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Budget car hire prices in Queens

These are the best prices for 2-9 May.
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Most popular car type

Medium

Top tips for hiring a car from Budget in Queens

  • 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.
  • Medium car hire from Budget in Queens are around 44% 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

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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10.0
The female sales associate that served me when I picked up my car was excellent. A definite asset to your agency/company. I picked up my car at 9:30 pm on 4.16. She brought my car to the terminal from the lot and then took the time to sit with me in the car to explain how the GPS system connected to my car and various other features of the car, SHE WENT THE EXTRA MILE IN DOING HER JOB!! THANK YOU!!! I thought I was renting a RAV4, instead I was given a VW Atlas. Sad to say, I did not think to request a non-smoking vehicle. I have coronary artery disease and after I was a few miles from the airport, I realized that someone who previously rented this vehicle, smoked in the car. BIG DISAPPOINTMENT. Apart from the vehicle not being smoke free and really not clean. The rental experience was good only because of your female associate who served me.Reviewed 24 Apr 2026
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2.0
The Pick-Up was an extremely poor experience. From the moment we got to the terminal and the woman outside demanded that only renters are allowed inside. Anyone else had to wait outside with the baggage. I waited in line for one hour, because there was only one agent working the Budget window. Eventually, a couple of other agents came out to help, but that was over 40 minutes into still waiting in line. The thing that really set me off was one agent, an older, white gentleman, after he came back from his break, made a joke “now helping #477“ Everyone in line looked at each other with bewilderment and I finally said something out loud, “we’ve been waiting in line for 45 minutes and you’re making jokes?“ It was completely inappropriate. You would think that on a Saturday afternoon in Maui, Budget would have staffed more appropriately for the level of business they were experiencing. I’m going to guess it’s this busy every Saturday at that time.Reviewed 24 Apr 2026
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8.0
waiting to pick up rental at Budget counter was way too long, almost an hour...Reviewed 24 Apr 2026
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8.0
There were 4 people ahead of me when I went to pick up the rental car and only 2 agents. While I was waiting in line, about another dozen clients walked in - I would not have been happy to be the last person in that line. It probably took me 30 minutes to get the car. (2 interruptions by customers who were having issues with the cars they just rented) The agents were friendly and professional, the car suited my needs and I had no issues with it beyond connecting it to my iPhone for the navigation tool. Returning the car was very easy and quick and the shuttle promptly returned us to the airportReviewed 24 Apr 2026
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10.0
The Grand Highlander was a good choice for 4 people and luggage. The overall quality was good, the ride was good and smooth.Reviewed 24 Apr 2026
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2.0
Hiddin fees they dont inform you aboutReviewed 24 Apr 2026
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4.0
The car was excellent and the employee was working so hard but it took a full hour and a half (90+ minutes) of standing in line to pick up the car because there was only one person working the rental desk (at noon!). It was the longest rental car line I've ever experienced and it delayed the rest of the trip. I wish there had been more employees working.Reviewed 24 Apr 2026
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10.0
Picking up the car was quick and easy. Dropping off the car was even quicker.Reviewed 24 Apr 2026
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8.0
Nice car, easy experience but they tried to add a $30 junk fee that I had to wait in two different lines to get removed. It’s happened multiple times to me where rental companies add junk fees on top of the agreed upon price without telling the customer just to see if they can get away with it which is unethical.Reviewed 24 Apr 2026
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6.0
The car was filthy dirty. The windshield had something on it that wouldn’t come off.Reviewed 24 Apr 2026
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8.0
When picking up the car, was just pointed in the direction of the car and left to find on our own. Could have been a little clearer on location as garage was large. Drop off was painless!Reviewed 24 Apr 2026
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8.0
it was a good experience, but i'm waiting on an email receipt for my travel claim.Reviewed 24 Apr 2026
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