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Reviews for Budget in Oakland

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10.0

The agent at the pickup counter was delightful, friendly and expeditious. Same for drop off experience!Reviewed Oct 23 2022

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2.0

The lied me. The agent sold me an upgrade that I didn't want. He didn't tell me anything about the upgrade, he just said that there was an error that would be solved when I return the car. Surprise: there wasn't any error and they regret to return the money because I signed the contract (that wasn't well explained). It's a scam. Don't rent a car here or in avis.Reviewed Oct 20 2022

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2.0

We didn’t like your service I will never do it againReviewed Oct 5 2022

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Car needed a wash, needed air in tires, inside of windshield was dirty, rear tag expired as of June, insurance card and registration expiredReviewed Sep 29 2022

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10.0

Excellent price and good serviceReviewed May 28 2022

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8.0

Pros:Plenty of room inside the truck.Reviewed May 24 2021

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Cons:Lines were too long, not enough people workingReviewed May 22 2021

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Pros:The free airport shuttleCons:Customer service was awful. The truck smelt of weed and was badly damaged on all sides. The truck only had 19k miles on the odometer and the engine was tinny and the suspension is busted.Reviewed May 6 2021

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Pros:I actually had a very bad experience. The worst nightmare for anyone, especially when. You book a week ahead of pick up and looking for to you trip, and then you get told we don't have what you want and may not have it until after the long weekend, after waiting for more then an hour. They told me to speak to the manager, even more rude. The car I was waiting for was waiting outside for 45 minutes, the manager took another customer who ahead turned up 5 minutes ago, where I had been waiting for an hour. I have nothing against any race, but am Indian and the customer was white. This manager took the customer to the car and the customer didn't want it, so at this point I was getting mad and calling other companies, the manager came back and said I have a car for you. Now where did the car come from??? I called enterprise they had something waiting, but this manager was very rude and didn't have any apology or anything. I went with him to finish of the final paper work he wanted all the payment up front. Normally you would pay on return. In the end I just walked out of here. The worst place for customer service. I think he was racist.Cons:Improve everything about having self respect and respect everyoneReviewed Apr 7 2021

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Pros:The third vehicle that we eventually ended up with worked and was niceCons:Literally everything. More people working the counters, cars not smelling like people took their smoke breaks in them, car batteries having been tested before giving those vehicles out to customers. Not charging customers for fuel when they couldn't stop because the car you have them wouldn't start back up again.Reviewed Apr 6 2021

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Pros:I stood in line for one hour and ten minutes while a single agent served dozens of clients. She was clearly doing her best, but it was a circus. At one point, Budget customers heard that they could also get served at the Avis counter. Some were successful and others were told they had to go to the back of the enormous Budget line. I will never forget it. It was horrible.Cons:Perhaps have more staff at the AIRPORT to provide customer service? Waiting in line for more than an hour is UNACCEPTABLE. My rental was only supposed to be twelve hours. I was not even offered a pro-rate on my rental--I was there on time for pick-up but ended up dinking around waiting for customer service until nearly ninety minutes into my rental. I spent the rest of the day rushing to get my errands run. Ruined my day. Thanks.Reviewed Mar 28 2021

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Cons:Checkout was awful. The per-person time to checkout was excessive, people who already checked out kept coming back in and going up to the counter, it was close to 45 mins from time I got off shuttle until time I got in car. Car reeked of smoke.Reviewed Mar 22 2021

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• Where can I find Budget locations in Oakland?

  Without a doubt, one of the most popular places to pick up a Budget rental car is the Oakland Airport (OAK) since so many travelers arrive here on aby air. If you are already in Oakland and you want to pick up a rental, a better choice than his back to the airport is to pick it up at one of the two locations in the city including the one at 121 98th Avenue or the one at 2428 Webster Street, which sits right in the heart of downtown Oakland.

• What are some benefits of choosing Budget in Oakland?

  Budget rental car prides itself on having some of the most competitive prices for rental cars in any marketplace, including Oakland. They have a fleet of very reliable and well-maintained vehicles, meaning renters can assure themselves of having a hassle-free driving experience during a trip to Oakland. The staff at Budget has great insight into Oakland and the surrounding areas, making it quite beneficial for renters to use Budget when they are visiting the Oakland area for the first time.

• Where should I park my rental in Oakland?

  When exploring downtown areas or commercial districts, you'll encounter metered street parking. Pay attention to posted regulations, time limits, and payment requirements, as they may vary. While metered parking may incur fees of about $2.00 per hour, many street parking spaces are free in certain areas. Additionally, downtown Oakland provides public parking lots and garages with hourly rates ranging from approximately $4.00 to $10.00 per hour. If you plan to visit popular locations like the waterfront or specific attractions, designated parking areas with varying fees may be available.

• What is the most popular rental car from Budget in Oakland?

  Premium (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Budget in Oakland.

• How many car rental locations does Budget have in Oakland?

  Budget has 3 rental locations in Oakland. 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: San Francisco airport (SFO)?

  Yes

• Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from San Francisco airport (SFO)?

  Yes