Budget additional fees depends on the exact booking and pickup terms. The 3 research notes below show what is documented, which conditions matter, and where a branch confirmation is still needed.
Advertisement
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.
What the policy actually says
| Policy point | Applies when | Amount / status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 ↗ |
- Budget contract states a $35 charging fee for EV state of charge below 70% but greater than 10%.
- Budget contract assesses $70 total charging fees for EV returned with less than 10% SOC.
- Contract phrasing separately states more than 10% and less than 10%; avoid auto-calculating exactly 10%.
Advertisement
Check the rule against your booking
- Request an itemized all-in quote.
- Separate required airport or tax lines from optional coverage and extras.
- Check post-return triggers such as tolls and fuel.
- Save the location terms and signed agreement before leaving the counter.
What to do next
Use the related tool for a conditional estimate. If your location is not covered by a verified rule, the result will remain unverified instead of using another branch's rate.
Advertisement
Official sources
- Rental terms ↗ www.budget.com · reviewed 2026-11-02
- FTC consumer guidance on renting cars ↗ consumer.ftc.gov · reviewed 2026-11-02
Research checked 2026-11-02. Pickup terms and signed agreements can change. Verify your booking details before paying.
Related guides
Advertisement