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Blackout dates are dates when special discounts or promotions are not available. These dates typically fall on or around major holidays or other peak travel seasons.
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No. Budget maintains a 100% smoke-free fleet in the U.S. and Canada, and any type of smoking (pipe, cigarette, cigar) is prohibited in all Budget vehicles. Just as renters are assessed a fee for cleaning the car’s interior for excessive stains, dirt or soiling attributable to the renter’s use, customers will be assessed an additional charge if the car smells of smoke when it is returned.
Rent a Budget car and breathe easy — because our stringent no-smoking policy is your assurance of a 100% smoke-free fleet. Isn’t it nice to know that, in this world of uncertainty, you can always depend on Budget for a clean, well-maintained, fresh-smelling vehicle? Rent now.
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We have five convenient Birmingham Metro locations: Birmingham International Airport, Messer Airport Highway, Downtown, Pelham, and Inverness. . We also have an airport parking facility at our Messer Airport Highway location. Please use our locations map to find the location of your choice with a list of that locations business hours.
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Credit Card – We gladly accept a variety of different credit cards. The card must be present at the time of rental. It must have the renter’s name embossed, and we must be able to obtain the full amount of the authorization at time of rental. In the event of a decline, the card cannot be run again for a full 24 hours. The authorization amount depends on the length of the rental. Once you have made the reservation, please contact the pick-up location for the exact authorization amount.
Check/Debit Card–If you prefer to use a bank issued check/debit card rather than a credit card, the card must be presented at the time of rental. It must have the renter’s name embossed and we must be able to charge the full deposit amount needed at the time of rental. If a bank-issued check/debit card is used to secure the rental, we will require the card be charged equal to $80.00 plus estimated rental charges, plus one additional day of all charges, fees and taxes or a minimum OR $300.00, whichever is greater. Some premium, luxury and specialty vehicles cannot be rented with a bank-issued check/debit card.
For check/debit card customers renting at the airport location, one of the following is acceptable as a third form of identification in addition to a driver’s license and debit card:
For check/debit card customers renting at an off-airport location, the following is acceptable as a third form of identification with the renter’s name and current address printed in addition to a driver’s license and debit card:
For Customers 21-24-we will accept a debit card but require a current bank statement and current pay stub (both within the last 45 days). The bank statement cannot show a past due or negative account balance or negative account activity. No other documents will be accepted.
A current Gold member of the Betterway Rewards Program who has received a certificate in the last 12 months will be exempt from the third form of identification requirements.
All other renters must present an air travel itinerary including return information (flight #, date, time, renter’s name) in lieu of the additional qualifying documents noted above when using a debit card.
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Credit and debit cards require the same amount of money to be available on the card. There is no difference in the amount that is needed just because it is a credit card or a debit card. The minimum deposit amount that we will need is $300.00 or more depending on the length of the rental. If you want to be sure on how much is needed, go ahead and make the reservation, then call us at (205) 322-3596 or email customercare@budgetbhm.com for the exact amount.
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There is an age requirement. You have to be 25 years old or older to rent a vehicle from Budget Rent a Car. If you are at least 21, you are still able to rent, but will pay a Young Adult Driver Fee of $27.00 per day extra.
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Yes, Betterway Rewards is the official frequent renter loyalty program of Budget Birmingham. For more information, please visit our Frequent Renter page.
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Customers enjoy the lowest available rates, most updated information, and local Birmingham specials by reserving on BudgetBHM.com. Find out for yourself my visiting our Deals page and signing up for our emails.
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You can reserve a one-way rental by calling us at (205) 322-3596 during business hours. Otherwise, please use Budget.com.
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Yes, additional drivers can be added at a cost of $13.00 per day as long as they are over the age of 25 and are present when you pick up the vehicle. Your legal spouse can be added for free as long as they are over the age of 25.
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