Book Budget car rentals in Tampa

Cons: The car was very shaky and the steering felt very loose but what was worse. After waiting for over an hour just in line to pickup my car. I had no choice in my selection. Then they doubled my cost. There were to be no addons at all. The only thing added was my account number with Dollar. The total cost of $62 and the rep verified that when I was checking in. When I paid just before my flight the woman charged me $126 - double of my total original cost. I did not see this until I was getting ready to board. I emailed them to request a refund and to find out exactly why my cost was double. There has never been a response. I want the additional charge refunded and no one has bothered to respond. I am getting ready to file a complaint with my credit card company. Marie E. Peed

Cons: not all budget locations are equal. beware if you are dropping off in Bradenton

Cons: Price quoted always seems to change when I drop off at airport....always an increase

Cons: Waited too long in line for pick up. Customer service was very slow.

Cons: Prior to the trip, I called to ensure the rental would be available and to clarify my booking. I spoke with someone who was very difficult to understand. As a senior citizen, it was difficult to hear and understand the information she was sharing.

Cons: Manager here charged us for a full tank but after discussion, refunded it.

Cons: Had to figure out a few things on the car on my own before starting out

Cons: Rental was reserved for airport pickup and agent said it was at another location. Price for airport pickup was now double the price. Went to offsite location and it was closed!! Called Hertz and got a better deal by far. Awful experience.

Cons: The reason I used your service was because you show on your quote that the car I would be getting was a 5 series BMW. I had one of those cars and really liked it. I got the quote and it still had the 5 series BMW. Once I confirmed, the car switched to a Lincoln MKS and when I called about it they said that was not guaranteed but that I might get a Cadiillac CTS. That was maddening enough but when I got there to pick up the car, I received a Buick. I feel I should have received a sizable discount considering my BMW 550i cost me $72,000 and the Buick I ended up with cost new $32,000. Yes, the car was comfortable and it had some nice amenities but still it was NO BMW, it was no Lincoln or Cadillac.

Cons: The Service light was on during my rental week, this light was on when I pick up the car. Cleaness of the interior of this SUV was very dusty. Windows where also not cleaned when vehicles was washed.

Cons: After making a reservation, 5 weeks prior to our trips, I was told they had no cars for me when I got to counter. They offered no alternatives options.

Cons: Having to barter for an upgrade when we were told to request one.

Cons: It was slow to get the car, 3 people I front of me in line took a while to get processed. . I was 3/4 of the way done with signing for the car when the customer service agent just walked away to attend to another customer who was having issues. i was left to stand there and wait for at least 5 minutes until the agent came back and printed my receipt. After a chaotic morning and delayed flight; waiting for a receipt put me over the edge a bit.

Cons: Car not available at check in

Cons: Slow pickup, too expewnsive

Cons: Final cost was higher than when booked. Agent at desk implied that the insurance provided by Kayak (Allianz) was insufficient and I would need additional supplemental insurance during my rental--for an additional fee. I didn't appreciate the pushy sales tactic, and the check-in process took entirely too long, considering all my information was already on file.

Cons: With the cold weather, the low tire pressure light came on. When I mentioned it at the time of return, the agent did not seem to care and did not apologize.

Cons: Although it was physically clean, it smelled like a barn. Being my first time renting a car, the lady I had at the desk, explained almost nothing and I got most of my information from the person next to her, helping another couple. Also, a quick run through on features of the car would be helpful, for example when a car has no automatic headlights or a strategically place. It difficult to find gas door opener, very slow to accelerate also.

Cons: Oslt. Long wait between paper work and vehicle availability

Cons: No customer service available 24/7.

Cons: The car needed tender loving care for the mechanic

Cons: When we picked up our rental car we've noticed plenty of fire ants running on the outside of the vehicle. As soon as we opened the door we saw some on the floor and the seats. When we told the rental person, he told us that they are only on the outside. So we took the car due to our time limit. Soon enough, those insects started biting us, and they are also crawled into our luggages. So we took it back right away and we requested another car, or at least a full clean. We were told that there is no other minivan at their location and they are unable to clean the car. Since we didn't have any other option, we took it to the nearest car wash. When they cleaned the car, they told us that there were lots of food underneath the seats and they were covered with thousands of thousands of ants!!!!! We were not only upset about it, but our suitcases were ruined as well as we were covered with ant bites.... When we went back to the rental place to complain, we were told that both of the two people who rented us the car were fired over the weekend due to many complaints, but we were also advised to complain through email. We are very upset with Budget rental, so we aren't planning on renting from them again.

Cons: There were a lot of upgrades attempted. Usually when you rent a car you need to get where you're going, not haggle over additional costs and options.

Cons: My drop off location was at an unmarked office downtown Tampa by the convention center. I drove around in crazy traffic for half an hour looking for the drop off location. I eventually learned I had to go to the valet parking area of the Embassy Suites building. The city doesn't allow any signs or markings. THERE REALLY SHOULD HAVE BEEN A NOTE SOMEWHERE IN THE PAPERWORK.

Cons: I raced here to return my car in time to avoid charges and they were closed. I called customer service and they said I had to bring it back in the morning. I rented my car early and returned it within 24 hours and they still charged me the additional hours. I explained it to the attendant and he didn't care. He would not adjust the bill.

Cons: Car had stains in the seat and rips in the material.

Cons: Car had scratches on front bumper. I assumed that was documented, but found nothing in the paperwork I was given. I took time-and-date photos for my protection, but feel I should not have to do that.