Headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, USA - Budget Rent-a-Car was initially established in Los Angeles, USA, in 1958. The original owner invested 10,000 USD in the start-up, but with a vision to grow the company significantly into a worldwide brand. Founder Mossi Mirkin’s vision was to not only create a brand that would appeal to those looking to save money, but also for those that valued a quality service. To this day, a car rental with Budget successfully combines quality with price.
From its initial ten car fleet, Budget, since the 1960s has grown substantially nationally and internationally. Currently, the company is present in more than 3,300 locations across 120 countries. Budget is dedicated to growing amicably, with the premise of continuing to offer a high end product with a very affordable rate.
Budget’s approach of adopting the latest innovations within the industry has helped it to continue providing an exceptional service and stay ahead of its competitors. Budget was acquired by Transamerica Corporation before eventually being sold off to Gibbons, Green and Amerongen Ltd in 1986 - one year before its initial public offering. In 2015, Budget became a subsidiary of the Avis Group – one of the world’s largest car rental groups. Maggiore Group – Italy’s forth largest car rental brand – was also acquired by the Avis Group.
Since 1954, Auto Europe has been providing car hire worldwide via its trusted partners – of which Budget is one. Having developed long-standing working relationships means that we are able to offer great deals, promotions and a competitive rental rate that is often cheaper than going direct. Along with standard vehicle hire, we also hire out luxury cars and motorhomes. Booking is simple, fast and secure, especially when using our online booking engine.
The Avis Budget Group offers a fully integrated rental service worldwide. This service is provided to all customers no matter where they are. With offices in central city locations, at key airports and main train stations – finding a convenient location shouldn’t be too difficult. Budget is renowned for listening to its customers and implementing changes according to feedback.
As an internationally known car rental brand, Budget has an excellent reputation both amongst its industry and the customers it serves. The Budget brand was further reinforced with the launch of the Budget Truck Rental. This addition caters to renting out trucks to both individuals and to commercial entities. The company is constantly innovating and investing in its future development.
The Avis Budget Group also manages a few key rental car companies in Europe, South America and Australia, amongst others. Maggiore, FranceCars, Apex and Payless being some of its key brands. Its most successful venture, however, has been that of Zipcar. A car sharing network, that offers car rentals per minute, hour or day in many key cities worldwide.
It is very easy to look for and place a car rental with Budget then via our secure online booking engine. Our website has been designed for simplicity and to provide full transparency so that all our customers can make an informed decision before booking. On our comparison page, you can utilise the filters to narrow down the best quotation.
Whether you are spending a weekend in London, a romantic getaway in Paris, or an exotic escape in Marrakesh, you’ll find the very best car rental offers here. With ample car categories available – from mini to large and even SUV’s – finding the right vehicle for your needs shouldn’t be too difficult. Contact us today to find out more or to speak to one of our reservation agents.