Budget® Reviews

Linda H

Kansas City, MO
Wrote a review on 4/28/2016
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

We rented a 16' truck and hauled everything and unloaded everything ourselves.

Distance: 189 mi
Cost: $124
Per. Mile: $0.66
SqFt. Moved: 900

Patricia Z

Freedom, PA
Wrote a review on 4/27/2016
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Truck fit our needs but the cab had a serious air leak somewhere so the ride was extremely loud.

Distance: 1,000 mi
Cost: $1,000
Per. Mile: $1.00
SqFt. Moved: 1,400

Michele g

Tacoma, WA
Wrote a review on 4/26/2016
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

Horrible customer service throughout the company!

Distance: 1,600 mi
Cost: $1,800
Per. Mile: $1.13
SqFt. Moved: 2,800

Javier F

Portland, OR
Wrote a review on 4/26/2016
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

They offer the same as UHaul for a much better price

Distance: 2,300 mi
Cost: $1,800
Per. Mile: $0.78
SqFt. Moved: 622

John S

Forney, TX
Wrote a review on 4/25/2016
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

equipment in good shape. people friendly.

Distance: 1,000 mi
Cost: $738
Per. Mile: $0.74
SqFt. Moved: 800

Stephen O

Fort Pierce, FL
Wrote a review on 4/20/2016
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

Truck cab trashy and dirty. No technical help hooking car trailer. No help loading car on trailer. No instruction manual to do it yourself. Had to return home, go online and print instructions myself. No parking available for truck return. Car carrier placed in Mall parking spot unable to be attached to truck. Rep was not helpful, competent or even polite. You are on your own. Truck arrived three days early and I was never notified. Truck was returned 2 hours late and was charged a full day extra rental. The list goes on and on.. Wrong drop off location provided on contract, extra fuel used to move truck to "correct" location charged as fill up fee..etc etc ..BAD COMPANY!!! Never use them again.

Distance: 1,200 mi
Cost: $2,000
Per. Mile: $1.67
SqFt. Moved: 2,900

Craig R

Appleton, WI
Wrote a review on 4/19/2016
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Truck ran great. The only complaint I had was that the cleanliness of the inside of the windshield was dirty and had to swap out the furniture pads for dry ones as dealer where I picked up unit left back door open some in rain storm and furniture pads got all wet.

Distance: 1,100 mi
Cost: $1,250
Per. Mile: $1.14
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Angel O

Okatie, SC
Wrote a review on 4/2/2016
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

Truck was in terrible condition. Driving it was like a video game trying to keep it on the road. They should have retired this truck.

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larry j

Cincinnati, OH
Wrote a review on 3/30/2016
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

When i went to pick up my truck, they didn't show the date change in the system, even though i had the confirmation. I had to rush to U_Haul to get a truck, while the movers was on the way. I will never recommend Budget to anyone, or use their service either.

Distance: 10 mi
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Brent S

Manhattan, NY
Wrote a review on 3/29/2016
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Proficient and fast.

Distance: 144 mi
Cost: $280
Per. Mile: $1.94
SqFt. Moved: 180

Jon P

Fishers, IN
Wrote a review on 3/21/2016
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

The truck and car carrier I reserved weeks in advance were not there when I went to pick them up. It wasn't until the next day I was able to get my truck. I had to change the entire moving/packing schedule. Also the car carrier was very old and difficult to operate. One tire winch came loose twice during the 3 day trip! Poorly maintained carrier, or just too old.

Distance: 1,549 mi
Cost: $1,886
Per. Mile: $1.22
SqFt. Moved: 1,480

Hannah C

Saint Louis, MO
Wrote a review on 3/15/2016
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

Friendly service. Only problem was that they forgot to include the dolly and furniture blankets we rented in the truck and we didn't find out until we had already driven back to my apartment.

Distance: 350 mi
Cost: $550
Per. Mile: $1.57
SqFt. Moved: 950

Aaron Y

West Palm Beach, FL
Wrote a review on 3/11/2016
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

cool morning. in afternoon when it got hot the ac wasn't coming out of the vents.the vent duct was not in place. i would think they would have checked the ac before renting. turned a good experience into a very bad one. also wasn't told the 15' didn't have a ramp.

