Budget Car Hire in Fort Worth

Hola Car Rentals is the only premium partner of the top car hire brands operating in Fort Worth, 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 Worth.

No. With Hola Car Rentals, all costs and charges for your booking in Fort Worth 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 Worth 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)

Budget operates from the shared Rental Car Centre (RCC) at DFW Airport, located at 2500 S Garage Dr., Dallas, TX 75261, which serves the Fort Worth and Dallas metropolitan area.

To reach the Budget counter, follow these steps after landing:

• Exit to the lower-level ground transport area of your terminal and follow the signs marked "Rental Car Shuttle"
• Board the free purple shuttle, which runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every 8 to 15 minutes
• The shuttle journey to the RCC takes approximately 10 to 20 minutes
• Once at the RCC, proceed to the Budget counter to complete paperwork and collect your vehicle

From baggage reclaim to driving away, allow 15 to 30 minutes under normal conditions, and up to 45 minutes during peak travel times. If arriving late at night, the shuttle still operates, but allow extra time for queues at the Budget counter.

Yes, there is a Budget hire car location in central Fort Worth at 1001 Henderson Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102, shared with Avis and other brands.

Unlike the DFW Airport Rental Car Centre, this central Budget location does not require a shuttle. You can arrive directly by rideshare, taxi, or on foot from nearby areas.

Opening hours for the central Fort Worth Budget counter are:

• Monday to Friday: 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
• Saturday: 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM
• Sunday: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

If you plan to collect or return your vehicle outside these hours, contact the Budget location in advance to confirm after-hours arrangements, as key-drop facilities are not guaranteed at this address. The central Fort Worth location is a convenient option if staying in the city centre and not requiring airport access.

Returning a Budget hire car at DFW Airport near Fort Worth is straightforward. The Rental Car Centre (RCC) accepts returns 24 hours a day, so you can drop off your vehicle at any time.

Follow these steps for a smooth return:

• Follow motorway signs directing you to the RCC at 2500 S Garage Dr. before reaching the terminals
• Drive into the Budget designated return area inside the RCC facility
• Leave the keys with the agent or in the designated drop box for after-hours returns
• Board the free purple shuttle from the RCC upper-level kerb, marked by terminal letter, to return to your departure terminal
• Shuttles run every 8 to 15 minutes, 24 hours a day

Before returning, refuel your Budget vehicle near the approach roads to DFW Airport to comply with the full-to-full fuel policy. Returning the tank below the recorded starting level may result in a refuelling charge plus a service fee billed at the partner's rate, which is typically higher than retail pump prices.

Yes, Fort Worth and the wider Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area have extensive cashless toll road networks that will very likely affect your Budget hire.

The main toll systems operating in the Fort Worth and DFW region include:

• North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) with TollTag, covering the Dallas North Tollway and surrounding managed lanes
• TEXpress Lanes, including the North Tarrant Express near Fort Worth, which use dynamic pricing
• TxTag managed by TxDOT, covering additional state highway toll segments

Almost all toll facilities are fully cashless, using overhead gantries that read transponders or photograph licence plates (toll-by-plate). Cash booths are rare and many roads accept no cash at all.

Your Budget hire vehicle in Fort Worth includes an electronic toll device. At collection you have two options:

• Unlimited toll package: approximately US$11 to US$25 per hire day, covering all tolls during the rental period
• Pay per use: actual toll amounts plus daily administrative or processing fees billed after the rental, sometimes weeks later

If you plan to drive frequently on Fort Worth and DFW metro highways, the unlimited package is often the more predictable choice.

To collect a Budget hire car in Fort Worth, you must present the following physical documents at the counter:

• A valid, original driving licence in the main driver’s name (digital copies are not accepted)
• A passport or valid government-issued photo ID (especially important for visitors arriving at DFW Airport)
• A major credit card with the driver’s name printed on the physical card, used for the authorisation hold
• Your booking confirmation or printed voucher
• Round-trip flight or cruise tickets if arriving from abroad

If your driving licence uses a non-Latin alphabet, such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is mandatory alongside your original licence. For licences in other non-English scripts, an IDP is strongly recommended. The IDP is a translation document only and cannot be used without your original licence.

Debit cards and prepaid cards are not accepted for the authorisation hold at the Budget counter in Fort Worth. Bring a backup credit card in your name in case your primary card is declined.

Yes, all Hola Car Rentals bookings, including Budget hires in Fort Worth, include Tolls Cashback of up to 5% of your total booking value for tolls paid during your rental.

Given that Fort Worth and the DFW metro area rely heavily on cashless toll roads such as the North Tarrant Express and NTTA-managed highways, this benefit can meaningfully offset your toll costs.

To claim your cashback after your Fort Worth hire:

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

The refund is issued to the original payment method used for your booking and typically processes within 7 to 10 business days after approval. Late submissions received after 30 days are not accepted. This benefit does not mean tolls are included in your rate; you still pay tolls normally and claim reimbursement afterwards.

When collecting a Budget hire car in Fort Worth, the counter will place a temporary authorisation hold on your credit card as a security deposit. This is not a charge but it reduces your available credit until released after the hire ends.

For standard vehicle classes in the United States, typical holds range from approximately US$300 to US$400. The exact amount for your Fort Worth Budget hire depends on the vehicle class, hire duration, and location-specific policies set by Budget at the counter.

Key points to remember:

• Only a major credit card with the driver’s name printed on the physical card is accepted for the deposit
• Debit cards and prepaid cards are not accepted
• Premium or speciality vehicle classes may carry higher hold amounts
• After you return the vehicle, Budget releases the hold, but your bank may take up to 15 working days to reflect the release on your statement

Bring a backup credit card in your name in case your primary card is declined or does not have sufficient available credit to cover the hold.

