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Budget car hire prices in London

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Peugeot 208 car
Peugeot 208
or similar SMALL
2
2
4-5
M
S$ 27/day
Peugeot 308 car
Peugeot 308
or similar SMALL
4
2
4-5
M
S$ 33/day
Skoda Octavia car
Skoda Octavia
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
M
S$ 40/day
Peugeot 5008 car
Peugeot 5008
or similar VAN
5
3
4-5
M
S$ 100/day
Fiat 500 car
Fiat 500
or similar SMALL
2
2
2-3
M
S$ 26/day
Mercedes-Benz C-Class car
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
or similar LARGE
5
5
4-5
M
S$ 58/day
Mercedes-Benz E-Class car
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
or similar LUXURY
5
5
4-5
M
S$ 72/day
MG ZS car
MG ZS
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
M
S$ 31/day
Kia Sportage car
Kia Sportage
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
S$ 37/day
Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Reviews for Budget in London

Pros

" and helpful."(in 1394 reviews)
"Great price, very ."(in 3750 reviews)
" and fast."(in 1394 reviews)

Cons

"Terrible as well"(in 355 reviews)
"Will Budget again!"(in 252 reviews)
"Will Budget again."(in 252 reviews)
Overall rating7.1 GoodBased on 65 reviews
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.4
Overall
7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
6.6

Recent reviews

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2.0
The car was not fully charged on pick up and we had to stop to charge and as a result a2.5 hour journey took us 5.5hours. My heavily pregnant wife was very stressed. There were no charger points available nor working when we stopped to charge. We then made it with 8miles left on the battery to the next charging station. We picked up my daughter 2hours late and that created further problems for the family looking after my daughter. They missed their connection to Ireland. The 155miles return journey to Gatwick we only just made again with less than 20miles left on the battery. We were assured the car would travel 255miles on a full charge. But it didnt ! All in all we had an awful experience and a very stressful journey, concerned all the way for my heavily pregnant wife. The girl at budget/Avis desk was Polish and her english language was very poor. I do need a car again Monday 4th for 1day hire again from Gatwick to take my daughter back to school and will use your search engine, but would be extremely concerned if we ended up with a hire from Budget again.Reviewed 29 Oct 2024
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10.0
The car was a little difficult to handle on the small roads in England. Also my friends were offered a hybrid and yet I wasn’t and I spent a lot more money on petroleum.Reviewed 18 Sept 2024
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2.0
Poor customer service.Reviewed 27 Aug 2024
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8.0
The shuttle van from the airport was fast and convenient. The representatives at the desk were friendly and efficient. There was no line like I have seen at other airports. The return process was fine (except the first representative failed to print us a receipt and we got no email either so had to go back). The car itself, however, left a lot to be desired. It was much smaller than the “typical” model they advertised and though it said “or similar” we didn’t feel it WAS similar. The interior had clearly not been cleaned and was missing a floor mat entirely on the drivers side. It had not been washed, at least not recently. As such, the wipers were so dirty that on the drive home, in a downpour, they honestly were a hazard — we could see next to nothing of the road due to the smears. When we tried to call the desk to let them know of these issues, no one answered… for three days. And when we emailed and requested a response, we got none then either. So communication was a huge problem too. In the end, we cleaned it ourselves and luckily the wipers didn’t need replacing, just a good scrub. But we were extremely frustrated.Reviewed 23 Aug 2024
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2.0
Not able to pick up the car due to issues with Budget computer system, had to cancel booking and rent with a different companyReviewed 22 Jul 2024
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10.0
No office in major city Brighton. Car was not supplied with Manual for instructions. Car insurance should be included at outset with quote as it is such a major component of the price.Reviewed 1 Jul 2024
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2.0
Insurance not included in price quoted or presented as an option. Price then doubled at pick up when car picked up to include insurance. Not receipt or rental agreement provided at pick up. Called ro request invoice not received, Bank statement transaction is for twice price quoted at pick up which is 4 times price quoted on KayakReviewed 12 Jun 2024
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8.0
Most of the experience was excellent but felt like the original pick up experience was too pushy in trying to upsell us to spend money on things we didn't need. They know we've just landed from a long flight and are experiencing jet lag and it feels like they are trying to take advantage of you in that moment. Maybe that's just they're job but that part wasn't pleasant.Reviewed 10 Jun 2024
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4.0
The hidden fees and what I was charged vice what I paid was outrageous. I was quoted less than half of what I ended up paying. I was deeply disappointed in this type of activity. I would much rather have upfront and honest prices and not feel like I was ripped of and taken advantage of.Reviewed 21 Apr 2024
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10.0
Easy pickup up and very easy to drop car off after hours. Staff were very friendly and the price was good for a weekend rentalReviewed 16 Apr 2024
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10.0
From the outset, customer service was awesome. It always has been when I’ve come here.Reviewed 18 Mar 2024
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2.0
I paid upfront for the car hire. When I eventually got to the Budget hire at City Airport (including £25 taxi to get there) I was told that I could not hire a car - due to a previous driving disq (which has now expired but remains as note on license for an extra 2yts). - I was never asked about this during the hire process; - it has never stopped me hiring before (I hired a month ago, not from Budget); - I was not offered a refund WHAT IS THE POSITION THERE? - my weekend was ruined I could not get to where I was goingReviewed 29 Jan 2024
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Where can I find Budget hire cars in London?

