Budget Car Hire
in Fort Wayne

Hola Car Rentals is the only premium partner of the top car hire brands operating in Fort Wayne, giving you exclusive access to our All Inclusive+ rate. This rate includes benefits that no other company can match:

• Free liability coverage starting at US$ 300,000 in case of an accident (applies only to certain rates and itineraries)
• Toll cashback: recover up to 5% of the reservation's total value for toll charges incurred during your hire period
• Premium travel medical assistance providing up to US$ 150,000 in coverage for a maximum of 5 passengers in case of a medical emergency, excluding pre-existing conditions
• No Extra Charges© guarantee: if the counter charges you for something not listed on your confirmation and not an optional add-on you accepted, Hola Car Rentals will work to remove or reimburse the charge after verification

All of this comes at no extra cost, ensuring a fully protected car hire experience and peace of mind throughout your trip in Fort Wayne.

No. With Hola Car Rentals, all costs and charges for your booking in Fort Wayne are clearly shown at the time of reservation and in your confirmation email, so you know exactly what you are paying before you arrive at the counter.

On top of that, every Hola Car Rentals booking includes the No Extra Charges© guarantee. This is a pricing guarantee (not insurance) that protects you if the counter in Fort Wayne charges you for something that was not listed on your confirmation and was not an optional add-on you accepted. If that happens, Hola Car Rentals will work with the hire partner to remove or reimburse the charge after verification.

The only costs outside this guarantee are:

• Optional add-ons you choose at the counter (GPS, child seats, prepaid fuel)
• Usage-based charges (tolls, fuel shortfall, traffic fines)

The Budget counter at Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) is operated alongside Enterprise on the first floor of the terminal, directly across from baggage claim. No shuttle is needed: after collecting your bags, follow the airport signs to the Rental Car Facility, proceed to the counter on the first floor, present your documents, sign your agreement, and collect your keys. Your vehicle will be parked outside the baggage claim area, so you can walk directly to it.

Counter hours at the Fort Wayne airport Budget location are:

• Monday through Friday: 7:00 AM to 11:59 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
• Sunday: 8:00 AM to 11:59 PM

A 24-hour drop-off option is available at the Fort Wayne airport, so you can return your Budget vehicle outside staffed hours by parking in the rental lot and following the key-return instructions on your agreement.

To pick up your Budget hire in Fort Wayne, you must bring the following physical documents (digital copies are not accepted at the counter):

• A valid, original driver’s licence in the main driver’s name
• A major credit card with the driver’s name printed on the card, in the main driver’s name, for the authorisation hold
• A valid passport or government-issued photo ID (required for visitors from outside the United Kingdom)
• Your booking confirmation or printed voucher
• Round-trip flight tickets or travel itinerary showing your return date (required for visitors from outside the United Kingdom at the Fort Wayne airport Budget location)

If your driver’s licence uses a non-Latin alphabet (for example, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic), you must also carry an International Driving Permit (IDP) alongside your original licence. The IDP is a translation only and is not valid without the original licence.

Photocopies of any document are not accepted. Prepaid or debit cards are not accepted for the authorisation hold at the Budget counter in Fort Wayne.

Yes, there is an off-airport Budget location in Fort Wayne at 5006 Lima Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808. This branch is a drive-up counter and also offers a pick-up service for nearby areas.

Hours at the Fort Wayne Lima Rd Budget location are:

• Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

One important difference from the Fort Wayne airport Budget counter: after-hours returns are not available at the Lima Rd location, and no key-drop service is specified. If you plan to return your Budget vehicle outside these hours, you should arrange to use the Fort Wayne International Airport location instead, where 24-hour drop-off is available.

If you are unsure which Fort Wayne Budget location best fits your itinerary, review your booking confirmation for the exact pick-up address before you travel.

Yes, toll roads are relevant when driving a Budget hire in Fort Wayne. The main toll route in the region is the Indiana Toll Road (I-90), a 157-mile east-west highway running across northern Indiana. If your trip takes you toward Chicago or the Ohio border, you are likely to use it.

Payment methods accepted on the Indiana Toll Road include:

• E-ZPass or I-Pass (Indiana's electronic transponder system, with lower rates)
• Cash at staffed booths (where available)
• Cashless video tolling via licence plate capture (at higher rates than transponder)

Your Budget hire vehicle in Fort Wayne comes pre-equipped with an electronic toll device. At the counter you can choose to enrol in a toll programme (typically US$11 to US$25 per day, depending on the partner programme) for unlimited toll use, or pay per use. If you do not enrol, Budget will bill the actual toll charges at video or cash rates, plus administrative processing fees, to the credit card on file, often several weeks after your hire ends.

