Budget® Reviews

Eric M

Portland, OR
Wrote a review on 1/31/2022
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

They we're straightforward, and the truck worked well. They don't allow after-hours drop offs. I rented a tow dolly for my car and suggested that I leave my car there, take the truck, load it, then come back and get my car, and they seemed unfamiliar with this pattern. They said I had to make it back before they closed to get the dolly, which was restricting, and we ended up finishing the load with the dolly attached.

Distance: 700 mi
Cost: $2,500
Per. Mile: $3.57
SqFt. Moved: 700

Julie R

Wichita, KS
Wrote a review on 1/26/2022
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Easy pick-up. The truck was brand new and super comfy and clean. I had planned out how I was going to load the space, and had to adjust a bit for the wheel wells and gas tank access that took up some floor space. Not a big deal.

Distance: 1,200 mi
Cost: $800
Per. Mile: $0.67
SqFt. Moved: 500

Rick J

New Port Richey, FL
Wrote a review on 1/25/2022
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

I had no problems with the truck. When I delivered it to the Macon location a day early there was no one to check the vehicle back in so I used the drop box.

Distance: 400 mi
Cost: $977
Per. Mile: $2.44
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Ginny K

Chicago, IL
Wrote a review on 1/22/2022
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

washer didn't work in windshield, so awful in a snow storm

Distance: 420 mi
Cost: $700
Per. Mile: $1.67
SqFt. Moved: 850

Danny P

Denver, CO
Wrote a review on 1/16/2022
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Truck was very dirty. Very unusually large amount of dirt within the cabin and on the ramp.

Distance: 1,100 mi
Cost: $1,500
Per. Mile: $1.36
SqFt. Moved: 600

Joe W

Sun City Center, FL
Wrote a review on 1/12/2022
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

Got a confirmation on my reservation of a truck for a 9:00 am pick-up. There was no truck and they couldn't get one for about am 80 mile radius. Contacted u-haul and they rescued me. Would never use Budget ever again.

Distance: 120 mi
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SqFt. Moved: 1,700

Dave N

Prescott, AZ
Wrote a review on 1/8/2022
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

Wow, I must have gotten the lemon truck. Started out the drive-way and the check engine light comes on. LIterally drove one mile. Then had to wait for a service guy - after he found nothing wrong, he reset the light and I was good to go....4 hours late into a 13 hour planned day on the road. Got it going and quickly realized that the drivers door had been damaged and repaired using weatherstrip and packging tape...literally! Leaked cold air and it sounded like I was in a wind tunnel the entire 14 HOUR DRIVE!! That sucked!! I drove with ear plugs in just to not go out of my mind. And to top all things, the truck would not go over 70mph with a tail wind and downhilll. This was likely the single worst rental truck experience I have ever had. Budget had U-haul and Penske's rate beat by $100 but this truck was a piece of *&^%.

Distance: 900 mi
Cost: $900
Per. Mile: $1.00
SqFt. Moved: 3,500

James T

Perry, MI
Wrote a review on 12/11/2021
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

The truck was dirty, rain came in on my left arm and leg, and part of my load got wet.

Distance: 750 mi
Cost: $1,800
Per. Mile: $2.40
SqFt. Moved: 1,400

RuthAnn B

Minneapolis, MN
Wrote a review on 12/8/2021
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

they charged me more then was told. And i only had it for cpl hrs. Not liking this..

Distance: 10 mi
Cost: $114
Per. Mile: $11.40
SqFt. Moved: 400

Michael M

Nashville, TN
Wrote a review on 12/7/2021
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

They let me know I could get the truck early, and it worked out perfectly. I'm actually a day ahead now thanks to them.

Distance: 675 mi
Cost: $800
Per. Mile: $1.19
SqFt. Moved: 1,050

Thomas J

Englewood, CO
Wrote a review on 11/30/2021
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

Truck wasn't there...2nd location not available...had to move with a smaller truck...bad experience...no one cared.

