Book Budget hire cars in Columbus

• Where are some good spots in Columbus to get a Budget rental car?

  If flying, a popular spot for travelers to pick up their rental car is the John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). If you happen to already be in the center of Columbus and don't want to make your way back to the airport, a better option is the location at 104 East Long St., in the heart of downtown Columbus. If you are farther to the north in a suburb like Worthington, the location at 6060 Busch Blvd is closer. Visitors that are west of the city center in the Lincoln Village area might select the location at 4621 W. Broad Street.

• What are some reasons to choose Budget over other brands?

  Budget is known for offering budget-friendly rental rates, making it an economical choice for travelers. Budget provides a variety of vehicles to select from to cater to different travel needs and group sizes. They offer compact cars, SUVs, and trucks. Budget aims for transparent pricing to reduce the likelihood of unexpected fees or charges. With Fastbreak membership you can enjoy express return services that allow you to return your rental car more quickly. The Budget mobile app makes it easy to manage reservations and access your Fastbreak profile from your smartphone or tablet.

•  What are some tips for parking a rental car in Columbus?

  Columbus has numerous parking garages, and lots located in and around the downtown area. Popular garages include the Columbus Commons Garage, North Market Garage, and the Convention Center Garage. The cost for these spots is around $5.00 to $15.00 to park for 2 hours. On-street parking is available in many areas of Columbus. Be sure to check for parking signs and regulations. Please use meters or mobile apps where required. In some areas, street parking is free, but there can also be spots that cost from $0.80 to $1.50 to park for 2 hours.

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

  Large hire cars (Dodge Durango or similar) are the most frequently booked hire car types from Budget in Columbus.

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

  Budget has 8 hire locations in Columbus. 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: Columbus airport (CMH)?

  Yes

• Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Columbus airport (CMH)?

  Yes

Reviews for Budget in Columbus

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I had to wait for about an hour to get the car as the line was extremely long and there were only two agents trying to deal with it all. When I got to one, he was efficient and it all went smoothly, but the wait was awful. The car itself was good and I liked it. Getting the car was easy and so was the return. But, why only have two overworked agents when there were so many reservations?Reviewed 28 Sept 2026

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Very friendly staff!Reviewed 17 Jul 2026

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Information about needing a credit card was not provided when using debit card to reserve. I was unable to pick up the car and was not refunded for insurance. Everyone I've talked to to resolved the issue was extremely hard to understand and had no intention of helping I was transferred to multiple different people who weren't who I needed to be taking to. It honestly feels like your whole business is a scam.Reviewed 17 Jun 2026

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Poor! I was notified that didn’t have any cars for rent!!Reviewed 19 Mar 2026

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The employees were super friendly and helpful!Reviewed 8 Mar 2026

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Easy process, decent cost, people were nice and helpful.Reviewed 25 Oct 2025

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Distance to rental location from the airport.Reviewed 22 Sept 2025

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I was charged an extra 88+ for mileage.Reviewed 8 Sept 2025

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They didn’t have a car for meReviewed 31 Aug 2025

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Very badReviewed 26 Jun 2025

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The Nissan Sentra I was given ran very smoothly for my trip, and I enjoyed most of my experience. However, when I returned from my trip, I went home first to drop off my luggage. After about 7 minutes of the car being off, I started it again, and suddenly all the warning lights were on. Brake light, engine light, oil light, and the steering wheel locked. None of these lights had come on at any point during the previous drives. When I called Budget to explain why I was not going to return on time, instead of telling me at once that there was an option to have the car towed since it could not be driven, their representative had me extend my reservation another day. They claimed this would cost less than returning the car late. I made efforts to fix the car and ascertain the issues its lights indicated, but nothing I did seemed to help or change the car's condition. Since I was parked on the side of the road, I put the car in reverse to get it into my driveway for safety, at which point the car would only go forwards. I immediately parked it, called Budget back, and explained in greater detail that I needed them to pick up the car. At that point, they did send a tow truck within an hour and a half. I have little experience renting cars, but friends have told me that the first Budget representative's actions were wrong, and I concur. I believe that I made it clear that the car could not be driven during this call, but the representative did not say anything about helping me get it towed, and I had no idea it was a potential service of the company until my second call. The tow truck driver also told me that Nissan cars suddenly locking up and breaking early in their life is very common. I would likely not use Budget again despite my good experience with the car up to that point, based solely on the poor handling of this situation at the end.Reviewed 23 May 2025

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Branch staff were nice, car was very good. Thanks!Reviewed 10 Apr 2025

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