Budget® Reviews

Paige C

Panama City, FL
Wrote a review on 6/26/2023
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Everything was great - no issues !

Distance: 500 mi
Cost: $450
Per. Mile: $0.90
SqFt. Moved: 2,000

Kaylin N

Chicago, IL
Wrote a review on 6/25/2023
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Friendly customer service, and in a neat eclectic shop (Elston ave) Fast and easy pickup and drop off. Will use them again for sure!

Distance: 10 mi
Cost: $50.00
Per. Mile: $5.00
SqFt. Moved: 1,100

Susan B

Tallahassee, FL
Wrote a review on 6/21/2023
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

Got there to pick up our truck and they did not have the truck we needed. We ordered it 3 weeks before. They were very sorry but our movers were at the house waiting for us. Had to get a truck from Penske in a hurry. We did.

Distance: 360 mi
Cost: $500
Per. Mile: $1.39
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

James P

Little Elm, TX
Wrote a review on 6/20/2023
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

Went to get truck and trailer, signed everything and checked setup, but lights didn’t work. Because we already signed, the office said I had to call roadside assistance and wait a couple hours even though I hadn’t left yet. Finally got them to give me a much older truck, which had a check engine light lit due to an overdue oil change. Also, right rear tire on the trailer was nearly bald. When I went to load the car hauler the ratchet straps on the trailer were rusty and took me 30 minutes to get them freed up. On the drive from Charlotte to Dallas, we had to pull over on the shoulder in Atlanta as one of the ramps came unlocked and began to slide out. In Birmingham AL, the right rear tire on the trailer blew up, damaging the trailer fender but thankfully not our car. Had to pull off the highway in a bad part of town and try to get Budget Roadside Support. Multiple calls and tickets for support as Budget claims 24/7 roadside support and I paid $69.95 for Roadside Safety Net. No tire could be found as the trailer had mismatched tires. Three had been 225 75 R15 but one was 205 75 R15. One ticket was cancelled without our knowledge or notification, the other never had a follow up. In the end we had no help so after waiting 3 hours we had to find and pay for our own used tire to be installed while also unloading our car and limping along. We never heard back from Budget Roadside nor Goodyear on either ticket. When we returned the truck and trailer the Budget office tried to charge us for fender that tired explosion damaged.

Distance: 1,100 mi
Cost: $1,000
Per. Mile: $0.91
SqFt. Moved: 800

Mary O

Urbandale, IA
Wrote a review on 6/19/2023
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

I did not find out until a couple of days before my move that the business where I reserved a truck was closing down and did not have a truck for me. They finally found one an hour away. We had to pick it up at the new location and drive it back to my home which made it late in the afternoon before we could start loading. The man at the new location was very helpful and got us going in a new truck. My driver drove the empty truck back to the dealer after unloading.

Distance: 600 mi
Cost: $850
Per. Mile: $1.42
SqFt. Moved: 1,500

Elaine H

Plano, TX
Wrote a review on 6/15/2023
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

The truck was in reasonably good shape and easy to drive. There are a couple of raised areas in the bed of the truck that made it harder to load and it was taking up valuable space. We can't figure out how to turn the light on in the back interior of the truck. There was no loading ramp on this truck. Because it was a small load it was not that big of an issue but I was not aware that there would not be a ramp! The cost of the truck included collision coverage. This was a 10 X 15 storage unit that was not full.

Distance: 992 mi
Cost: $1,300
Per. Mile: $1.31
SqFt. Moved: 150

Richard H

Johnstown, CO
Wrote a review on 6/7/2023
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

