I just completed my rental and over all I am very satisfied - the car itself was very nice, the single person working at the counter was friendly despite the long line of people waiting, and the return was quick and flawless. I was disappointed that the pickup took longer than anticipated, with only one person working the counter and many people waiting. Budget did reach out and apologize afterwards, but I would recommend planning for a wait if you are picking up a car during the off hours. read more

Budget - 15 stations, one person working off hours. - Truck Rental Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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NO! Seriously! N0. I would never steer you wrong (see what I did there). Please go to another counter and deal with another company. This place has the worst, absolute worst customer service known to man. You go through lots of aggravation to get to a car, that car has maintenance issues, you get another car that the breaks work bad on. This place is the worst place. I'm telling you right now. Pay extra money and don't do this to yourself. The lady at the front desk was a very nasty miserable person. She should probably retire. The guy next to her was even nastier. The only thing this place can do to improve is get new people to work there and then get better cars. Oh and when you pay money to rent a midsize car, they will give you a smaller car but not adjust the price and lie to you in your face and tell you that the car they gave you is midsize. I don't care where I am and how much I have to pay. I will NEVER rent from Budget again. read more

Hire more employees to assist with the long lines during memorial weekend. People have been standing in lines for over 2 hours read more

Budget - Truck Rental Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Budget at FLL. I am a Fast Break member, well, that did NOT work here. Got a text where to get the car "zone 1" but there is no such area. Said same thing in the board. The explanation was "the system needs to be updated". Really? Had to go wait in line, back to the desk, no one staffing kiosk. Waited 30 minutes to get a car. This is fast??' read more

After booking an elite vehicle in the Tesla class I arrived at the airport counter 45 minutes before my pickup time as my flight arrived early. The counter agent very rudely told me she could not help me and I had to sit and wait until midnight. After waiting nearly an hour, and dealing with a 30 minute check-in process (so now we're at 12:30) I was sent out to a Kia. I certainly didn't spend $150 for a 1 day car rental to have a Kia. When I went back to complain about the vehicle I was sent out to a Hyundai. At that point it was after 1am, I was frustrated with the lack of customer service and complete rudeness of the staff so I left with the vehicle. Beings it was late night there was no customer service line open to call for assistance, and they refused to give me a car in my class or higher. I had to take the cheap car or have no vehicle so I was forced into this. Totally unacceptable. I thought companies like Budget were dependable and prioritized customer service apparently they're no better than the economy companies. Will never use again. read more

Prepaid reservation. 3 guys behind the counter. They just sat There for 30 min before they would help anyone. I've never seen customer service so bad. It would be faster to take an Uber to west palm and rent a car there then deal with this. read more

Greg is phenomenal! He listened keenly to my situation and went above and beyond to assist me with everything I needed, he had a yes mentality. I left feeling completely satisfied as a customer and because of Greg I will be back to rent from Budget in the future. In addition, the return lane agent, Shirvan, he was also courteous and helpful as well. read more

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This is the worst place to get a car the agents are so rude they disrespect u right to your face talk down to u went went to the garage to get the so called new vehicle opened the door it was so disgusting it had scratches all over it and when we told the attendant we just walked away never again I would rather take a bus to where I have to go read more

Did an online rental of a 12' Moving Truck to pick up at this location. I chose this location, which was 25 minutes away from me, due to the reviews by fellow Yelpers and I'm glad I did. I arrived on a Sunday afternoon to a few people in line ahead of me but the line moved quickly. Ryan was working the counter and was very nice as well as helpful. He explained that they didn't have any 12' Trucks at this location and an Enterprise representative should have called with a 24 hour notice of that. I never received a call but Ryan said they had 15' for the same price available. He drew up the paperwork, wrote down my license information, gave me the run down on how to return the truck and I was out of there in no time. Then I did the walk of the truck to check for damages with Louis. Louis didn't speak, at all. He walked around, turned the vehicle on/off, jotted stuff down on the paper and then handed it to me. No words were ever spoken out of his mouth during this. So I asked questions like could I open the back gate, what these marks on the paper referred to, etc. He answered all my questions, was polite about it and what not, just weird that he initially didn't converse with me. I noticed that Louis missed writing down the damage on one of the side mirrors so I took a photo & went back inside. Ryan was already helping another customer but stopped to address my concern and make the appropriate changes on the paperwork. Needless to say if you're looking for a Budget Pick Up/Drop Off location I would definitely recommend visiting this one! read more