Address

Central Heathrow Location

Hours

Monday05:00 - 23:59
Tuesday05:00 - 23:59
Wednesday05:00 - 23:59
Thursday05:00 - 23:59
Friday05:00 - 23:59
Saturday05:00 - 23:59
Sunday05:00 - 23:59

Phone

+44 344 544 4600

Address

London Stansted Airport

Hours

Monday06:30 - 23:59
Tuesday06:30 - 23:59
Wednesday06:30 - 23:59
Thursday06:30 - 23:59
Friday06:30 - 23:59
Saturday06:30 - 23:59
Sunday06:30 - 23:59

Phone

+44 344 544 9059

Address

London City Airport

Hours

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday08:00 - 18:00

Phone

+44 344 544 4662

Address

33-35 York Road

Hours

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00

Phone

+44 344 544 6652

Address

Tower Bridge Guoman Hotel

Hours

Monday10:00 - 14:00
Tuesday10:00 - 14:00
Wednesday10:00 - 14:00

Phone

+44 344 544 2848

Address

152 Upper Richmond Road

Hours

Monday08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday08:30 - 17:30
Thursday08:30 - 17:30
Friday08:30 - 17:30
Saturday08:30 - 17:30
Sunday20:00 - 23:59

Phone

+44 20 8780 5800

Address

Wembley Tesco Extra

Phone

+44 344 544 7823

Address

Tesco Extra Car Park

Hours

Monday09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
Thursday09:00 - 17:00
Friday09:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 17:00
Sunday10:00 - 14:00

Phone

+44 344 544 6829

Address

10-12 Semley Place

Hours

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday09:00 - 17:00

Phone

+44 344 544 6140

Address

Heathrow Apt T5 Bus Stop 25

Hours

Monday04:45 - 23:59
Tuesday04:45 - 23:59
Wednesday04:45 - 23:59
Thursday04:45 - 23:59
Friday04:45 - 23:59
Saturday04:45 - 23:59
Sunday04:45 - 23:59

Phone

+44 344 544 6000

Address

Westfield Shopping Centre

Phone

+44 344 544 3893

Address

Marriot Hotel

Hours

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00

Phone

+44 344 544 4214

Address

South Terminal

Hours

Monday07:00 - 22:00
Tuesday07:00 - 22:00
Wednesday07:00 - 22:00
Thursday07:00 - 22:00
Friday07:00 - 22:00
Saturday07:00 - 22:00
Sunday08:00 - 18:00