Received a 16' Box Truck with a Car Hauler. I made this reservation 3 months prior to pick-up and contacted the Budget Truck location in Longmont Colorado at least 5 times prior to the pick-up date as well as 48hrs prior to confirm that a safe, inspected truck and Trailer would be provided. None of this occured!!! Day of pick-up total confusion at Budget in Longmont CO. I questioned the safety inspection of the truck and trailer since the truck "gas" had over 172,000 miles on it and the trailer/c ar hauler seemed to have a questionable tire. I was assured by the customer service person "Kimberly" everything was checked out and good for the 1500 mile road trip. Once truck was loaded and car on Hauler we noticed that the tires were all low and one very low. I needed to find air on a Memorial Day weekend and fill all. All were 40lbs low!!! This tribe failure occured thought out the 3 day trip where I needed to fill the tires every 1-2hours until one tire on the car hauler blew out at 9pm on a very dark highway in the middle of nowhere! I was advised by Budget Truck Rental Emergency service to drive on the rim of the wheel the 40 miles needed to get to my hotel. With the rim shooting flams driving 25 mph with massive big rig trucks flying by not comforting. At the hotel I called Budget Truck Rental Emergency Service again to confirm a repair which I was informed it would be the following morning. Next day 7am I called Budget Truck Rental Emergency Service to confirm the repair was still occurring at which time I was informed NO it has been canceled!!! Budget Truck Rental Emergency Service proceeded to find another 3rd party service to repair the Car Trailer, which they did. But this company has no tires available for my needs. I had ben informed that Tractor Suppy 3 miles away had the tire and wheel in stock which I explained to the service company. They sated they could not buy a tire on my behaklf and want me to walk there buy the tire and roll it back at which time they could install it. REALLY! I proceeded with extreme caution and no other option to give my CC# to this unknown person who was able to make the purchase and arrive with the new tire and rim. As this was occurring the service person realized how poor the other tires were on the other side of the trailer and rotated the better of the two bad tires so the majority of the weight would rest on the better tire. In doing this the service person noticed the rims of both tires were damaged and bent on the interior of the wheel. Reason why the air would not stay!!! This nightmare continued even 1 - 2 hour of refilling tires for 2 more days. In addition we encountered a severe rain storm which lasted for 3 hours where the rain came into the cab of the truck on both driver and passenger side through where the cab and box of the truck meet. Both myself and daughter were soaked from the rain for the 3 hours. Contacted budget about all of this and the best they were willing to offer was 25% of the entire bill. My advise the name says it al lBUDGET, look elsewhere if you can and if you must use Budget, GOOD LUCK!!!

Distance: 1,500 mi
Cost: $2,200
Per. Mile: $1.47
SqFt. Moved: 800

Cheryl H

Henderson, NV
Wrote a review on 6/4/2023
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Tony was honest and very helpful. As an FYI even though you’ve made a reservation with Budget well in advance that doesn’t guarantee you a truck however, Tony stayed on top of the situation and carefully monitored the incoming and outgoing reservations to ensure our truck was available and ready for pickup as scheduled. We so much appreciate his efforts he was very very helpful!

Distance: 900 mi
Cost: $1,300
Per. Mile: $1.44
SqFt. Moved: 1,100

Joseph V

Phoenix, AZ
Wrote a review on 6/1/2023
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

I ordered a 12’ truck was given a 16’ truck which was okay. The interior of the truck was filthy. I cleaned it a bit just so I could feel comfortable. The person who rented the truck was clueless about the operation. i asked for help with Bluetooth for my phone he said it did.t have it but it did. I was not able to adjust the mirrors and he was not help. I drove with poorly adjusted mirrors. Budget is usually a good company my experience with this truck which i rented in Phoenix for a trip to Salt Lake City. I rented before and this truck was NOT UP TO PAR.

Distance: 700 mi
Cost: $600
Per. Mile: $0.86
SqFt. Moved:

Kevin B

Punta Gorda, FL
Wrote a review on 6/1/2023
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Amazing Job by Paul and Donovan. Will absolutely use them again. On time, prompt and worked hard!

