire in Los Angeles, depending on which location you choose, it is best to find out what the after-hours returns policies are. Most of the inner city Budget rental offices open from around 7 am and close at 5pm. The Budget rental on 700 W 7th St is open 24 hours if you want to drop off your car at anytime. At the airport you will find a dropbox for your keys so you can drop off at any time convenient to you.

• Does Budget car hire offer free roadside assistance?

  You will need to purchase extra roadside assistance in case of any issues you might have, which differs at each car hire location you choose and what services you need. This reasonable rate will cover you for assistance like jump starts, locksmith assistance if you lock your keys inside the vehicle, flat tyre assistance, fuel delivery and full towing options. This might be worth the extra assurance in a foreign city.

• How much does it cost to hire a car from Budget in Los Angeles?

  On average a car hire from Budget in Los Angeles costs ₹ 5,619 per day.

• What is the most popular car hire from Budget in Los Angeles?

  Compact (Jeep Compass or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type from Budget in Los Angeles.

• How many car hire locations does Budget have in Los Angeles?

  Budget has 13 hire locations in Los Angeles. Take a look at our Budget hire location map to find the best car hire near you.

• Does Budget have a car hire location at the airport: Los Angeles airport (LAX)?

  Yes

• Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Los Angeles airport (LAX)?

  Yes

Reviews for Budget in Los Angeles

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Wonderful

51

Very Good

33

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7

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2.0

They did not have the car they promised.Reviewed 4 Jul 2025

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2.0

At the new LAX rental depot, we waited in line for 2 full hours. They had 25 kiosks/stations for registration, but only 6-7 agents working them. Then, our car (Buick Encore with 20K miles) completely shut down as we drove off the lot. No power or electricity. Never experienced this before… Had to get a tow and a replacement which took another hour. Staff were helpful and kind but clearly understaffed and overworked. They eventually got us into a brand new car on the second try. Return went smoothly.Reviewed 24 Jun 2025

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Stream like serviceReviewed 19 Jun 2025

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one and a half hours in line at counterReviewed 15 Jun 2025

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10.0

Good value. Car could have been washed, but that’s OK.Reviewed 15 Apr 2025

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2.0

The woman who helped us was rude. We came in 30 minutes early and our type of car wasn’t available. She said she only had a mini van and couldn’t give us the same price on it until our reservation time. We had to pay the upgrade from a sedan to mini van. That was bad enough but she was also just not nice or helpful.Reviewed 3 Mar 2025

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10.0

Budget was great. There was a problem with the car they initially assigned, but they promptly reassigned us a different car. Drop off was super easy and so really appreciate that as the last time I rented from a different company (also through Kayak) the experience was horrible, especially drop off. Based on that last experience I was a little nervous about another rental, but Budget was great! Will definitely use Budget againReviewed 24 Feb 2025

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4.0

I was thrilled to find Budget around the corner from my house. When I arrived the clerk was extremely rushed and rude. When I asked if she was doing okay she said "that that was her being polite." She essentially threw the paperwork at me. The car I reserved was not available and I was put in a very large minivan (that I wasn't super comfortable driving) and when I got to the car the carpet was filthy. I tried to ask for a new car and the clerk just waved me off. She didn't even speak to me or say anything about the car upon drop-off.Reviewed 2 Feb 2025

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6.0

Car had a mechanical problem and had to be exchanged which took a lot of time. Also I have not yet received a receipt yet even though I returned the car two days ago.Reviewed 14 Jan 2025

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2.0

There was a broken light on the truck I took and I do have the pic, and they still want to charge me for thatReviewed 29 Nov 2024

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2.0

Terrible customer service. The car was dirty,bad smell inside and older.Reviewed 5 Nov 2024

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I had to wait 2 hours in line to pick my car up. Unacceptable. Signed up for a Tesla. None in stock. Created charging problems. Return staff was rude. Incredibly disappointing experience.Reviewed 12 Oct 2024

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