Although Tucson isn’t even half as large as nearby Phoenix, it does stretch out over about 227 square miles. Because of this, you aren’t going to be able to get around town when you visit Tucson simply by walking or even using ridesharing services. Instead, you will need to look into trying to book Budget car rentals in Tucson so that you always have a reliable ride. You may also want to think about renting a fuel-friendly vehicle from Budget since you’re going to spend your fair share of time out on the road getting from one place to the next.
Outside of being a very big city in terms of size, Tucson also has well over half a million people living in it. As a result, it isn’t uncommon for the roads in and around Tucson to be congested, especially at rush hour. You should try to stay off the road in Tucson during rush hour if you can, and you should also consider requesting a small car from Budget that you’ll be able to use to stay out of traffic.
If you're going to be visiting Tucson for the first time, you might get confused when you first start trying to make your way around the city. It’ll help to have a GPS navigation system you can count on, and that’s precisely what Budget can provide for you when you ask for one. Renting a GPS will come with a small fee, but you should find that it’ll be worth it once you see how much easier it’ll be to locate things in Tucson. You can also consider other add-ons available through Budget, such as car seats for young kids and extra insurance coverage for those who would like to sign up for it.
As soon as you touch down in Tucson, you’ll want to begin exploring the city and all it has to offer. You don’t want to get stuck waiting in lines trying to get your hands on the keys to your rental car. When you book Budget car rentals in Tucson, you can also sign up to be a part of the Budget Fastbreak program. It’ll help you avoid lines at the Budget counter while also providing you with a slew of other perks, such as exclusive deals on rental car reservations.
Supplier choice rental cars from Budget in Tucson are around 39% cheaper than other car types, on average.
FAQs about renting a car from Budget in Tucson
Where is the best place to pick up a Budget rental car in Tucson?
There are five Budget locations in Tucson that you can use when picking up or dropping off a rental car. When you book Budget car rentals in Tucson, your best bet might be to pick it up right at the Tucson International Airport (TUS) location, which is situated at 7275 South Tucson Boulevard. Other Budget locations, like the one at 7920 East 22nd Street in the Pantano Parkview Shopping Center, can also be considered, but you can’t beat the convenience of using the airport location.
Can I cancel a Budget rental car reservation in Tucson without being charged a fee?
If you’re on the fence about reserving a rental car from Budget in Tucson, you should go ahead and do it anyway. You’re always free to cancel a reservation with Budget later, as long as you don’t pre-pay for it with a credit card. Just choose the “Pay Later” option when you book a Tucson rental car through Budget, and you’ll be welcome to cancel it if you need to.
How challenging will it be for me to park a rental car from Budget in Tucson?
The downtown area of Tucson can get crowded, especially on weekends, and make it tough to find street parking. However, the city owns several garages in the area that can provide up to 3,000 parking spots. There are also another 1,000 parking spots in parking lots owned by the city, not to mention all the privately owned parking lots and parking garages you’ll also be able to use for your Budget rental car.
What is the most popular rental car from Budget in Tucson?
Compact (Jeep Compass or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Budget in Tucson.
How many car rental locations does Budget have in Tucson?
Budget has 5 rental locations in Tucson. Take a look at our Budget rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
Does Budget have a car rental location at the airport: Tucson airport (TUS)?
Yes
Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Tucson airport (TUS)?