To avoid unexpected charges, decide at the Fort Wayne Budget counter whether the toll programme makes sense for your planned route, and keep any toll receipts you receive during your hire.

Fort Wayne is home to Indiana's first Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI), located at I-69 and DuPont Road. This road design is uncommon in most countries and can be disorienting the first time you encounter it in a Budget hire car.

In a Diverging Diamond, traffic temporarily crosses to the opposite side of the road when passing over the overpass, then crosses back. This is intentional and controlled by traffic signals. Key things to know:

• Follow lane markings and traffic signals carefully; the crossing is guided and safe when you obey the signals
• Do not panic if you appear to be driving on the wrong side of the road briefly; this is by design
• Slow down and read the overhead signs as you approach the interchange

Fort Wayne also has an increasing number of roundabouts at intersections throughout the city, which may be unfamiliar if you are not used to them. Yield to traffic already in the roundabout, enter when clear, and signal as you exit.

Being aware of these local road features before you drive your Budget hire in Fort Wayne will help you navigate confidently and avoid sudden lane changes or missed exits.

Yes, all Hola Car Rentals bookings, including Budget hires in Fort Wayne, include Tolls Cashback: you can get up to 5% of your total booking value back for tolls you paid during your hire.

This is especially useful in Fort Wayne, where driving toward Chicago or the Ohio state line means using the Indiana Toll Road (I-90), which charges tolls based on distance and payment method.

To claim your cashback after your Fort Wayne Budget hire:

• Email [email protected] within 30 days of returning the vehicle
• Use the subject line: Tolls Cashback - HOLA followed by your confirmation number
• Attach your Hola Car Rentals booking confirmation, the signed hire agreement from the Budget counter, and a toll receipt or statement showing charges paid

The refund is capped at 5% of your total booking value. For example, if your booking total was US$500, the maximum cashback is US$25. If you paid US$18 in tolls, you receive US$18 back. Refunds are issued to the original payment method within 7 to 10 business days after approval. Late submissions received after 30 days are not accepted.

Yes, drivers aged 21 to 24 are subject to a young-renter surcharge when picking up a Budget hire in Fort Wayne. Indiana is not one of the states (New York and Michigan) where law requires hires to drivers aged 18 and over, so the standard Budget policy applies.

For Budget in Fort Wayne, the young-renter fee is US$13 per hire day plus applicable taxes, with a maximum charge of US$65 plus taxes for the hire period.

Additional restrictions that apply to under-25 renters at the Fort Wayne Budget counter include:

• Most premium, full-size, luxury, SUV, van, and convertible vehicle classes are restricted to drivers aged 25 and over
• Economy, compact, and intermediate sedan or SUV categories are generally available to eligible young renters

One exception: if you are a main driver aged 21 to 24 from Latin America or the Caribbean, certain Hola Car Rentals rates with Budget in Fort Wayne may waive the underage fee. Check your booking confirmation to see if the waiver is explicitly shown, and bring your passport as proof of nationality at the Fort Wayne Budget counter.

When you pick up your Budget hire in Fort Wayne, the counter will place a temporary authorisation hold on your credit card. This is not a charge; it reduces your available credit until the hold is released after you return the vehicle.

Typical security deposit holds for standard vehicles at Budget locations in the United States range from US$300 to US$400, though the exact amount at the Fort Wayne counter may vary based on vehicle class, hire duration, and Budget's current policy. Premium or larger vehicles may carry a higher hold.

Important requirements for the deposit at the Fort Wayne Budget counter:

• You must present a physical, major credit card with the driver’s name printed on the card, in the main driver’s name
• Debit cards, prepaid cards, and virtual or digital-wallet-only cards are not accepted for the deposit
• The card must have sufficient available credit to cover the hold plus any expected charges

After you return your Budget vehicle in Fort Wayne and the hire agreement closes, the hold is released. Your bank or card issuer controls how quickly it appears back on your available credit, which can take up to 15 business days. Bring a backup credit card in your name in case your primary card is declined at the Fort Wayne counter.

Most Hola Car Rentals bookings, including Budget hires in Fort Wayne, include travel assistance coverage provided by Terrawind Global Protection. This benefit is particularly relevant if you experience a medical emergency or need legal help after an accident while driving in the Fort Wayne area or on routes like the Indiana Toll Road.