Distance: 40 mi
Cost: $99.00
Per. Mile: $2.48
SqFt. Moved: 1,000

Tom P

Crestview, FL
Wrote a review on 3/5/2016
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Only bad thing truck was dirty inside cab and back.

Distance: 6 mi
Cost: $76.00
Per. Mile: $12.67
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Bill K

Issaquah, WA
Wrote a review on 3/3/2016
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

The price was easy to understand no hidden costs, truck ran great.

Distance: 15 mi
Cost: $75.00
Per. Mile: $5.00
SqFt. Moved: 725

Judith N

Miami, FL
Wrote a review on 2/29/2016
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

We rented the truck and drove it ourselves. Service at pickup and drop off was excellent.

Distance: 780 mi
Cost: $1,010
Per. Mile: $1.29
SqFt. Moved: 1,000

Susan C

Henrico, VA
Wrote a review on 2/21/2016
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

The woman who set up our rental was very good at getting through the contract, explaining every detail in common English. She also showed me how everything works on the truck. We wanted to add a fourth driver to allow everyone to switch off driving the truck and car, but the online system only allowed three. The truck functioned very well. It would help to know the driving range of a tank of gas. We forgot to watch the gauge and almost ran out but found a station in time after the warning light came on.

Distance: 650 mi
Cost: $660
Per. Mile: $1.02
SqFt. Moved:

Dale H

Florence, CO
Wrote a review on 2/20/2016
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

Booked a 24' Budget rental truck two weeks in advance of our move. Called the agent three days before the pickup date, he advised everything was set to go. Arrived at the pickup location at the appointed time, NO TRUCK! Don't know why? The agent called around and found a truck 90 miles away, but we would have to drive there to pick it up, they would not deliver it! We cancelled on the spot, went with Penske, who had a truck available, thank God. We had crews set up on both ends of our move and any delay would have cost us extra money because of Budget. Tried calling Budget's 800 number to complain, but only got a peon who works weekends, no supervisor, so no help there. Emailed them, explaining the situation and asking for the difference in cost, because we had to rent on the spot with Penske, no discount. Never received a reply from Budget...will never use or recommend them to anyone. Too important of situation to leave to a second rate company!

Distance: 473 mi
Cost: $1,047
Per. Mile: $2.21
SqFt. Moved: 1,050

Michelle F

Dunedin, FL
Wrote a review on 2/18/2016
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

I made the reservation for 12 ft truck, pads, and dolly online via budget.com and then the provider didn't have any trucks at all. I had flown into Baton Rouge from Tampa and didn't have time to drive around looking for a truck as the loaders were scheduled for several hours after pickup. I ended up finding another Budget nearby who had a 16 ft truck, but not the pads or dolly, and who did not honor the original agreement so had to spend an add'l $150. I bought pads spending another $100. The truck itself was good, and the move went smoothly. Until several days after arrival in TPA when I noticed a $50 "no show" fee from Budget. I did get that back within two business days, but I will definitely check other options next time before taking them on again

Distance: 700 mi
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SqFt. Moved: 1,300

Mieko B

Carlsbad, CA
Wrote a review on 2/14/2016
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

The truck was fine. The staff at the Budget offices handled us well. Budget was cost effective, and about $100 less expensive than U haul.

Distance: 450 mi
Cost: $375
Per. Mile: $0.83
SqFt. Moved: 900

Michelle F

Baton Rouge, LA
Wrote a review on 2/8/2016
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

I was the transportation crew and two old cats were involved - a review of that is more suited to black comedy....

Distance: 700 mi
Cost: $400
Per. Mile: $0.57
SqFt. Moved: 1,330

Andrea C

Vernon Rockville, CT
Wrote a review on 2/5/2016
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

We are still in process with them, we would happily can't complete thus after we are completed! Thanks!