Yes
Reviews for Budget in Tucson
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" off is easy."(in 1485 reviews)
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"More selection"(in 3893 reviews)
"They did not have any s to rent."(in 3893 reviews)
"Even though I booked a , there were none available for me."(in 3893 reviews)
Overall Rating6.2 OkayBased on 136 reviews
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6.2
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2.0
TERRIBLE AND UNACCEPTABLE. This is the email I sent to Budget customer service and have received NO RESPONSE. I am writing to express my extreme dissatisfaction with the unacceptable situation I am currently experiencing at the Budget rental car counter at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). I arrived at approximately 1:00 PM CT with reservation confirmation number 75010174 and have been waiting in line for over two hours and fifteen minutes. After 90 minutes of waiting, a single announcement was made stating that Budget has no available vehicles and is awaiting more to arrive, with no estimated time of arrival provided. I am currently one of approximately 60 customers in this line, all of whom are understandably frustrated and upset by this complete lack of preparedness and communication. This situation is a direct result of negligent business practices and demonstrates a severe disregard for your customers' time and travel plans. To arrive at a major airport with a confirmed reservation and be told there are no cars available, with no clear timeline for resolution, is simply unacceptable. The lack of timely and informative communication has only exacerbated the frustration of everyone waiting. We have been left standing in line for an extended period with no clear understanding of when or if we will receive the vehicles we reserved. I’d like this to be addressed ASAP and be properly compensated. I look forward to your response and a resolution to this unacceptable situation. Additionally, The car I received has dysfunctions. The infotainment system does not work it is completely frozen and there for the radio, CarPlay, navigation, etc. DOES NOT WORK. No music. In my rental car. For my drives within Dallas and to and from Austin. I have troubleshooted with no success. Again, this is unacceptable. Please find a resolution.Reviewed 9 Apr 2025
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2.0
It was a nightmare. Wasted $80 on Ubers to and from the airport and they told me they didn’t have a car for me. They should not make reservations if they are not actually reserving that car for you, it’s wrong.Reviewed 16 Mar 2025
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2.0
I arrived at the Budget counter at 6pm to find five people in line and only one agent. The line was closed and new arrivals were directed to the Avis counter. The Avis counter had 8 people in line and only one agent. After about 20 minutes another agent was added, but the line had grown even longer. As an agent finished they asked if there were any Avis or Budget Premier customers and took them first (that was frustrating, but I understood why). It seemed like we would be waiting at least an hour to get our car. I noticed that the Sixt counter next door had only one person in line and two agents. I used my phone to book a car with Sixt and dumped my Budget reservation. As I left with my keys I whispered to others in the Avis line, "Sixt has cars and they are quick..."Reviewed 11 Feb 2025
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10.0
Front desk staff was excellent. Courteous and competentReviewed 14 Jan 2025
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8.0
No issues. Would rent there again.Reviewed 6 Nov 2024
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8.0
Car was excellent and met our needs very well. The exterior of car was dirty and windshield especially. Tucson does not have rain that often, so car could have been washed.Reviewed 25 Oct 2024
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2.0
Terrible service that doesn’t follow their terms and conditions.Reviewed 17 Sep 2024
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Was over charged when i was told there would bw no extra charge for the differwnt carReviewed 4 Sep 2024
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I got to my reservation time and there was maybe 12-15 people in line with two workers in the front. I stood in line for over 2 hours. Not once did the employees apologize. Maybe 3-5 people left the line to enterprise and was in line less than 15 minutes. Myself after the 2 hours past my reservation time, one worker just grabs her stuff and just says “someone will be with you”. Waiting for the one desk employee for around 20 minutes. I make it to the counter to find out that budget did not have the car I reserved. I left the counter and walked to enterprise. I will never go back to budget.Reviewed 20 Aug 2024
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6.0
The woman at the service desk was very kind. Unfortunately, the mini van was damaged before I got it off the lot so I had to get another one. The second van was not clean. Very poor representation for Budget.Reviewed 4 Jun 2024
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8.0
I needed a car at the last minute due to a canceled flight from Tucson. The only way to get to our destination for a celebratory event was to book a flight on another airline from Phoenix. I was able to make a car reservation online from my phone which was easy to do. When the counter opened the service person was very helpful but the added charges were very confusing and unclear. What started as a less than one-day rental to get from the Tucson airport to Phoenix airport costing about $100 turned into a rental for less than 8 hours for $250. Otherwise, the rental was excellent.Reviewed 21 May 2024
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Kayak didn't prompt me for my FastBreak number so I initially had to stand in line, which was 10+ people and didn't move the entire time I was there. I eventually managed to add my reservation to FastBreak and was able to get my car there but I would have wasted a huge amount of time if that didn't work.Reviewed 18 Apr 2024
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