Cheap Car Rentals in University District, Columbus

Beware: There is NO connection between online reservations, the customer service center, and the local offices. I made 3 separate reservations at 3 separate locations. Each time the vehicle was confirmed online, confirmed ‘available’ by customer service, but actually out of stock at each location. The local offices were very friendly and excellent at trying to help me, but I ended up not renting the vehicle. Just make sure to call the local pick-up location DIRECTLY to see what’s available. Frustrating experience.

Had a wonderful experience with dealing with pickup & dropped off. Just wish the van has windows that would open, has two-sided doors, and the bench-chairs has an adjustable backs for comfort. Otherwise, we've had a nice experience throughout. Thank you!

A little more clean but other than that everything was great

Great experience, friendly staff.

All good.

I went to pick up the car at counter off airport location. Counter refused to give me car they don’t even know why with my valid driver license stating that they don’t accept my licence, it has temporary. I have to go to airport to pick up cars while Budget policy is clearly stating that temporary license are accepted. I checked the website and took a screenshot. These counter needs to be more educated to provide services. For this reasons I will report this as my license card is valid with clean driving record and delivered by the DMV itself. It is a regular driver license issued by the government. It was the first time I got a mediocre service from budget. I wasted time and money and I can’t pick up the car. I will avoid doing these reservations.

It was great, the staff was pleasant and helpful

Huge lines at the counter. The car was rented to me dirty and without a full tank of gas. When I called customer service I was put on hold and ultimately hung up on. I gave the car back and am still fighting the charges. Awful experience.

Rental pick up was not at the airport but 25 miles away which meant I had to Uber at a cost of $50 to pick up the car. Also, I had to return the car here which meant I had to drop everyone off at the airport and take an hour to return the car plus get a friend to take me back.