Distance: 80 mi
Cost: $250
Per. Mile: $3.13
SqFt. Moved: 1,000

Patrisha K

Chicago, IL
Wrote a review on 2/4/2016
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

I ordered a 12 foot truck from the website, they gave me a 10 foot truck. When I asked about it at the time of pickup, the woman at the desk said " You get what you ordered" even though they had circled the 10 foot truck on the check out sheet. She then crossed out the 10, and circled the 12 foot truck option on the sheet. SO I was led tp believe that was what I had. I drove my truck away, packed it up, and then didn't have enough room for some of my things. When I finally realized I should measure my truck. I did in fact recieve a 10 foot truck. I called after returning it, and they said they were not required to give me what I had reserved. So my advise would be to not use them if you expect them to be honest. They were cheap, so I got what I paid for. Bad customer service, and lies. But cheaper than everyone else.

Distance: 356 mi
Cost: $420
Per. Mile: $1.18
SqFt. Moved:

Craig B

Sunset Beach, NC
Wrote a review on 1/27/2016
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

The truck ran well, was easy to load and unload and was less expensive that competitors.

Distance: 500 mi
Cost: $750
Per. Mile: $1.50
SqFt. Moved: 500

Jenny C

Palm Harbor, FL
Wrote a review on 1/24/2016
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

No hassle, cheap rental. Only negative was that they had no packing blankets available.

Distance: 100 mi
Cost: $180
Per. Mile: $1.80
SqFt. Moved: 1,100

Jim H

La Conner, WA
Wrote a review on 1/23/2016
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Easy to check-in and check out.

Distance: 350 mi
Cost: $330
Per. Mile: $0.94
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Michael C

Mount Laurel, NJ
Wrote a review on 1/16/2016
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

No problems but truck condition ie broken mirror that was taped was a problem with driving. friendly helpful people on both ends of a one-way trip.

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Wayne B

Boulder, CO
Wrote a review on 1/15/2016
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Had my unit ready and waiting for me at 7:00 a.m. Moving van ran well and gave me no trouble at all. I have used Budget before and I certainly would use them again Wayne

Distance: 75 mi
Cost: $115
Per. Mile: $1.53
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Anita W

Canton, GA
Wrote a review on 1/8/2016
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Manager worked with us to reschedule the truck to a later time and worked very hard to please.

Distance: 22 mi
Cost: $75.00
Per. Mile: $3.41
SqFt. Moved:

Mike N

Rockville, MD
Wrote a review on 12/29/2015
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

Opened 20 minutes late and gave excuses instead of apologizing.

Distance: 1 mi
Cost: $47.00
Per. Mile: $47.00
SqFt. Moved: 1,000

John K

Charlotte, NC
Wrote a review on 12/28/2015
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

The car hauler had corrosion and the crank snapped off. We called the office during office hours and it took forever to get a hold of someone. Finally we called roadside assistance, but it took forever and we got help from someone else.

Distance: 700 mi
Cost: $1,300
Per. Mile: $1.86
SqFt. Moved: 1,300

Mary L

Hoboken, NJ
Wrote a review on 12/21/2015
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

The truck that we reserved well ahead of time was NOT available when I came to pick it up. The previous renter had not returned it. After spending about 30 minutes trying to get a replacement truck at a nearby Budget rental location, we had to take a smaller truck on their lot. And, due to corporate policies, they didn't give us any money off. This local office apparently couldn't do anything for us other than giving us some free pads.

Distance: 400 mi
Cost: $490
Per. Mile: $1.23
SqFt. Moved:

rex s

Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Wrote a review on 12/10/2015
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

New truck that ran well & diesel engine so it was cheaper.

Distance: 260 mi
Cost: $150
Per. Mile: $0.58
SqFt. Moved: 2,200

Jill B

Hudson, NH
Wrote a review on 12/7/2015
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

Unfortunately, they only had one size truck (16 foot) at that particular shop, but it was a local move, so we made multiple trips.

Distance: 10 mi
Cost: $80.00
Per. Mile: $8.00
SqFt. Moved: 1,000

Jonathan T

Brooklyn, NY
Wrote a review on 11/28/2015
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Not as difficult to drive as I expected. Picked up my truck early on my departure day; dropped it off once I had finished up on my last day. No problems with the truck while on the road or with the Budget service before/after my trip.