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William F

Kansas City, MO
Wrote a review on 11/24/2021
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Quick easy rental. Best rate in the City.

Distance: 100 mi
Cost: $300
Per. Mile: $3.00
SqFt. Moved: 3,000

Lola D

Sugar Land, TX
Wrote a review on 10/31/2021
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

great customer service, they really helped me out

Distance: 40 mi
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Lawrence S

Blythewood, SC
Wrote a review on 10/14/2021
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Okay truck only the shift was kind of hard to operate. Seemed like something was not right with it. Other than that it was clean and did the job.

Distance: 500 mi
Cost: $700
Per. Mile: $1.40
SqFt. Moved: 1,800

Mark G

Midvale, UT
Wrote a review on 10/2/2021
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

Currently broke down in Colorado. They gave me a truck that had engine problems. Now I have to wait 2days for another truck.

Distance: 600 mi
Cost: $2,800
Per. Mile: $4.67
SqFt. Moved: 1,000

Lance F

Orange, CA
Wrote a review on 10/1/2021
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

Had a box truck reserved and they did not have it. They stuck me with a junker cargo van.

Distance: 400 mi
Cost: $800
Per. Mile: $2.00
SqFt. Moved: 300

Peter G

Fairfax, VA
Wrote a review on 9/30/2021
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

Pretty average experience. The truck has some quite a bit of wear and tear and the steering tended to wander a bit, but not too bad.

Distance: 400 mi
Cost: $785
Per. Mile: $1.96
SqFt. Moved: 935

Brian G

Charlotte, NC
Wrote a review on 9/26/2021
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

Worst truck ever, told the lady at the counter and she said "Ok". The truck would not go faster than 40 mph up small hills. If you went over 60 mph, no AC. Check engine light on the whole time and the clerk said "that's normal". Had I not already loaded the truck with my stuff I would have returned ASAP... Moved 1 year ago and it cost me $400, this time $1,200 to go back to the same place I moved from... Rip off...

Distance: 600 mi
Cost: $1,200
Per. Mile: $2.00
SqFt. Moved: 1,100

Randy C

Casselberry, FL
Wrote a review on 9/21/2021
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

Ordered Budget truck to be told the morning of pick up that no truck was available and that I would have to wait while they tried to find a truck for me. I called Uhaul and had a truck in under 30 minutes.

Distance: 15 mi
Cost: $65.00
Per. Mile: $4.33
SqFt. Moved: 1,000

Kimberly L

Prosper, TX
Wrote a review on 9/19/2021
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

We were happy with the price of the truck but it was very old and NO SHOCKS so the 300 mile trip was very loud and bumpy.

Distance: 300 mi
Cost: $300
Per. Mile: $1.00
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Tom L

North Las Vegas, NV
Wrote a review on 9/17/2021
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

I understand that there may be some safety factors, but no cruise control for 1700 miles. And seats went back only so far. Legs bent all the way. Very little passenger leg room at all.

Distance: 1,750 mi
Cost: $1,288
Per. Mile: $0.74
SqFt. Moved: 950

Karen B

Rio Rancho, NM
Wrote a review on 9/16/2021
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

New truck, spotlessly clean.

Distance: 722 mi
Cost: $688
Per. Mile: $0.95
SqFt. Moved: 1,350

Charles H

Frisco, TX
Wrote a review on 9/16/2021
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

older truck but ran really good. Was happy overall.

Distance: 950 mi
Cost: $300
Per. Mile: $0.32
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Cynthia M

Seattle, WA
Wrote a review on 9/11/2021
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Saved thousands over the competition. Easy to drive and great customer service.

