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Budget car rental prices in Calgary
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Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar SMALL2
2
4-5
C$ 32/day
Nissan Versa
or similar SMALL4
2
4-5
C$ 29/day
Hyundai Elantra
or similar MEDIUM5
3
2/4
C$ 29/day
Chrysler 200
or similar MEDIUM5
3
4-5
C$ 33/day
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar LARGE5
2
4-5
C$ 38/day
Buick LaCrosse
or similar LARGE5
5
4-5
C$ 44/day
Chrysler 300
or similar LUXURY5
5
2/4
C$ 50/day
Class Full-size Truck
or similar PICKUPTRUCK5
2
2/4
C$ 39/day
Class Special Car
or similar Category5
5
2/4
C$ 31/day
Ford Escape
or similar SUV5
3
4-5
C$ 35/day
Class Special Sedan
or similar MEDIUM5
5
2/4
C$ 37/day
Ford Edge
or similar SUV5
3
4-5
C$ 48/day
Reviews for Budget in Calgary
Pros
" and helpful."(in 1394 reviews)
"Great price, very ."(in 3750 reviews)
" and fast."(in 1394 reviews)
Cons
"Terrible as well"(in 355 reviews)
"Will Budget again!"(in 252 reviews)
"Will Budget again."(in 252 reviews)
Overall RatingBased on 188 reviews
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8.0
The staff in the pickup and drop off were not very friendly.Reviewed 26 Sep 2024
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10.0
Great service, highly recommended !Reviewed 16 Aug 2024
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2.0
I showed up after reserving my car and was told there was only a smaller car available. I was told the cost would remain the same despite the car being a small SUV. I cancelled my reservation and immediately went to Avis who gave me a larger SUV at a less price than I even paid originally. I will NEVER be using Budget again.Reviewed 10 Aug 2024
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10.0
The car we were provided was amazing! (They upgraded us to an SUV) It was so easy to pick up and drop off. The customer service was so good. Quick and painless. The only thing that could be improved was the cleanliness of the vehicle. It had some crumbs on the seats and a spilled ice cream mark on the back seat. This has never happened before so I am assuming that they just had a ton of rentals back to back during the busy stampede week. Nothing that a quick vacuum before we left couldn't fix. 😁Reviewed 23 Jul 2024
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2.0
Quoted rate was not what was charged at the airport at drop offReviewed 12 Jul 2024
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10.0
Pick up/drop off location. Car was not washed due to city water restrictions.Reviewed 4 Jul 2024
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2.0
The car was excellent and in excellent condition, but there were a lot of hidden fees that the company kept silent about. When choosing a car, the price on the website was $68 for two days, with hidden fees they charged $412 for two days. This is not pleasant, the company must inform customers about hidden fees. I will never go to Budget again because I feel cheated.Reviewed 30 May 2024
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2.0
We didn’t have an experience as there was no car available when we arrived at 1:30amReviewed 27 May 2024
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2.0
My arriving flight was delayed by a few minutes. Then, for no obvious reason, we waited 30 minutes to get our checked luggage. I was 15 minutes past the ‘pickup time’ that I had entered on kayak, and the desk was closed. After a frustrating call to the Budget Call Center, I was told the airport location closed at the exact time I had booked the pickup for, and there was nothing they could do for me. A warning when I booked it and/or a call or text before they closed up for the night would’ve saved me a lot of middle-of-the-night frustration at the airport.Reviewed 29 Apr 2024
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2.0
When I arrived at 2am there was no one to serve me, even though someone was supposed to process me. I ended up getting an Uber.Reviewed 26 Apr 2024
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2.0
Lots of extra chargesReviewed 17 Mar 2024
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10.0
From pickup to drop off we had a fantastic experience!Reviewed 6 Mar 2024
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Where can I find Budget car rentals in Calgary?
