Book Budget car hires at Sacramento Intl Airport

• Which car at Budget car rentals at Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) is best for a Northern California road trip?

  If you’re planning on heading to the coast to visit Muir Woods, Big Sur, and the Golden Gate Bridge, we recommend choosing a hybrid sedan or a compact SUV. California, especially the areas near San Jose and San Francisco, have more EV charging stations than most places so you’ll be able to charge the vehicle during your road trip. A sedan will give you enough room to fit your bags if you’re planning to stay at hotels during your road trip. However, if you’re traveling with up to 5 people or plan to camp in Big Sur, we recommend choosing a compact SUV. This vehicle type offers enough room for camping gear, but won’t be difficult to park in the small coastal towns.

• What add-ons can I include with Budget car rentals at Sacramento Intl Airport?

  When you book your Budget car through KAYAK, you can choose from a variety of add-ons guaranteed to upgrade your trip. Some of the most popular add-ons include one-way returns and roadside protection. If you’re traveling with a baby or toddler, don’t forget to book an infant, child, or booster seat for an additional fee. You can also choose the insurance plan that makes you feel confident on the road, including the Loss Damage Waiver (LDS), supplementary insurance, and personal accident insurance.

• Can I return my rental car after hours at Budget car rentals at Sacramento Intl Airport?

  Yes, you can return your car even if the rental center is closed. Budget car rentals at Sacramento Intl Airport is open daily from 6:00 am until 12:00 am, which coincides with the time when most flights arrive and depart. However, if you need to return the car between 12:00 am and 6:00 am, it’s a simple process. Once you arrive at Sacramental Intl Airport, follow the Budget car return signs. Next, park the car in the designated return parking, and thoroughly check for any forgotten personal items. Then, lock the car, and write down the mileage and fuel level on the contract. Finally, place the contract and the keys in the clearly marked drop box.

• How much does it cost to hire a car from Budget at Sacramento Intl Airport?

  On average a hire car from Budget at Sacramento Intl Airport costs £30 per day.

• What is the most popular hire car from Budget at Sacramento Intl Airport?

  Intermediate (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most frequently booked hire car type from Budget at Sacramento Intl Airport.

• Where can I find Budget hire cars at Sacramento Intl Airport?

  6420 Mcnair Circle is the closest Budget hire car location to Sacramento Intl Airport. The telephone number for this location is +1 916 922 4789.

• Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF)?

  Yes

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10.0

Excellent! Fast and friendly. No upsell drama.Reviewed 21 Jun 2025

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4.0

The company failed to reserve the car that I reserved. They gave us a substandard vehicle that didn’t meet our needs.Reviewed 8 May 2025

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Very efficient pickup and drop off.Reviewed 16 Feb 2025

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Ease of pick up and drop offReviewed 3 Feb 2025

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6.0

The person who rented the car to me assured me that the credit card I presented would only be used to put a hold on the rental but not pay for it. This was important as a different credit card was needed in order to rent the car without additional insurance. She turned out to be wrong. Luckily our rental was accident free so this mistake did not end up backfiring on us. It was distressing to me that she gave me the wrong information.Reviewed 25 Nov 2024

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8.0

Nice car, but renting electric vehicles is difficult for the return.Reviewed 12 Nov 2024

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2.0

My experience with Budget was great but my experience with kayak was disappointing I was charged for supplemental insurance by a third party which gave the impression that they were associated with budget. When i spoke with the associate at the time of renting the vehicle I specifically stated I didn’t need supplemental insurance and they said ok. I was still charged because the insurance offered on the website has nothing to do with Budget and is basically a scam. You can’t even contact a representative in person to cancel or dispute the charge totally unacceptable business practice. Will not be patronizing Kayak any longerReviewed 24 Sept 2024

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This location tried to up charge the vehicle charge from 120 to 600 and when I showed him the booking confirmation he claimed it was a mystery car and then came back with oh it’s and EV we have 6 of those available otherwise everything is sold out except the suv for $600/a day.. not what the booking confirmation showed so we rebooked with Enterprise no hikes, gimmicks or price gauging. Simple straightforward and for hundreds less!Reviewed 21 Jul 2024

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Car smelled like weedReviewed 10 Jul 2024

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I lost my bag about three days ago and I brought all my clothes and I was very pissedReviewed 5 Jul 2024

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Rental company tried to force me to take an electric vehicle saying it was their choice. I was told the car had a driving range of 200 miles and must be returned with 70% of battery life. Rental companies are stuck with electric cars that are not wanted by renters. This was a bait and switch situation. I was forced to take the large SUV at a higher price.Reviewed 4 Jun 2024

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I booked a "mystery" car and was delighted with the car I got. Price was very good, and the counter service was excellent. Long wait for shuttle was the worst part, and lack of correct signage on leaving the airport was next worst (I ended up at a freeway entrance that was blocked off), but Budget was responsible for neither.Reviewed 13 May 2024

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