If you are not already a member of the Budget Fastbreak program, consider joining for free when you book Budget car rentals in Queens. As a member in this program, you can skip the long lines that a large and popular rental company like Budget can often have. Fastbreak members simply show up at the rental agency, follow the signs to the Fastbreak display board, go to the parking spot listed next to your name, get your car, drive to the exit, show your ID, and enjoy driving your Budget rental. When you return the car, you just have to drop it off and Budget will email the receipt to you.
Add some extra peace of mind to your car rental when you book Budget car rentals in Queens by purchasing the car rental insurance that Budget has to offer. Knowing that you are fully covered will make driving around New York that much more enjoyable. Budget offers primary coverage car insurance for a fee that get’s added on to your rental policy. This insurance covers all authorized drivers on the policy, theft, and damage.
When you book Budget car rentals in Queens, one pickup location is JFK. Budget car rental counters are found at JFK in the baggage claim of all terminals. To actually pick up the car, take the free AirTrain from your terminal to Federal Circle Station. If you cannot find a Budget counter in your terminal, look for a Budget courtesy phone in the baggage claim. Budget car rental agencies at JFK are open 24 hours.
When you book Budget car rentals in Queens, one of the agencies services the La Guardia Airport and is, in fact, just outside LGA airport grounds. Once you land at the La Guardia airport, make your way to the Rental Car Shuttle Transfer Point in Terminal A in order to catch a shuttle to the Budget agency, which is located just outside the airport at 88-08 23rd Avenue, Queens. This agency is open daily from 6 am to 11 pm.
Small car hire from Budget in Queens are around 38% cheaper than other car types, on average.
FAQs about hiring a car from Budget in Queens
How old do I have to be in order to book Budget car rentals in Queens?
In order to book Budget car rentals in Queens, you need to be 18 years old with a valid credit card and driver's license. However, you will be charged a daily Young Renter fee if you are younger than 25 years old. If you are a driver between the ages of 18 and 20, you'll be charged around $52 a day. If you are a driver who is 21 years old to 24 years old, you will be charged about $35 a day as a young driver. Drivers who are not yet 25 will not be allowed to rent certain kinds of cars, including luxury cars, minivans, specialty vehicles, 12-passenger vans, full-size SUVs, and premium SUVs.
When I book Budget car rentals in Queens, can I drop off my rental vehicle at a different location from the one where I picked it up?
Sometimes, yes. Whether you can book a pickup and drop off at different locations often depends on the kind of vehicle you want, the rental dates, and the duration of the rental period. When you book Budget car rentals in Queens, you can arrange to drop off your car in other locations throughout New York City, New York State, and across the country.
What kind of cars are in the fleet that I can choose from when I book Budget car rentals in Queens?
The Budget fleet in Queens includes economy, compact, standard, intermediate, and full-size sedans. Budget rental options in Queens also include minivans, standard SUVs, intermediate SUVs, full-size SUVs, and premium SUVs. You can also rent premium and luxury cars. The high-end vehicles available at Budget include the Chrysler 300, Volvo XC60, Lincoln Nautilus, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKX, Cadillac XT5, Infiniti Q70, and others.
What is the most popular car hire from Budget in Queens?
Medium hire cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are the most frequently booked hire car types from Budget in Queens.
How many car hire locations does Budget have in Queens?
Budget has 0 hire locations in Queens. 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: John F Kennedy Intl airport (JFK)?
Yes
Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from John F Kennedy Intl airport (JFK)?
Yes
Does Budget have a car hire location at the airport: Newark airport (EWR)?
Yes
Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Newark airport (EWR)?
Yes
Does Budget have a car hire location at the airport: LaGuardia airport (LGA)?
Yes
Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from LaGuardia airport (LGA)?
Yes
Reviews for Budget in Queens
Pros
"Staff was cordial, "(in 3750 reviews)
" and easy to find"(in 3750 reviews)
"The was also terrific"(in 3683 reviews)
Cons
"The is absolutely atrocious."(in 355 reviews)
"Cancelled the reservation the ."(in 377 reviews)
"Avoided long lines to ."(in 3893 reviews)
Overall rating6.6 OkayBased on 10000 reviews
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.3
Overall
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.7
Value for money
6.6
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2.0
Very disorganized. Car not ready at reservation time. No receipt after I turned it in.Reviewed Nov 25 2025
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2.0
No one joined me to review its condition at the pickup. It had damage all over the exterior. The drop off parking was not indicated by any signage. Very hard to find. The key deposit box was also not indicated by signage. No one available by phone at 9:00 pm. No chat function at 9:00 pm. No directions to drop off parking on website.Reviewed Nov 25 2025
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4.0
budget inside the airport was great! friendly and helpful at midnight!! but!!! when i booked on kayak, somehow my car resy thru priceline was for a budget location 1 mile OUTSIDE the airport.. this can never happen, should never ever happen to anyone!! please sort this out for avoiding future mishaps🙏🏽🙏🏽🤪Reviewed Nov 24 2025
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6.0
Very long line for check inReviewed Nov 24 2025
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6.0
Whomever is cleaning the windshields of your pick up trucks is doing a dreadful job. Both rentals I had, rented one week apart, different trucks, neither one could you see out of the windshield SAFELY, especially driving into sunlight and also when nighttime driving due to rhe streaks and dirt still on the glassReviewed Nov 24 2025
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2.0
They did not have enough staff to clean and prepare vehicle's. I arrived early, but waited in line for an hour before they could help me. Desk staff were pleasant and doing their best, but they had no cars to hand out. They were waiting for a car - any car - to come up on their screens so they could assign it to us. I paid for a luxury passenger car, but ended up in a Chrysler minivan. And this is where it became obvious. When I got upstairs to the rental lot - there were PLENTY of cars. Hundreds. But they had no staff to prepare/clean and turn them over. When I got back the receiving staff were extremely rude. Would not even make eye contact with me. I need receipts for the work I do and politely asked if he would process my return so the receipt could be generated, he just kept saying rudely over and over again "check your email!" But here's the thing - it's been 24 hours now and I still don't have a receipt. Will not rent from them again. Worst rental experience I have ever hadReviewed Nov 22 2025
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10.0
People at budget were friendly, efficient, and made it possible to work within my schedule. I have no problems going back to them again.Reviewed Nov 21 2025
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2.0
Free cancellation was not freeReviewed Nov 21 2025
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2.0
Quote I got online was not what I paid, even opting for the additional insurance. There were hidden fees that were not obvious to me. Paid much more than expected. The front seat was stained when we picked it up. Chocolate? I hope that was all it was.Reviewed Nov 20 2025
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4.0
I booked a Tesla or similar EV but they were completely out of EVs so I got a worn out beat up Mazda instead. Not even close to a Tesla. Could have at least gotten an upgrade for the inconvenience of not having any EVs but instead I got to downgrade.Reviewed Nov 20 2025
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2.0
Took 1.5 hrs to return car due to poor process at this location. Offered minimum compensation for all their mistakes from beginning to end. Never rent from San Diego again!Reviewed Nov 19 2025
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2.0
They could not find our reservation and told us we needed to make a new one. They could not honor the price and we paid 3x more than our original price. They said it's a communication issue between Kayak and the local car rental company Budget/Unidas. It is very frustrating to plan and and face this inconvenient & expensive 'surprises' on the spot. I will never again book anything using Kayak as a third party.Reviewed Nov 18 2025
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