Budget - Truck Rental Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

In need of a rental this was the lowest priced for $145 a week for an SUV. I had booked online through Costco. The only issue is that the weekly rate is so low that if you bring it back early no credit is given. They rent clean cars that are new. Instead of a small SUV they gave me what they had so I got an upgrade to a Ford Explorer. Too bad it was for me only as I could have got another 6 people inside. They have great hours of operation and friendly staff. You are greeted and sent on your way quickly. The return was almost as quick and the gentleman behind the counter was assisting several customers at once. Someone would be getting a car and he would check in the ones coming back at the same time. I thought I would need another rental for next week but he was able to cancel that out in the system as well. I would not hesitate tp come back here the next time we need a rental at a great price. read more

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This office has the worst customer service. Rented a vehicle to visit family throughout the Southeast for Christmas. The cars was out of line and would shake everything you got above 60 mph. Called customer service and was directed to take it to an airport to exchange. They were great and exchanged the car for us. Upon returning the new car, we made the issue aware to the worker who said she would noted the issue and would be hearing from her manager. After waiting almost 2 weeks without a call from the manager, we stopped into the store to get clarification. The manager said there was no notation to investigate the issue and nothing else to be done. He was very rude and dismissive and even asked us why it took us 4 days before exchanging the vehicle. He then went on to tell us that the vehicle has been rented 2 more times since we turned it in. This is very concerning due to the fact that we reported the issue of the alignment. Makes me wonder how many others have reported this issue but continue renting the vehicle without repairing it. Again no apologies for the lack of communication or follow up. I will never rent from them again. read more

Worst car rental experience ever with Budget. Reserved and paid in advance. Got to the counter and the car is not available. Their solution, take another car, not a similar car, but one from a lower category... And guess what, the total is more now. "Hmmm," i murmured to the manager, "Sounds like a bait and switch. No thank you." That's the best they could do. And i had to call customer service to have the charge refunded. They couldn't do it there at the counter. Moral of the Budget story: Don't try to save time and energy by reserving and prepaying with Budget. You'll get nowhere. Rent wisely, friends. read more

I had read previous reviews about this location and at the last minute calling to say they do not have any trucks--guess what -they just did this to me even though i booked with plenty of notice. Alex called me , 15 mins prior to pick up, with a who cares a damn attitude and we should not have taken your reservation....of course I have a whole load of other logistics set-up and at increased cost to my family. stay away from these guys and Budget needs to review offices that are incapable of doing their jobs. read more

Very disappointed. Was given a filthy car that had a slow leak in a tire and the TPS system was never reset. Throw in the fact that it was almost impossible to find a gas station with an operating air pump (not their fault), it made for a very frustrating experience. When I called roadside assistance, I was on the phone for over an hour and was told I had to drive back to the airport from my hotel on a bad tire to get an exchange. When I got to the counter at the airport, it took three different people to figure out how to complete the exchange. I did get a new car, but wasn't even given an apology or any perk for all the hassle. Will NEVER use budget again! read more

I will not rent from them again. Twice I have rented from them (once before covid and once now, fairly post-pandemic). Both times I've had to wait more than an hour in line. And this is after checking in and putting in my license and other information online before arrival. Terrible service twice and there is no AC in that building so dress cool! I will try a different one next time. Fool me twice shame on me and you! read more

Unable to accommodate my reservation because of weather which is out of my control, they tell you to pre pay for best price but if something happens to your flight they aren't able to accommodate. I extended my rental for one day and was charged $130 to do so. After pre paying 289 lol! This isn't including toll fees and taxes lol! read more

RYAN!! Calmed down my frustrated self, after spending hours on the phone, with various world wide flung Budget uninformed idiots. Was told by Costco Travel, my solution was to physically go to a Budget location. This was the highest rated in all Ft Lauderdale and for good reason. Easy extension on a rental from elsewhere. Took 5 minutes. THANKS, RYAN!! read more

Rented online via Kayak for a full-sized SUV for a 5 hour drive, thru thunderstorms, from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) after a business trip. I check in at the airport and Budget assigns me a mini-SUV. I was told that they had no full sided vehicles. The airport was like a ghost town and with the Republican convention cancelled, one would think they would have plenty. But the agent said cars were being shipped to other locales or returned to the leasing companies. Dejected, I head out to my "econo-box" and passed a half dozen full sized SUVs in my row alone!! Fuck Budget!! read more

I have rented from this location 50+ times in the last 2 years, always with exceptional service. I have referred several friends as well and this is the only location we use. Ryan, Norman and Alexis have been nothing but friendly, professional and helpful. The car is always ready to go, clean, and rarely have I had to wait at the counter. I have never seen them treat any other customers differently than they have always treated me. I was in line more than once behind a rude, miserable tourist who was being a jerk (likely, they were just tired from traveling) and they were treated with respect they clearly did not deserve. Last week I mentioned that I was going to Miami for the first time, Alexis took the time to give me suggestions of fun places to go and some brochures. Thank you Norman, Ryan and Alexis. See you again this weekend :-) read more