Distance: 790 mi
Cost: $590
Per. Mile: $0.75
SqFt. Moved: 500

Jeannette A

Tracy, CA
Wrote a review on 11/11/2015
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Easy process and very affordable

Distance: 15 mi
Cost: $35.00
Per. Mile: $2.33
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Greg R

San Francisco, CA
Wrote a review on 11/2/2015
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Could have used a bigger truck (16' not big enough)

Distance: 15 mi
Cost: $100
Per. Mile: $6.67
SqFt. Moved: 2,000

Feibi Y

Lincoln, NE
Wrote a review on 11/2/2015
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Insurance, dolly, car carrier, furniture pads; all great. Does not sell/offer boxes anymore, so plan ahead for boxes and packing.

Distance: 900 mi
Cost: $1,700
Per. Mile: $1.89
SqFt. Moved: 720

Scott B

Buckner, MO
Wrote a review on 11/2/2015
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

Vehicle was safe and functional, but could use some minor technical improvements.

Distance: 15 mi
Cost: $500
Per. Mile: $33.33
SqFt. Moved: 2,400

Myron W

Chesapeake, VA
Wrote a review on 11/1/2015
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Third time was a charm. They had a truck waiting at the correct location. My first two times with budget were not so happy.

Distance: 200 mi
Cost: $220
Per. Mile: $1.10
SqFt. Moved: 2,000

Mahesh V

Trenton, NJ
Wrote a review on 10/31/2015
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

Did not properly explain the control equipments. New wheels did not seemed to be balanced and it did give wobbling effect at speed of just 45 miles/hr.

Distance: 1,800 mi
Cost: $1,950
Per. Mile: $1.08
SqFt. Moved: 760

Patty W

Lafayette, CO
Wrote a review on 10/28/2015
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

The truck leaked on my personal belongings. The dash on the passenger side kept falling off. Graffati was painted over with paint, and the budget logo was not on it. The truck has a governor and would only go 65. Long long bumpy uncomfortable ride.

Distance: 980 mi
Cost: $1,200
Per. Mile: $1.22
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Diana F

Fairfield, PA
Wrote a review on 10/27/2015
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

Traveled 1300 miles-trucks governor continued getting "stuck" at some points during trip--especially at inclines-truck would not run over 30-40 miles/hr. When unloading contents--truck had leaked during rain encountered on trip--many items wet-

Distance: 1,300 mi
Cost: $1,650
Per. Mile: $1.27
SqFt. Moved: 1,400

joseph m

Orange City, FL
Wrote a review on 10/26/2015
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Best pricing, reliable trucks, overall good service!!

Distance: 200 mi
Cost: $550
Per. Mile: $2.75
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Denise V

Crystal Lake, IL
Wrote a review on 10/22/2015
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Good value to rent a truck, hire movers to load and unload at each end. Budget had a clean truck and it ran well. With Budget, I was also able to rent a car from the same facility when I arrived at my new home.

Distance: 1,000 mi
Cost: $1,500
Per. Mile: $1.50
SqFt. Moved: 1,500

Nancy A

Niles, MI
Wrote a review on 10/19/2015
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Very Helpful in IL! Recommend

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Carolyn W

Stafford, VA
Wrote a review on 10/19/2015
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

Two times I have rented from Budget and both times I have reserved the truck on line only to find out that they did not have a truck available for the day I chose. The first time they did not inform me until 16 hours before the move was to begin (had moving people scheduled and paid for). They company did make it right in the end but I cannot express the frustration you experience when you think you have everything ready and the most important item of the move suddenly becomes unavailable and you have to scramble to get a truck.

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Wilma W

Denver, CO
Wrote a review on 10/11/2015
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

I hooked a dolly to transport my car from Colorado to San Diego and if I drove over 40mph the dolly would fishtale. The truck didn't have a charger connection for my phone and I had to go to my car in order to charge my phone. It was a challenging drive that took longer then it should have, and I will never use them again.

Distance: 1,018 mi
Cost: $1,075
Per. Mile: $1.06
SqFt. Moved: 1,200
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