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Robert M

Bella Vista, AR
Wrote a review on 5/31/2023
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

very good truck, size , cost of rental

Distance: 900 mi
Cost: $1,400
Per. Mile: $1.56
SqFt. Moved: 1,000

Larry W

Belleville, PA
Wrote a review on 5/25/2023
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

The roof over the cab had an area that was "smeared" with some sort of roof sealant. During my cross country move I drove in rain for 2 1/2 days. Water was coming in and running down my back. Had to buy and wear a raincoat. Very uncomfortable and distracting, which could have been a safety issue. I had to call a Budget corporate# to report after returning the truck to the dealer. The agent said I should have reported to my Roadside Assistance Policy?? They offered a refund of $113, but I pushed for more. I really don't believe I should of had to pay for such a piece of junk!

Distance: 1,800 mi
Cost: $1,350
Per. Mile: $0.75
SqFt. Moved: 600

Denise J

Tomball, TX
Wrote a review on 5/24/2023
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

No transportation was needed.

Distance: 15 mi
Cost: $215
Per. Mile: $14.33
SqFt. Moved: 915

Hunter T

Brooklyn, NY
Wrote a review on 5/22/2023
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Truck was very reliable

Distance: 1,500 mi
Cost: $2,500
Per. Mile: $1.67
SqFt. Moved: 1,500

Jacquelynne W

Alameda, CA
Wrote a review on 5/21/2023
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

I would have given five stars...but the gentleman who was at the pick-up location seemed to be upselling an elderly woman. Her booking ended up being another (approximate) $20 PER DAY. I did not like that. He must have picked up on that because when it was my turn, he did not ask me about adding insurance and instead handed me declination form. The allowed miles were perfect. I had to make a stop out of the way and did not have to pay for any overage on the mileage. Dropping off the truck at the Glendale location was quick and easy. Very friendly staff there.

Distance: 350 mi
Cost: $680
Per. Mile: $1.94
SqFt. Moved: 1,100

Luke W

Middleton, WI
Wrote a review on 5/19/2023
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Average and mostly as expected, which is good. No major issues with reservation, pickup, or return. Truck cab interior was very dirty when received. Reservation indicated diesel, though we ended up with gasoline, which likely increased fuel costs.

Distance: 900 mi
Cost: $1,200
Per. Mile: $1.33
SqFt. Moved: 1,800

John B

Ocean Shores, WA
Wrote a review on 5/18/2023
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Nice trucks and service. Used truck for storage while home closed.

Distance: 120 mi
Cost: $470
Per. Mile: $3.92
SqFt. Moved: 1,400

Sarah S

Las Vegas, NV
Wrote a review on 5/15/2023
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

Horrible customer service plus the truck we recieved had issues and it had problems

Distance: 15 mi
Cost: $170
Per. Mile: $11.33
SqFt. Moved: 625

Eileen W

Fort Myers, FL
Wrote a review on 5/14/2023
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

The cab interior of the 16' truck was a bit spartan but the seats were comfortable enough. The floor, though , got hot over the long drive (18 hrs. over 2 days). It is not a "quiet" ride like they advertise in print on the side of the truck. And, if you are short like I am (5' tall), getting in and out of the truck was not easy. What was unsatisfactory was the truck pick up process in Norfolk. It required 2 trips to Budget to finalize the reservation that I had made online (long story) and on the 2nd trip, I spent an hour waiting in line. Never having rented a truck before, I was surprised that a lock was not offered for purchase/rental like furniture pads are.

Distance: 1,100 mi
Cost: $650
Per. Mile: $0.59
SqFt. Moved: 1,450

Brandon W

Miami, FL
Wrote a review on 5/10/2023
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

65% Cheaper than U-Haul!!!!

Distance: 1,200 mi
Cost: $1,000
Per. Mile: $0.83
SqFt. Moved: 1,000

Silvia U

Mcallen, TX
Wrote a review on 5/8/2023
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

The truck was filthy full of ashes, trash peppers all over and the wheel was so dirty it fell sticky. Absolutely revolting no one cleaned that truck in months. Also a light was not working and I was stopped by the police and given a ticket. I guess I have to consider myself lucky the engine held out and it had breake function

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Michael S

Charlotte, NC
Wrote a review on 5/8/2023
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

Truck was ready. The shop had no blankets I had to go to a different location. Truck was filthy, including broken glass in the rear cab. Tires were good no mechanical issues only had 10,000 miles.