Distance: 2,100 mi
Cost: $5,200
Per. Mile: $2.48
SqFt. Moved: 1,750

Tish M

Lubbock, TX
Wrote a review on 9/7/2021
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

I had a cross country move and had reserved a tow dolly. Two days before I was scheduled to pick up my truck and trailer I received a call that the two dolly was damaged by the previous customer and there was not one available within 350 miles. It was too late to book with another company, so I had to arrange for someone to drive my car down and pay to fly them back. Budget's inability to accommodate my reservation cost me close to $1000 dollars beyond my moving budget. When I called customer service, the offered to refund me $110. I am still going to contact corporate, so I hope they will offer me something more reasonable. I don't have high expectations based on my experience thus far.

Distance: 1,100 mi
Cost: $2,000
Per. Mile: $1.82
SqFt. Moved: 1,700

Shannon R

Orlando, FL
Wrote a review on 9/7/2021
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

The customer service is lacking to say the least. If you need help, don't look for it here. Also you'll need to get transportation to and from pickup/drop-off, as there is zero parking, and they don't let you know that until you're already there to pickup your truck. Also any quote you get add at least $100 to because they'll add lots of fun "fees" when you pickup the vehicle.

Distance: 20 mi
Cost: $227
Per. Mile: $11.35
SqFt. Moved: 1,500

Joanne M

Astoria, NY
Wrote a review on 9/1/2021
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

A few hiccups in the reservation and delivery of truck but in the end it all worked out and customer service was excellent!

Distance: 275 mi
Cost: $600
Per. Mile: $2.18
SqFt. Moved: 900

Jaya N

Denver, CO
Wrote a review on 8/30/2021
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Great! No issues whatsoever.

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Joanne N

Provo, UT
Wrote a review on 8/28/2021
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Service was wonderful! Truck was helpful! Thank you!

Distance: 5 mi
Cost: $100
Per. Mile: $20.00
SqFt. Moved: 1,800

James N

Grass Valley, CA
Wrote a review on 8/26/2021
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Good used 16 foot moving truck. Tires were almost new. Got the job done.

Distance: 550 mi
Cost: $600
Per. Mile: $1.09
SqFt. Moved: 800

Kenneth C

Syracuse, NY
Wrote a review on 8/26/2021
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

The only issue was that we reserved a 12-foot box truck and they didn't have any in the lot at the time of pickup. We took a cargo van instead and that worked fine. Everything else was solid and easy.

Distance: 350 mi
Cost: $700
Per. Mile: $2.00
SqFt. Moved: 800

Ted K

Yelm, WA
Wrote a review on 8/26/2021
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Professional and appropriate. Better cost per mile than the competition.

Distance: 100 mi
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Bill O

Breckenridge, CO
Wrote a review on 8/25/2021
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

The Silverthorne dealer leaves much to be desired! "We are not a full service Budget dealer, only a truck location". How true this is. They had no furniture blankets, takedowns, or anything...only a truck. They were not friendly and Budget should find another local dealer who cares!

Distance: 1,280 mi
Cost: $1,370
Per. Mile: $1.07
SqFt. Moved: 2,000

Courtney T

Wadsworth, OH
Wrote a review on 8/25/2021
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

Our budget truck was terrible. It was very unkept and gross inside. All the surfaces were sticky and even though we had put a car freshener we couldn’t get rid of the stench inside the cab. Customer service is also very poor when we tried to return the truck. They weren’t able to find our reservation in their system which delayed the return of the vehicle.

Distance: 1,600 mi
Cost: $1,700
Per. Mile: $1.06
SqFt. Moved: 1,010

David S

Broomfield, CO
Wrote a review on 8/24/2021
Budget Truck Review
(2 out of 5 rating)

truck did not have ANY cup holders the running lights in the back did not work and therefore created a dangerous situation at night as I had no lights in the back for others to see me

Distance: 1,400 mi
Cost: $1,300
Per. Mile: $0.93
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Charles R

Saint Petersburg, FL
Wrote a review on 8/22/2021
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Truck ran well, but cab extremely load.

