Budget is listed as a traditional rental company in this U.S. policy directory. Amounts shown here are conditional research findings, not a quote for every location.
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Before you rely on a policy
Amounts and eligibility can change by branch, vehicle, card, and booking. A pending hold is different from a settled charge.
Policy evidence at a glance
| Policy point | Applies when | Amount / status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pay later general authorizationverified scoped | Reservation: pay later | Up to $200 extra hold | Official policy ↗ |
| Prepaid pickup authorizationverified scoped | Reservation: prepaid | $250 | Official policy ↗ |
| EV returned >10% and <70%verified scoped | Vehicle: EV; Soc gt: 10; Soc lt: 70 | $35 | Official policy ↗ |
| EV returned <10%verified scoped | Vehicle: EV; Soc lt: 10 | $70 | Official policy ↗ |
| EV returned exactly 10%boundary ambiguous | Vehicle: EV; Soc eq: 10 | Confirm with location | Official policy ↗ |
| Granted extension / change requestverified scoped | Requested change: extension or location change | $12 | Official policy ↗ |
Topic coverage status
| Topic | Current research status |
|---|---|
| Security Deposit | Documented examples |
| Debit Card Policy | Documented examples |
| Insurance Coverage | Branch terms needed |
| Additional Fees | Documented examples |
| Young Driver Fees | Branch terms needed |
| Additional Driver Policy | Branch terms needed |
| Tolls and Fuel | Branch terms needed |
| Cancellation and Refunds | Branch terms needed |
| Billing Disputes | Branch terms needed |
A documented example does not mean every U.S. branch has the same rule. A missing example means we cannot responsibly quote a national amount.
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Choose the issue you need to resolve
Before you book or pick up
- Read the exact location terms, including any franchise or local-renter rule.
- Compare the quoted rental charge with any separate authorization hold.
- Confirm insurance and optional extras before signing.
- Keep the final receipt and return documentation if a charge is disputed.
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Official sources
- Required credentials and card hold ↗ www.budget.com · reviewed 2026-11-02
- Rental terms ↗ www.budget.com · reviewed 2026-11-02
Research checked 2026-11-02. Pickup terms and signed agreements can change. Verify your booking details before paying.
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