Budget Truck Rental Review
Budget Truck Rental has locations nationwide and offers an assortment of vehicles – cargo vans, pick-up trucks and 12- to 16-foot moving trucks among them – as well as tools like furniture pads, hand trucks and towing equipment for rent. Plus it provides protection plans and additional liability insurance coverage!
Customers can reserve vehicles online or via telephone reservation with Budget Transportation Services, who determine pricing based on origin, destination, truck size and move date.
Low rates
Budget offers some of the lowest local moving rates in the industry, yet may not be your ideal option if moving long distances or renting larger rental trucks are involved. Many competitors provide lower prices if moving across country. Furthermore, Budget does not guarantee reservations whereas Penske does.
Budget has thousands of locations nationwide and offers a selection of vehicles to meet any moving need, from traditional trucks measuring 12, 16 or 24 feet and cargo vans for smaller moves, to towing equipment like car dollies and trailers, packing supplies and delivery/pickup service. Rates depend on origin/destination/truck size/mileage plus additional fees such as insurance coverage/roadside assistance as well as refundable $150 deposit that’s refunded if the truck is returned clean with full tanks of gas.
Unlimited mileage
Budget Truck Rental is a national moving truck rental service offering flexible rental terms and an easy pickup/dropoff process. Their fleet features traditional 12-foot, 16-foot and 24-foot trucks as well as cargo vans and pick-up trucks – plus they rent towing equipment such as car carriers/dollies/dollies as well as selling packing supplies/supplies and providing hourly moving labor through HireAHelper!
Their online reservation system enables customers to enter their location and moving date, and get an instant quote for different truck sizes. Customers can then add add-ons for customizing their quote. While their prices are among the lowest in the industry, you should compare it against those from other rental companies prior to making your decision. Furthermore, make sure quotes include fuel, liability coverage and any applicable charges and fees so that accurate price comparison can occur and you select the ideal rental company for your move.
Add-ons
Budget truck rental offers an assortment of add-ons designed to make your move as convenient and secure as possible, including dollies, moving blankets, boxes and furniture pads to protect items from scratches and dents. Furthermore, rent a prepaid fuel card to reduce gas costs; use cashless toll collection lanes with PlatePass(r); rent an insurance plan to provide comprehensive protection during your move – everything from dollies and moving blankets to boxes and furniture pads can all help make life easier during relocation.
Budget truck rental offers 1,700 locations throughout North America and offers rates that are significantly less than U-Haul(r). Their rates may be cheaper than U-Haul’s but you should still do your research on special offers and optimal moving dates to find out about any promos or discounted moving dates that may exist. You can check availability and request a quote online; cancellation of reservations at no charge up to 48 hours in advance is allowed as well. Plus they have a mobile app to make booking reservations, viewing locations and viewing truck sizes quick and painless!
Customer service
Budget truck rental stands out for providing superior customer service. Their knowledgeable employees provide friendly assistance, earning them an A+ BBB rating as well as positive reviews from independent consumer reporting sites. In addition, there are helpful online resources such as packing guides and moving calculators available through them.
This company boasts over 1,600 locations nationwide and provides customers with a selection of trucks ranging from small and large vehicles, up to the 26-foot vehicle that can hold all kinds of items. Each of their vehicles goes through multi-point inspection and are regularly upgraded. Customers also have the choice between various coverage options such as roadside assistance, personal accident, cargo insurance and personal accident policies to best meet their needs.
Budget’s corporate headquarters is in Denver, Colorado. At this location, they manage key tasks including strategic planning, corporate communications, taxation, law books of records finance and human resources – in addition to running an extensive franchise system across all 50 states.