Distance: 1,075 mi
Cost: $550
Per. Mile: $0.51
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Judie D

Brighton, MA
Wrote a review on 8/20/2021
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Absolutely fabulous! They did such a wonderful job!

Distance: 2 mi
Cost: $300
Per. Mile: $150
SqFt. Moved: 900

Denise R

Lawrence, KS
Wrote a review on 8/19/2021
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Nice truck and trailer. Also very helpful!

Distance: 891 mi
Cost: $1,500
Per. Mile: $1.68
SqFt. Moved: 1,500

Tiffany B

Orlando, FL
Wrote a review on 8/19/2021
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

they over billed me for my truck which is being taken care of by my credit card company.

Distance: 250 mi
Cost: $1,300
Per. Mile: $5.20
SqFt. Moved: 1,100

Jeanne N

Ormond Beach, FL
Wrote a review on 8/16/2021
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

More than they asked for. I was quoted 49$. I even turned the truck in early, but they heaped on taxes and fees that took me to 90$. Truck worked well, gas was a struggle.

Distance: 22 mi
Cost: $89.00
Per. Mile: $4.05
SqFt. Moved: 500

Ed G

Vero Beach, FL
Wrote a review on 8/14/2021
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Truck was a little old and tended to have problems staying in overdrive

Distance: 1,250 mi
Cost: $4,500
Per. Mile: $3.60
SqFt. Moved: 1,000

Paula W

Charlotte, NC
Wrote a review on 8/11/2021
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

Truck drove like it was about to fall apart. We were not sure whether we would make it to our destination. I am certain the lady in the rental office had no idea about the driving condition of the truck. It definitely needs to be serviced.

Distance: 390 mi
Cost: $500
Per. Mile: $1.28
SqFt. Moved: 1,900

Anthony M

Cleveland, TN
Wrote a review on 8/11/2021
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

Truck ran fine besides the ant's and the leaking cab when it rained :(

Distance: 2,150 mi
Cost: $3,500
Per. Mile: $1.63
SqFt. Moved: 1,750

Patricia D

Clementon, NJ
Wrote a review on 8/11/2021
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

Had issues with the pick up site and my tow dolly not being available when it was reserved. Had to pick that up in another state which cost me my time and money.

Distance: 2,800 mi
Cost: $9,000
Per. Mile: $3.21
SqFt. Moved: 1,300

Griffin G

Fairborn, OH
Wrote a review on 8/7/2021
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

The staff at checkout and return were fantastic. The truck (16') was well used. Check engine light was on when we picked it up (fuel cap?) and passenger side mirror's curb view mirror was broken. Cab was quiet and comfortable.

Distance: 512 mi
Cost: $1,210
Per. Mile: $2.36
SqFt. Moved:

Art C

Bethesda, MD
Wrote a review on 8/7/2021
Budget Truck Review
(3 out of 5 rating)

Reservation and service staff great. But the vehicle was in really rough shape; was not really safe to drive as it was missing mirrors and had broken light covers. I should have refused based on safety but I figured I could manage (which I did). Engine was fine. Great, comfortable ride. Not too expensive to gas up.

Distance: 400 mi
Cost: $1,000
Per. Mile: $2.50
SqFt. Moved: 500

Mario L

Miami, FL
Wrote a review on 8/7/2021
Budget Truck Review
(1 out of 5 rating)

Horrible experience. I rented a truck online three days prior to my move. I received no notification that the truck was not available until I arrived the morning of my move. I called customer service which I was on the phone for 2 hours and the manager just kept making excuses that "things happen and should just calm down". Once I spoke to their Regional manager the following week, the investigation led to the truck being at the location the entire time( the manager and his associate were just too lazy to wash, clean, and prep the truck). My first and very last experience with Budget.

Distance: 210 mi
Cost: $850
Per. Mile: $4.05
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Barb J

Pittsburgh, PA
Wrote a review on 8/4/2021
Budget Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

the truck was good - Rental company was wonderful

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