Norman Jaichon (Owner/Manager) is one of the rudest individuals I have ever met. His customer service skills are substandard. We rented a truck from his location yesterday and were charged top dollar for a truck that had 115,000 miles. This truck needs to be retired! Although you rent for a period of 24 hours, the agent asked me (very nice guy) to rerun the call before 10:00 AM as another customer was picking it up in the morning, I said that I would. When I returned in the morning at 8:52, I was glad to see that there was there already as I had plans and needed to drop off the truck/keys and head to my next meeting. You'd think they'd have a drop box so customers don't have to wait until the business opens. Especially dealing with Norman! Norman was there when I approached the door, which was locked. This crabby man would even acknowledge that I was there, 10 feet away! I tried every way possible and he wouldn't ever look up to let me know that I existed. I was shocked. I literally had to make another trip back an hour later to get my rental paperwork. Yes, he overcharged me and of course would not adjust the bill. I can't wait to speak with Budget to express my displeasure with this poor service. If you have the opportunity to avoid this store, please do! Use a corporate store, where customer service is valued. People like this give small businesses a BAD NAME. Please avoid. read more

I have rented moving trucks from this Budget Rental location three times. Each rental has been smooth as silk. I reserved online and was able to locate a coupon code from a group I am affiliated with for 20% off. Hit up google to see what coupon codes might work for you. No trouble here with the business honoring them. Once you check in and go through the paperwork process, the attendant (who frequently is this location's owner) brings the truck around to the side of the building. On my last rental, the owner walked me around the truck for a complete visual inspection of the truck noting any scratches or dings that I wouldn't be responsible for at return. Then he wouldn't let me sign the paperwork until we both confirmed the total mileage and gas tank amount. That's classy compared to other places who might want to nickel and dime you over mileage or gas. The truck performed exactly as I needed. Remember the 12 foot truck doesn't have a ramp, so consider the 16 or bigger if you want to save your back. On this rental, the owner was out of 12 foot trucks, but was awesome to make sure a 16 foot truck was in stock. Return was simple as well. Drop keys, inspect the truck, and gas tank and move on (or move in :) as it may be). read more

They took the car, I didn't damage it. Did walkthrough with Norman, the suv was good. Received a bill from 3rd party for damages I never did. Scammers read more

I was staying in Miami for a weekend and had an emergency and the last car rental place fell through and a representative here named Ryan gave EXCEPTIONAL customer service and was very helpful and was able to get me into a car with little hassle at all, budget rental as a place is very nice in my opinion but Ryan was a wonderful worker and deserves praise, thank you again! read more

I just rented from this Budget after a terrible experience yesterday from the Budget on 17th street. I was met by the owner (Norman) who is usually there. We had a 45 day rental and he took his time and explained everything to us, then took us to our car. Everything was perfect and we were fully satisfied. It shows that he know exactly how to handle and treat a customer and we will use him always for our 1 and a half month rentals. It is always great when the main owner is a hands on guy and is VERY professional like Norman is. Thank you read more

From being picked up at home, getting car, returning it and being delivered back home I couldn't have asked for better service. Also I had asked for a compact and got a full sedan for the same price. It was clean and, wonders of wonders, a full gas tank! Will need a car next week and will definitely get it here! read more

Horrible! I had a paid reservation. I understand you need a mask during all of this. I've lost people due to the Covid 19 but there aren't mask anywhere in my area only people that are in medical field get first pick of mask that do become available. So what do we do? We cover our faces with t shirts or mask that look like t shirts or bandanas whatever you can cover your face with and this is what I did and they still didn't let me pick up my rental. read more

As a professional who travels and uses rental car services on a regular basis, I am extremely familiar with remarkable client experience. I have received good service from Norm (the owner) at this location in the past but yesterday's experience was not like that. The owners son, Ryan has a nasty attitude and is condescending. My dad visits from NY on a regular basis and usually will book through Costco for a vehicle at this location.. I booked a standard size vehicle for 30 days and they did have one available but once my dad went to sit in the car, he felt it was a bit small for him (Jetta). He asked if we would be able to get a larger vehicle as a courtesy (Camry) which we saw a few on the lot. The nice girl at the counter who is new (Doreen) asked Ryan who was condescending to the her and to my dad in his response . I was willing to pay the $28 up charge for the month without issue but I needed to cancel and rebook with Costco online to get that rate since at the counter was a $150+ uncharge. Ryan made a comment sounding as I was wasting their time with us trying to get a free upgrade for the last 30 minutes.. (it was a unnecessary comment and really made me feel that my business was not appreciated). (Remember basic customer service skills ... It's not what you say, but how you say things and treating clients with a condescending tone is not acceptable.). read more

