Budget car rental is quite fast. It took less than 5 minutes to go directly to the parking lot and pick up the car.

We had already paid for a full-size SUV, but upon arrival, they told us we had reserved a compact car and insisted we pay extra for the larger vehicle. Being forced into an upsell felt really unpleasant.

Budget is quite dominant in Australia. This is my first time using Budget in the U.S. The main reason is the price advantage.

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There were a lot of people in line, waited for more than half an hour! The key issue was the irresponsible staff. I booked a 7-day rental from 8 AM to 8 AM for a different drop-off location, but they changed it to return by 12 noon, charging me an extra $30. I didn't notice it at the time. It was only when I contacted the rental service customer support that they discovered it. When I went back to clarify, they used various excuses, saying the location wasn't open in the morning! The drop-off location opens at 8 AM, so I arrived at 7 AM and waited till 8 AM to pick up the car. The rental service already provides third-party insurance, but they'll tell you it's not included and suggest you buy it. Insist on not buying it. Make sure to check the charges carefully when picking up the car. If there's any issue, contact customer support.