Book Budget hire cars in Cincinnati

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Budget car hire prices in Cincinnati

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Economy
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Intermediate
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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)

Reviews for Budget in Cincinnati

Overall rating5.2 FairBased on 62 reviews
Cleanliness
5.8
Comfort
5.8
Overall
5.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.4
Value for money
5.3

Recent reviews

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2.0
Staff member that helped me was rude and not friendly at allReviewed Mar 31 2024
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2.0
Horrible…received a VM just prior to them closing on 12/23 telling me there were no cars available and to call customer service. Called CS and was told to call other local offices to see if they had a car available. Suggested they were CS and perhaps they could assist. They did locate a car for me but indicated the car would be $81/day as opposed to the $41/day per my confirmed reservation saying “prices are not fixed”. I did attempt to contact other local offices but they had closed hours earlier. On morning of 12/24 went to local office to see what might be available as I supposedly had a free upgrade. I was told there were no cars and to call customer service. I told the manager I was upset he called just before closing and did not answer the phone at 2:50pm when they were supposed to be open until 3pm and he just shrugged. My experience sucked!Reviewed Dec 27 2023
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10.0
Overa gReviewed Oct 27 2023
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2.0
Horrible service. Canceled my reservation minutes before I was to arrive, and referred me to a location which had an extremely hostile agent who also claimed to have no vehiclesReviewed Oct 12 2023
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10.0
greatReviewed Oct 3 2023
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10.0
The car was very fuel efficient. The car smell could have been more pleasant but it was clean.Reviewed Sep 12 2022
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2.0
Nothing about my experience was goodReviewed Aug 27 2022
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2.0
I was told our price was for downtown and not airport. The difference was $450 instead of $150. Then, he proceeded to say he could get me down to $350, but the only question he asked was if I wanted to prepay gas and that was a no. He added $200 in insurance which I have never taken. Felt like it was a scam.Reviewed May 9 2022
review fromkayak
4.0
Cons:Very unprofessional treatment. Booked a van 7 6 months in advance. Verified online week of trip. Tried to verify with pick up location but they do not answer phone... claimed a phone problem. Received phone call 18 hours before pickup saying they had no vans avail and were giving me a Ford Explorer. This was too small for 6 adults. Was given no discount and no larger options. Had to make do. Day of pickup, car was dirty, smelled of smoke and marred by someone’s previous application of decals. Made do anyway. On drop off, was charged an additional incorrect $60 hourly fee until I protested. Hand written signs at location threatend increased cleaning fees and that renters needed to vacuum their own car before returning. Very unprofessional overall. Will avoid this Budget/Avis location when possible in future.Reviewed May 31 2021
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2.0
Pros:My insurance money refunded I never used rentalReviewed Apr 27 2021
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6.0
Pros:We canceled and rescheduled our trip. I was surprised that I was charged for the insurance.Reviewed Apr 24 2021
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4.0
Pros:Staff apologeticCons:I reserved a car for 2 days from the date reserved and had a confirmation number. Was called by them a half hour before pickup time to tell me they had no cars to rent and none at other locations nearby. Told me to call 1-800 number to see if they could help me locate a car. Was difficult to understand agent because of the the Indian accent at the 1-800 number. I tried twice to get different agent. Prefer USA reps, please. They ended up telling me there were cars an hour away. Said forget it and cancelled reservation. Will not be doing business with them again. Thankfully Enterprise car rental was able to help on such short notice and on a Sunday.Reviewed Jan 20 2021
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Where can I find Budget hire cars in Cincinnati?

Address

8782 Colerain Avenue

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
Sunday10:00 - 13:00

Phone

+1 513 923 2400

Address

212 West Fourth 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
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

Phone

+1 513 241 0220

Address

465 East Galbraith Road

Hours

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

Phone

+1 513 948 1192

Address

8008 Hosbrook Road

Hours

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

Phone

+1 513 793 0534

Address

9305 Montgomery 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
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

Phone

+1 513 791 1032

Address

6525 Glenway Avenue

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 - 12:00

Phone

+1 513 574 8400

Good to know

Most popular location

465 East Galbraith Road

Most popular car type

Intermediate

Top tips for hiring a car from Budget in Cincinnati

  • One good reason to book with Budget car rentals in Cincinnati is that Budget offers so many different car models to choose from. Families traveling here on vacation will love picking up one of the SUVs offered by Budget. Business travelers looking to save money on their rental during a business trip can choose an economy or compact model that makes getting around the Cincinnati area safe and inexpensive.
  • A real advantage to choosing to book with Budget car rentals in Cincinnati is that they offer so many pick-up locations in the Cincinnati area. This means you can pick up your car at a location like the local airport and then return it to the downtown area if you so choose. With a knowledgeable and courteous staff ready to meet your needs, you can quickly select the rental car you need to be on your way quickly.
  • A great feature of booking with Budget car rentals in Cincinnati is that driving in the Cincinnati area is fairly easy because of the city's easy freeway and highway access. Interstate 275 will get you from the Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to the city center and then Interstates 71, 74, and 75 all cut right through the heart of the Cincinnati area, making it easy to quickly get to any point in the city. When it is this easy to get around the city, it makes it perfect for getting behind the wheel of your rental car and going to popular destinations in the city like the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, the Cincinnati Art Museum, and the Findlay Market.
  • Cincinnati is not unlike a lot of large cities in that you will find some difficult driving conditions during the morning and evening hours. It is important to remember that during the winter months, roads can get a little slick so take that into account before you start driving. Also, remember that popular destinations along the Ohio River in the downtown area can get crowded during the weekend and holiday periods.
  • Intermediate car hire from Budget in Cincinnati are around -176% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about hiring a car from Budget in Cincinnati

  • What is the most convenient location for me to pick up my Budget rental car?

    When you are making the choice to book with Budget car rentals in Cincinnati, you will find that one of the most convenient places to pick up your vehicle is at the Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport. The airport has a convenient rental car center that you can easily walk to from the terminal building. For travelers already in the downtown Cincinnati area, Budget has a very convenient location right on W Fourth St.

  • What are some of the advantages of using a Budget rental car?

    The most important reason to book via Budget car rentals in Cincinnati is that this company offers a large number of pick-up/drop-off locations in the greater Cincinnati area. You can pick up your rental and then return it practically anywhere in the United States. When you join the Budget Fastbreak program, you can earn points from your rentals towards discounts on future rentals. They also speed you through the rental process by allowing you to go right to your car, skipping any rental counter lines.

  • What are some of the best places to park my rental in Cincinnati?

    After you book your Budget rental car in Cincinnati and begin driving, you will find plenty of free parking options throughout the suburbs and outskirts of Cincinnati. One of the great things about driving in the downtown Cincinnati area is that even though there's metered parking, you can use credit and debit cards to pay for your parking. You can even use your smartphone to pay. All meters have clearly posted rates and quite a few meter locations are free on evenings and weekends. 

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

    Intermediate (Honda Civic or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type from Budget in Cincinnati.

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

    Budget has 6 hire locations in Cincinnati. 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: Cinci./N. Kentucky airport (CVG)?

    No (according to our data)

  • Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Cinci./N. Kentucky airport (CVG)?

    Yes