Distance: 40 mi
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SqFt. Moved: 800

Cheryl R

Dallas, TX
Wrote a review on 5/4/2023
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

When we arrived to pick up they had a smaller truck that would work better for us. We were able to switch and save money.

Distance: 120 mi
Cost: $200
Per. Mile: $1.67
SqFt. Moved: 500

Brad M

Frisco, TX
Wrote a review on 5/2/2023
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

the rental with Budget was great

Distance: 40 mi
Cost: $75.00
Per. Mile: $1.88
SqFt. Moved: 1,600

Patrick W

Chicago, IL
Wrote a review on 5/1/2023
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

Truck was in poor condition. Very dirty, check engine light was on, and the AC did not work.

Distance: 1,050 mi
Cost: $1,500
Per. Mile: $1.43
SqFt. Moved: 1,100

Grover E

Hollywood, FL
Wrote a review on 4/30/2023
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

Van was very noisy. Constant vibration. Vehicle leaked on both driver and passenger side as well as the top. Some of my contents got wet.

Distance: 900 mi
Cost: $1,900
Per. Mile: $2.11
SqFt. Moved: 1,000

Mike M

Richmond Hill, NY
Wrote a review on 4/28/2023
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

High miles and not in good condition bodywise

Distance: 1,200 mi
Cost: $2,750
Per. Mile: $2.29
SqFt. Moved: 200

Douglas P

Newport News, VA
Wrote a review on 4/25/2023
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Great value! Easy rental, no issues. Best part was not having a surcharge or return fee for a one way move also included unlimited mileage. cost mention included: 12' panel truck 2 days, including insurance

Distance: 210 mi
Cost: $290
Per. Mile: $1.38
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Rick W

Copperas Cove, TX
Wrote a review on 4/22/2023
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Friendly clerks that rented the truck.

Distance: 96 mi
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SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Carole W

Dallas, TX
Wrote a review on 4/10/2023
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

The team at Swif-t was amazing. I would highly recommend this location for your truck and vehicle transport needs.

Distance: 700 mi
Cost: $1,500
Per. Mile: $2.14
SqFt. Moved: 1,500

George D

Palm Coast, FL
Wrote a review on 4/3/2023
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

truck need new tires

Distance: 5 mi
Cost: $100
Per. Mile: $20.00
SqFt. Moved: 2,400

Just L

Dallas, TX
Wrote a review on 4/2/2023
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

The associate was awesome but the vehicle is subpar. The gas tank where you pump the gas is hanging so I have to hold it to pump the gas or it keeps making the pump stop constantly, The vehicle jerks and and stalls when pressing the gas

Distance: 800 mi
Cost: $1,068
Per. Mile: $1.34
SqFt. Moved: 715

Amy G

Canton, OH
Wrote a review on 4/1/2023
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

I was supposed to pick up my truck 15 minutes from home. The day before, they told me I'd have to pick it up an hour away. I got all the way there in my own vehicle only to find out no provision had been made to make sure there was a car carrier, which I had also ordered. I had to drive 35 minutes each way to another location in the moving truck to get a carrier then back to the original location to mount my car, then all the way back home. 100 miles and gas wasted. The truck was brand new, which was nice, but the trailer had a broken piece on the hitch so I spent the whole drive nervous about it.

Distance: 650 mi
Cost: $900
Per. Mile: $1.38
SqFt. Moved: 1,800

Abigail W

Kenova, WV
Wrote a review on 3/30/2023
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Excellent service highly recommend!

Distance: 150 mi
Cost: $2,300
Per. Mile: $15.33
SqFt. Moved: 700

Carol Z

Stillwater, OK
Wrote a review on 3/21/2023
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

Filthy inside and out. Had to by products to clean as well as, air door absorber. Oil change light is on. Gas cap indicator light on due to improper replacement cap. Have used them before and never imagined the mess. I told girl inside office, everything wrong. Came out and sprayed seat with sanitizer and emptied two bottle caps. Food and candy wrappers. Peanuts, mud, straw throughout truck. Very disappointed.

