Budget Car Rental News
Budget Drives a hard bargain in Canada
Budget Car Rental is stretching the travel dollar in Canada with its money-saving offer on rental vehicles. Through March 31, 2013, residents of the United States can save up to 35 percent on Budget vehicles when they visit Canada.
Budget car rental expands global operations to Singapore
There’s a new way to get around the Republic of Singapore. Budget Car Rental, one of the world’s leading vehicle rental brands, today announced the official opening of its rental location in Singapore, at Changi International Airport.
Budget Car Rental expands presence in Spain, 60 new locations
As part of its strategic growth initiative to expand its global footprint, Budget Car Rental has significantly strengthened its presence in Spain with the opening of 60 new car rental facilities in the first half of 2012.
Go mobile with Budget Car Rental’s new mobile apps
Budget Car Rental today announced its new mobile applications for the Apple iPhone® and devices running on Google’s Android mobile platform.
Budget seeks franchise partners to grow UK operation
Leading car hire firm Budget Rent A Car, has announced plans to grow the network of branches across the UK. Currently Budget operates 69 branches across the UK, 46 of which are operated by franchise partners.
Budget launches autumn sale to help Brits make most of their break away
Budget Car Hire announced its autumn sale, offering customers up to 20% off car hire worldwide.
Budget car hire extends UK network with seven new branches
Leading car hire company, Budget UK is strengthening its regional presence with the opening of seven new branches across the country. These new openings come as part of a wider expansion programme which has seen Budget grow to a network of 69 rental locations in the UK.
Avis raises ante in Dollar Thrifty bidding war
Avis Budget Group has raised its offer for car rental firm Dollar Thrifty in an ongoing bidding war with Hertz Global Holdings. The latest offer values Dollar Thrifty at $53 a share, trumping Hertz’s most recent bid which valued its rival at $50.25 a share, or $1.44 billion.
Budget rent-a-car launches dedicated redemption online booking tool for Miles & More members
Members of Europe’s leading frequent flyer programme, Miles & More can now redeem their award miles for car rental with Budget Rent-a-Car, one of the world’s top three car rental companies, at a dedicated microsite
England’s World Cup patriotism drives World Cup fever
Budget car hire reveals England fans’ are looking at less traditional ways of showing their support this summer
Budget Car Hire lands at Luton
Leading car hire company, Budget UK today opens its doors at Luton airport. This new branch opening follows an extensive expansion programme Budget has been rolling out across the UK over the past two months.
Budget waives its cancellation and no-show charges until further notice due to Icelandic eruption
Following the travel restrictions in place over Europe as a result of the volcanic eruption in Iceland, there has been confusion around whether customers can obtain a refund on car hire bookings they are unable to fulfil.