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.

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

  Compact (Nissan Juke 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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2.0

Extremely long wait to pick up rental car!! It took about an hour and a half. Also saw a representative secretly taking random people in line to give them their rental car while everyone else waited. Absolute waste of time! Never expected this from an agency like Budget!Reviewed 1 Sept 2025

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One hour wait for reception, dirty car and additional $70 charge upon arrival without any explanation.Reviewed 18 Aug 2025

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Long wait time to get a rental. Than rental is not in specified location. Another long wait. Was charged for insurance and road side assistance after declining it.Reviewed 14 Aug 2025

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2.0

Went to counter. Paid for a car, went to lot to spot where the cas should have Bennett’s and nothing, empty spot. Took attendant almost 2 hours to find me a car. Brought me a car and said here’s your car, loaded car and then said oh, it’s not your car. Remove your stuff. Wait another hour. Worst experience renting a carReviewed 7 Aug 2025

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The car didn’t have car play. Took an hour to receive the car. The car had many scratchesReviewed 29 Jul 2025

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2.0

They did not provide the vehicle I reserved. They didn't even provide a similar/upgraded vehicle. They gave me the rental 45 minutes late even though I was on time. I had to call their customer support to be reimbursed the difference I was owed. It took 2 hours of my life away and I caught them in several lies in the process, I will not do business with Budget Car rentals or their affiliates (Avis and Payless) in the foreseeable future.Reviewed 19 Jul 2025

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

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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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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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