Distance: 450 mi
Cost: $140
Per. Mile: $0.31
SqFt. Moved: 680

Royce B

Salt Lake City, UT
Wrote a review on 3/3/2023
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

I encountered no problems picking up the truck or dropping it off at my final destination. The truck was brand new and in good mechanical condition with no mechanical defects.

Distance: 2,600 mi
Cost: $2,233
Per. Mile: $0.86
SqFt. Moved: 700

Jessica K

West Mifflin, PA
Wrote a review on 2/26/2023
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

These guys were fast, friendly, and kind would deffnetly use them again!

Distance: 1,500 mi
Cost: $1,000
Per. Mile: $0.67
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Karen P

East Lansing, MI
Wrote a review on 2/20/2023
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

easiest pick up drop off!! Truck was clean and in excellent condition. Budget office staff was wonderful!

Distance: 30 mi
Cost: $20.00
Per. Mile: $0.67
SqFt. Moved: 800

David B

Alpharetta, GA
Wrote a review on 2/16/2023
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Good, truck didn’t h e. Those control.

Distance: 2,000 mi
Cost: $4,300
Per. Mile: $2.15
SqFt. Moved: 1,800

Robert S

Aurora, OH
Wrote a review on 2/14/2023
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

old dented vehicle. not cleaned. dirty windshield and cab. Tires with only about 1/8th inch of tread. Tires severely underinflated, ave. 35 psi. Broken review view mirror. Check engine light on the during the trip.

Distance: 2,200 mi
Cost: $1,500
Per. Mile: $0.68
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Jack N

Federal Way, WA
Wrote a review on 2/3/2023
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Got a 12' truck. In retrospect I should have gotten a 16' truck. Couldn't fit near enough in the truck and the smaller truck did not come with a ramp

Distance: 120 mi
Cost: $295
Per. Mile: $2.46
SqFt. Moved: 800

Becky O

Lawrenceville, GA
Wrote a review on 1/20/2023
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Hercules are the best.

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Cost: $600
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Roe HAH H

Hamden, CT
Wrote a review on 1/11/2023
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

It's great to rent an affordable truck one way.

Distance: 300 mi
Cost: $304
Per. Mile: $1.01
SqFt. Moved: 200

Katherine K

Black Mountain, NC
Wrote a review on 12/22/2022
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Carla at Stor It Self Storage in Stafford VA was extremely helpful and flexible in ensuring I had the equipment I needed to ensure a successful and smooth move. A clerical error was made on my reservation, but she found it, corrected it, and got me on my way quickly. Without her help this move would not have happened.

Distance: 350 mi
Cost: $1,000
Per. Mile: $2.86
SqFt. Moved: 150

Nicholas S

Las Vegas, NV
Wrote a review on 11/30/2022
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

Budget offers reservations but will not hold a vehicle or guarantee one upon your arrival. They rely on pure luck that someone will drop a truck off at any specific location. The only reason this isn't a 1 star review is because Moe, at the Tropicana, Las Vegas location, guaranteed I would get the truck I needed after a couple got the only truck left at the prior location. Not a very reliable method of running a business.

Distance: 580 mi
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SqFt. Moved: 800

Barbara D

Arvada, CO
Wrote a review on 11/28/2022
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Easier than expected.

Distance: 865 mi
Cost: $800
Per. Mile: $0.92
SqFt. Moved: 900

Shay S

Olympia, WA
Wrote a review on 11/14/2022
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

Truck was a little dirty at pick up and the middle seat belt did not work properly--making it uncomfortable for my daughter.

Distance: 800 mi
Cost: $1,400
Per. Mile: $1.75
SqFt. Moved: 800

David B

Spring Hill, FL
Wrote a review on 10/28/2022
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Pick up & drop off very easy.

Distance: 1,200 mi
Cost: $2,800
Per. Mile: $2.33
SqFt. Moved: 1,500
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