The owner of this place is a one man show! He is the car washer, porter, gas filler upper, customer service rep! Every time we've ever gone here there is always a sign on the door that say be back in 15 min! And when you do try to pick up your rental- umm he tells you come back in a hour then when you return umm he's not there ugh!!! read more

Budget makes you wait 45- 1 hr for a car you didn't want. Paid for a Chevy Malibu and got an extended cab Yukon . Too big to get in and out of!! Never even used it cause it was like driving a bus!! If I wanted that and paid for that it would have been way more than I really paid . But all I wanted was a regular car. They ran out of cars!! Unbelievable! read more

I had the worst experience of my life at this location! I went to return a car when the guy who works there got upset because I had no reservation to get a ride home after I return the car, he was rude, disrespectful, arrogant, belligerent, to the point that I felt no safe, the police had to intervene. He even follow me outside to be provocative! Thank God I wrote down his name and last name to report him at budget. Please do yourself a favor: do not go there!!!!! this guy needs serious help! he is out of control, even his mother who was sitting there was looking at him and panicking at his reaction! read more

Great Experience every time. Been going to this location for the past five years. Always fast and very professional. I like to recommend to all my friends. read more

Have rented cars and trucks for local moving and for one way rentals. My experience has always been friendly helpful and actually even recieved a free upgrade one time. I have had 6 rental experiences all 5 star service. I make it a point to reserve from this facility. read more

I live just down the street from this Budget location. They have always treated me as a neighbor and I have been treated well. With the recent hurricane Irma they didn't have power but figured out a way to get the rental done. They are the best in the Business. read more

We rented a moving truck from this location and were totally happy. The owner was really professional and super friendly on top of it. I would highly suggest Budget over UHaul any day anyway and definitely dealing with this location. Also, if you go on their main page or even do it on a search engine, you should have no problem whatsoever finding a coupon for 20% off of the second smallest size van. I've never seen UHaul do this all the time so thanks Budget! read more

Had such a nice and easy experience here that I rented twice in a month! Came in veryy handy and the owners were personable and the price just right. Thanks for being a great neighborhood rental. read more

Ryan and Norman are exceptional to deal with. Professional and very reliable. I have rented several cars and this is by far the best location I have dealt with. read more

One star is one star too many. I made a reservation to pick up a truck at this location, but there was supposedly no truck for me when I arrived. I say supposedly, because there was a parking lot full of trucks. I was told, that even though I had a reservation, they could not fulfill their side of the transaction because they did not get the returns that they were anticipating. That sucks, but what can you do? I left without a truck, and my move suffered as a result. The real kicker came when I checked my credit card statement a few days later, and see that I've been charged $50 for not picking up my truck. I mean, that's just absurd. Fifty minutes being transferred around to different departments, and I've been told that my refund is on the way. It's not really about the money, it's the failure to keep their side of the reservation and then blaming me for their failure. Use any other location or truck rental service. Good day, all. read more

Rented a car at airport, within a few hours realized it had insects in it. Tried to exchange at 2 different stores that only had vans. Instead of ungraded car we ended up with a Minivan. Not happy. Called and had to speak with supervisor who agreed with my unhappiness and agreed that a 2 day credit was reasonable. Thank you Dana. read more

Beware!! No CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS!!! FRANCHISE LOCATION THAT OVER CHARGES. Lack of Fleet to accommodate their reservations and the Owner Norman is not helpful at all. I reserved and prepaid for a economy size car on September 11 dropping off on September 14. Of course there were some terms and conditions for pre-pain however I was not able to make it on September 11 and when I arrived on September 12 to pick up the vehicle he advised that he did not have any more economy cars and Fleet. I walked the premises and saw that he had several cars to accommodate me according to him they were reserved but the representative I was speaking with over the phone with budget told me that those cars were in fact not rented. Mind you I had previously rented from the same location for two weeks for almost $500 without any discounted rates this current reservation was only for about $72 for the entire weekend. If I reserve my car previously it shouldn't matter when I picked it up my car should have still been there long story short I wasted money on an Uber to get there and to get back home and still without a vehicle for the holiday weekend. Then Norman has the nerve to tell me that he's only worried about the reservations that are on the manifest for today like what the hell my reservation was already paid for!! read more

Im a local that rents a vehicle frequently and will only do so from Marlon and Ryan at this Budget location in Ft Laud. They are accommodating, friendly and professional and always have the best vehicles to rent. Thanks guys I'll keep renting from you read more