Core benefits typically included are:

• Travel and medical coverage for up to 5 passengers
• Legal assistance in the event of a road accident
• Compensation for luggage lost by the airline
• Flight cancellation insurance

To reach assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, call +1 888 980 9992 (toll-free) or contact WhatsApp at +1 208 910 1001. Have your full name, Hola Car Rentals confirmation number, current location, and a brief description of the situation ready.

Important: this travel assistance benefit does not apply to residents of the United Kingdom or Canada. It also does not cover damage to the Budget hire vehicle itself (that is handled by CDW/LDW) or third-party liability to others (covered by LIS/ALI/SLI). Always review your booking confirmation for the exact terms and coverage limits that apply to your Fort Wayne hire.

Yes, you can add an additional driver to your Budget hire in Fort Wayne, either at no cost if your Hola Car Rentals rate includes it, or for a fee paid at the counter if it does not.

For Budget in Fort Wayne, the additional driver fee is US$13 per hire day plus taxes, with a maximum charge of US$65 plus taxes. Check your booking confirmation before arriving at the Fort Wayne Budget counter to see whether the first additional driver is already included in your rate.

Requirements for adding an additional driver at the Fort Wayne Budget counter:

• The additional driver must be present at pick-up with a valid, original driver’s licence
• If their licence uses a non-Latin alphabet, they must also bring an International Driving Permit
• For Budget in Fort Wayne, additional drivers must generally be at least 25 years old
• Both the main driver and the additional driver must sign the hire agreement

Only drivers listed on the hire agreement are covered by the vehicle’s protections such as CDW/LDW and liability cover. If someone drives your Budget hire in Fort Wayne without being named on the contract, cover may be void and additional charges could apply.

Budget hires in Fort Wayne follow a Full-to-Full fuel policy. You will receive the vehicle with a full tank and must return it full to avoid fuel charges.

Steps to follow for a smooth fuel return at the Fort Wayne Budget location:

• At pick-up, check the fuel gauge with the agent and confirm the starting level is recorded on your hire agreement
• Take a photo of the dashboard showing the odometer and fuel gauge
• Refuel within approximately 10 miles of the return location, whether the Fort Wayne airport or the Lima Rd branch, so the gauge does not drop before you arrive
• Keep your final fuel receipt showing the date, time, and station address

If you return your Budget vehicle in Fort Wayne with less than a full tank, you may be charged for the fuel shortfall at the partner's refuelling rate, which is typically higher than the retail pump price, plus a refuelling service fee.

For after-hours returns at the Fort Wayne airport Budget location, leave your fuel receipt in the return envelope and keep a photo of the full gauge on your phone as evidence.

The insurance and protection coverages included in your Budget hire in Fort Wayne depend on the rate plan you selected when booking through Hola Car Rentals. Check your booking confirmation for the exact inclusions.

The two main coverages to look for are:

• Collision Damage Waiver or Loss Damage Waiver (CDW/LDW): reduces your financial liability for damage to the Budget hire vehicle from a collision, theft, or vandalism. A deductible may apply unless your confirmation shows zero deductible. CDW/LDW does not cover damage you cause to other vehicles or people.
• Third-Party Liability (LIS/ALI/SLI): covers bodily injury and property damage you may cause to others while driving the Budget hire in Fort Wayne. In Indiana, not all hire locations are required by state law to include minimum liability, so confirming this coverage is on your agreement is important.

Neither CDW/LDW nor LIS/ALI/SLI covers your personal injuries (that would require Personal Accident Insurance) or your belongings (Personal Effects Coverage). Only drivers named on the Budget hire agreement in Fort Wayne are covered by these protections.

If you are unsure what is included, review the details section of your Hola Car Rentals confirmation before arriving at the Fort Wayne Budget counter.

Yes, one-way hires are possible with Budget in Fort Wayne, but a drop-off fee may apply depending on your return location, the distance involved, and the vehicle class you select.

Common patterns for one-way Budget hires originating in Fort Wayne:

• Returning to another Indiana city or a neighbouring state: a drop-off fee typically applies and varies by route and vehicle class
• Long-distance or cross-country returns: usually carry higher fees or may have limited availability for certain vehicle categories
• Cross-border returns (for example, into Canada): may be restricted or require prior authorisation from Budget

When you search for a one-way Budget hire in Fort Wayne on the Hola Car Rentals website, any applicable drop-off fee will be shown on the rate details page under the section labelled as charges due at the destination. This fee cannot be prepaid and is settled at the Fort Wayne Budget counter or the return location.

If you change your return location after booking, the hire may be re-priced and the drop-off fee recalculated. Always verify the fee shown on your booking confirmation matches what the Fort Wayne Budget counter presents at pick-up.