Phone

+44 344 544 6001

Address

88 Eversholt Street

Hours

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday08:00 - 18:00

Phone

+44 344 544 8751

Address

Wembley Tesco Extra

Phone

+44 344 544 7823

Address

145 Battersea Park Road

Hours

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday08:00 - 18:00

Phone

+44 344 544 7033

Good to know

Most popular location

South Terminal

Most popular car type

Intermediate

Average price

S$ 93/day

Good deal

S$ 63/day

Top tips for hiring a car from Budget in London

  • Book Budget car hire in London because it's one of the most reputable international brands offering services in this city and almost every major city in the world. Budget provides one of the widest ranges of vehicles and one of the youngest fleets, with most vehicles being less than a year old. When you book Budget car hire in London, you'll be selecting a car that's serviced regularly, well maintained and of high quality and comfort.
  • When you book Budget car hire in London, you'll be choosing a company that has a wide range of vehicle types available. One of the most common choices is an economy class hire car. You'll be also able to choose from compact models. There are compact SUVs available for small groups planning on long-distance trips, or you could pick up an intermediate model for larger groups.
  • A suitable place to book car hire in London if you're flying into the city is a local airport. Budget operates out of both South and North Terminals at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and out of the main arrivals hall at London City Airport (LCY), as soon as you exit the luggage claim area. At London Heathrow Airport (LHR), you'll find the Budget car hire desks at T2, T4 and T5. They're in the arrivals hall of T2 and T4 and by the bus and taxi signs at T5.
  • Driving in London can be difficult, even for more experienced drivers, but there are a few things to keep in mind that'll help you when driving your Budget hire car in the city. Firstly, make sure you plan your route properly and avoid driving during peak travel times in the early morning and late afternoon. Make sure to keep a gap while driving; a good rule is to stay at least a car's length behind the vehicle in front of you. Keep a look out for other road users, like those on bicycles, mopeds and scooters.
  • 25% of our users found car hire from Budget in London for S$ 63 or less.
  • Book your car hire from Budget in London at least 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
  • Intermediate car hire from Budget in London are around 12% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about hiring a car from Budget in London

  • Where are the best pick-up locations for Budget car hire in London?

    Your choice of pick-up location depends mostly on how you arrive and where you'll be staying in London. One of the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations is the central Heathrow location at the airport because it's usually the departure and arrival point for travellers anyway. If you're located close to Putney, one of the best places to pick up your vehicle is at 152 Upper Richmond Rd. If you're located in the city centre, consider making your way to London Victoria Station for your car hire in the city.

  • What are the benefits or amenities offered by Budget in London?

    One of the best things about booking your Budget car hire in London is the ability to choose your own type of vehicle. You'll have access to a wide fleet to suit your needs. A few of the policies offered by Budget include free cancellation and an unlimited mileage option. If you plan on travelling a long way, one of the best policies to choose is the fair fuel policy along with unlimited mileage. Another popular benefit of booking through Budget is the company's contactless policy.

  • Where are the best places to park Budget car hire in London?

    Parking your Budget hire car on the street in London can be difficult between 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., thanks to the parking restrictions. But, there are various car parks across the city operated by NCP and Q-Park, which you can book in advance. There are over 100 car parks in London operated by NCP, while Q-Park has roughly 16 car parks located around Central London, such as those at Park Lane, Oxford Street, Leicester, Soho, Chinatown and Trafalgar Square.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car from Budget in London?

    On average a car hire from Budget in London costs S$ 93 per day.

  • What is the most popular car hire from Budget in London?

    Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type from Budget in London.

  • How many car hire locations does Budget have in London?

    Budget has 16 hire locations in London. Take a look at our Budget hire location map to find the best car hire near you.

  • Does Budget have a car hire location at the airport: Heathrow airport (LHR)?

    Yes

  • Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Heathrow airport (LHR)?

    Yes

  • Does Budget have a car hire location at the airport: Gatwick airport (LGW)?

    Yes

  • Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Gatwick airport (LGW)?

    Yes

  • Does Budget have a car hire location at the airport: Stansted airport (STN)?

    Yes

  • Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Stansted airport (STN)?

    Yes