Yes, drivers aged 21 to 24 can hire a Budget car in Fort Worth, but a young-driver surcharge applies and vehicle class options are restricted.

In Texas, Budget follows the standard U.S. policy where 25 is the threshold for surcharge-free hires. Drivers aged 21 to 24 will be charged a daily underage fee of US$13 per day plus taxes, capped at US$65 plus taxes for the hire period.

Vehicle class restrictions also apply for under-25 drivers at the Fort Worth Budget counter. Categories such as full-size, SUV, minivan, luxury, premium, and convertible are typically reserved for drivers aged 25 and over. Eligible classes for younger drivers generally include economy, compact, and intermediate vehicles.

One important exception: if you are a traveller from Latin America or the Caribbean aged 21 to 24, certain Hola Car Rentals rates fulfilled by Budget waive the underage fee for the main driver. This waiver must appear explicitly on your booking confirmation to be valid at the Fort Worth counter. Check your confirmation before collection or contact customer support to verify eligibility.

Fort Worth has several motorway corridors where frontage roads operate as one-way pairs, which can be confusing if you are unfamiliar with Texas motorway design.

Key areas to be aware of when driving your Budget hire in Fort Worth include:

• I-30 has ongoing widening and reconstruction with continuous one-way frontage roads, reversible managed lanes near University Drive, and reconstructed interchanges at I-30/I-820 and I-30/SH 341 that use non-intuitive slip ramps
• The US 81/US 287 corridor features two-lane one-way frontage roads on each side with grade-separated interchanges, differing from the two-way frontage roads common in other states
• The West 7th entertainment district uses one-way local streets such as Morton, Bledsoe, Norwood, and Fox streets, implemented for crowd control

These one-way frontage road systems mean that if you miss an exit or turn, you may need to travel further along the frontage road before you can reverse direction, rather than simply turning around. Using a GPS or navigation app is strongly recommended when driving your Budget hire around Fort Worth, particularly near active construction zones on I-30 and I-820.

Yes, you can add an additional driver to your Budget hire in Fort Worth, but the process must be completed in person at the counter during collection.

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

• The additional driver must be physically present at collection with a valid driving licence and photo ID
• If their licence uses a non-Latin alphabet, an International Driving Permit is also required
• Both the main driver and the additional driver must sign the hire agreement
• For Budget in Fort Worth, additional drivers must generally be at least 25 years old

If your booking confirmation shows "Additional driver free of charge" or "Additional driver included," no extra fee applies for the first additional driver. If not included, Budget charges US$13 per hire day plus taxes, with a maximum of US$65 plus taxes.

Only drivers listed on the hire agreement are covered by protections such as CDW/LDW. Anyone who drives the Budget vehicle in Fort Worth without being named on the contract may void cover and incur additional charges.

The insurance cover included in your Budget hire in Fort Worth depends on the rate plan selected when booking through Hola Car Rentals.

Common coverages to understand for your Fort Worth hire:

• Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or Loss Damage Waiver (LDW): reduces your financial liability for damage to the Budget vehicle from a collision, theft, or vandalism. A deductible may apply unless your confirmation explicitly states zero deductible
• Third-Party Liability (LIS/ALI/SLI): covers bodily injury and property damage you may cause to others. In Texas, not all hire companies are required to include state-minimum liability, so check your confirmation carefully

CDW/LDW does not cover third-party liability, your personal injuries, or your belongings. These require separate coverages.

To confirm exactly what is included in your Fort Worth Budget booking:

• Review the coverage details listed on your booking confirmation
• At the Budget counter, verify the hire agreement matches your confirmation before signing
• Decline any optional extras you did not select during booking

If the counter adds a charge that was not disclosed on your confirmation, keep all paperwork and contact support after the hire.

Yes, most Hola Car Rentals bookings, including Budget hires in Fort Worth, include travel assistance provided by Terrawind Global Protection at no extra cost. However, this benefit does not apply to residents of the United States or Canada.

If you are visiting Fort Worth from outside North America and experience an emergency during your Budget hire, such as a breakdown on one of Fort Worth's complex motorway interchanges like I-820 or I-30, or a medical situation while driving in the area, travel assistance covers:

• Medical cover for up to 5 passengers for non-pre-existing conditions
• Legal assistance in the event of an 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)
• WhatsApp: +1 208 910 1001
• Email: [email protected]

Have your Hola Car Rentals confirmation number ready when you call. This cover does not replace CDW/LDW for vehicle damage or LIS/ALI/SLI for third-party liability on your Fort Worth Budget hire.

Yes, one-way hires are possible with Budget in Fort Worth, but a drop-off fee may apply depending on your return location.

Common patterns for one-way Budget hires from Fort Worth:

• Returning to another DFW-area location: often no drop-off fee or a lower fee due to short distance
• Returning to another Texas city such as Houston, Austin, or San Antonio: a drop-off fee typically applies and varies by distance and vehicle class
• Returning to a different state: a drop-off fee almost always applies and can be significant

The drop-off fee for your Fort Worth Budget hire is shown during the booking process under the "To pay at destination" section on the rate details page. It is not included in any All Inclusive rate and cannot be prepaid through Hola Car Rentals.

If you need to change your return location after booking, be aware that modifications may reprice the entire hire and recalculate the drop-off fee. Cross-border one-way hires, such as returning a Budget vehicle from Fort Worth to Mexico, are generally not permitted and require prior confirmation from the partner.