15180 Bannister Road Southeast
Address
15180 Bannister Road SoutheastHours
| Monday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
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| Tuesday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
Phone
+1 403 226 1550Address
2000 Airport Road NortheastHours
| Monday | 07:00 - 17:0000:00 - 02:00 |
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| Tuesday | 07:00 - 17:0000:00 - 02:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 17:0000:00 - 02:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 17:0000:00 - 02:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 17:0000:00 - 02:00 |
| Saturday | 00:00 - 02:0007:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 02:0007:00 - 17:00 |
Phone
+1 403 221 1715Address
140 6th Avenue SoutheastHours
| Monday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
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| Tuesday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 19:00 |
Phone
+1 403 226 1550Address
5210 Macleod Trail SouthwestHours
| Monday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
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| Tuesday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
Phone
+1 403 299 6811Address
3328 26th Street NortheastHours
| Monday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
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| Tuesday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 14:00 |
Phone
+1 403 299 6800Address
1544 16th Avenue NorthwestHours
| Monday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
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| Tuesday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 14:00 |
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+1 403 226 1550Address
724 6th Avenue SouthwestHours
| Monday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
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| Tuesday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
Phone
+1 403 299 6830Address
Bay 6,125 11450 29th Street SeHours
| Monday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
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| Tuesday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
Phone
+1 403 226 1550Address
9707 Barlow Trail NeHours
| Monday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
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| Tuesday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
Phone
+1 403 226 1550Address
7687 110 Avenue NorthwestHours
| Monday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
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| Tuesday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
Phone
+1 403 226 1550Good to know
Most popular location | 2000 Airport Road Northeast |
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Most popular car type | Standard |
Average price | C$ 48/day |
Good deal | C$ 38/day |
Top tips for renting a car from Budget in Calgary
- One of the best reasons to book Budget car rentals in Calgary is that there are a large number of vehicle types available for rent. For example, families making a vacation trip to Calgary might choose one of the amazing SUV options from Budget. Business travellers looking to save a little money might choose a compact or economy model, while couples on a romantic getaway might consider one of the luxury models available from Budget.
- Drivers who book Budget car rentals in Calgary will find driving quite easy because of the number of highways that run through the center of the city. Highway 2 is a major north-south highway, and Highway 1 is a major east-to-west highway that both intersect right in the center of Calgary. Highway 201 makes a circle around the outskirts of Calgary, and drivers will soon find that getting to practically any destination in the city is easy with minimal use of surface streets.
- When you book Budget car rentals in Calgary during the winter you can sometimes find difficult driving conditions due to snow and ice. Travellers should know ahead of time that Budget car rental does not rent snow chains for their vehicles. That said, Budget does offer some great vehicles offering four-wheel-drive to make driving during these difficult conditions easier plus, you can even rent wintertime options like ski racks at some locations.
- Travellers that would like to go on a road trip through Alberta after arriving in Calgary do not need to worry about making their way back to Calgary with their rental car because Budget offers one-way rentals. That means travellers can fly to the Calgary International Airport (YYC) and pick up their rental car and then return the car to cities such as Calgary, Lethbridge, Red Deer, or Fort McMurray.
- 25% of our users found rental cars from Budget in Calgary for C$ 38 or less.
- Standard rental cars from Budget in Calgary are around 24% cheaper than other car types, on average.
FAQs about renting a car from Budget in Calgary
What are the best pick-up locations for Budget car rentals in Calgary?
While picking up your Budget car rental at the Calgary International Airport is quite convenient if you're flying into the city, travellers already in Calgary that would like to rent a car do not need to make their way back to the airport to get a car. There is a location in the center of Calgary on 6th Ave. Southwest, as well as one on 26th Street Northeast that both offer convenience for travellers looking to rent a car in Calgary.
What are the different car rental benefits or amenities offered by Budget in Calgary?
One of the best benefits of utilizing Budget is its Budget Car Rental Fastbreak Program. This is a loyalty rewards program that is free to join that allows travellers to simply show their valid driver's license and pick up the keys to the rental, and head to their car, and returns are just as easy. Budget has also assembled a medical advisory council that strives to ensure that every rental car offers the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety.
Where are the best places to park Budget car rentals in Calgary?
For drivers who plan on staying in the suburban areas of Calgary or more outlying areas, finding free street parking is generally going to be quite easy. When travellers begin to make their way into the center of Calgary, they will encounter far more paid parking options. That said, drivers can always find free street parking after 6:00 pm Monday through Saturday and all day during the day on Sunday. The city also has a number of multi-story parkades that offer a convenient place to find parking in a central location. You can also pay for parking with a credit card.
How much does it cost to rent a car from Budget in Calgary?
On average a rental car from Budget in Calgary costs C$ 48 per day.
What is the most popular rental car from Budget in Calgary?
Standard (Kia Sorento or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Budget in Calgary.
How many car rental locations does Budget have in Calgary?
Budget has 10 rental locations in Calgary. 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: Calgary airport (YYC)?
Yes
Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Calgary airport (YYC)?
Yes