Budget Car Hire
in Missouri

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

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

At St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), Budget offers Fastbreak Service at the hire desk located in the baggage reclaim area. You proceed to the Fastbreak line or kiosk, present your identification, and receive your keys along with directions to your vehicle.

One important exception: if you arrive on a Southwest Airlines flight, you must use the Budget shuttle bus from the East terminal rather than going directly to the desk.

The Budget desk at STL is open 24 hours, though the staffed hire desk closes at 10 PM daily. If you arrive after 10 PM, proceed to the Avis desk for assistance, as Avis and Budget share the same parent group in Missouri.

For after-hours returns at this Missouri location, return your keys and hire agreement to the security booth at the airport. A closed hire agreement will be mailed to you within 48 hours. When returning during normal hours, follow airport signs for car hire return, record your mileage and fuel level on the hire agreement, and drop it in the Budget Fastbreak return box.

At Kansas City International Airport (MCI) in Missouri, the Budget pick-up process begins outside the baggage reclaim area. Proceed to the hire shuttle bus stop at the centre median, where a grey and black shuttle bus transports you to the customer service building where the Budget desk is located.

If you are a Fastbreak member, you can skip the regular queue by proceeding through the Fastbreak line or kiosk at the customer service building.

Budget operating hours at Kansas City International Airport in Missouri are:

• Sunday: 8:00 AM to 1:00 AM
• Monday through Thursday: 7:00 AM to 1:00 AM
• Friday: 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

When returning your Budget vehicle at this Missouri airport, the process mirrors pick-up: you will be shuttled back to the terminal. Plan your return time carefully to ensure you arrive within Budget's operating hours and allow time for the shuttle transfer before your departure.

Yes, Budget operates several off-airport locations in Missouri, particularly across the St. Louis area, giving you more flexibility when planning your hire.

Off-airport Budget locations in Missouri include:

• Saint Louis, Olive St (SL8) at 2925 Olive St, open Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and Sunday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
• Westin Hotel Downtown (L8U) at 811 Spruce St, Saint Louis, open Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and Sunday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
• Des Peres/Saint Louis (ST5) at 13009 Manchester Rd
• Saint Peters (S7M) at 4122 Mexico Rd
• Hazelwood (W5M) at 12000 Missouri Bottom Rd
• Spirit of St. Louis Airport in Chesterfield

Off-airport Budget locations in Missouri typically offer lower rates than airport desks, since airport sites carry additional concession fees and surcharges. However, centre and suburban locations have shorter operating hours, so confirm the hours match your travel schedule before booking. Your booking confirmation will show the exact address and hours for your chosen Missouri location.

Missouri has only one toll facility: the Lake of the Ozarks Community Bridge on State Highway MM. This is the only toll road you are likely to encounter during your Budget hire in Missouri.

Key facts about this toll:

• Payment is cash only. There are no electronic transponders, cashless lanes, or plate-based billing options at this bridge
• Standard hire cars (2-axle passenger vehicles) pay US$3.00 during summer months (May through September) and US$2.00 during the rest of the year
• You cannot cross without paying cash at the booth. There is no invoice or violation option if you do not have cash

Because Missouri's only toll requires cash and does not accept transponders, the electronic toll programmes that Budget and other hire companies offer (such as e-Toll or TollPass) are not relevant for driving within Missouri. Those programmes will not be triggered at this bridge.

Missouri has no congestion charges, emissions zones, or city-centre driving fees. If your Budget hire takes you into neighbouring states such as Illinois or Kansas, toll systems there may differ, so check those requirements separately before crossing state lines.

To pick up your Budget hire car in Missouri, you must bring the following physical documents. Digital copies are not accepted at the desk.

• A valid, original driver’s licence in the main driver’s name. If your licence is not in English and does not use a Latin (Roman) alphabet, such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic script, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is mandatory alongside your original licence
• A major credit card physically printed with the main driver’s name, with sufficient available credit to cover the security deposit hold (typically around US$300 to US$400 in Missouri)
• A valid passport or government-issued photo ID
• Your booking confirmation or printed voucher
• Round-trip flight or cruise tickets if you are visiting Missouri from abroad

The IDP is a translation document only and cannot be used without your original licence. If you think you may need one, obtain it in your home country before travelling, as U.S. issuers such as AAA do not issue IDPs to non-U.S. licence holders.

Debit cards and prepaid cards are not accepted for the security deposit at Budget desks in Missouri, even if you prepaid your booking online.

Yes, a young driver surcharge applies to Budget hires in Missouri if the main driver is between 21 and 24 years old. The standard minimum age to hire without an additional fee is 25.

For Budget in Missouri, the young-renter surcharge is US$13 per hire day plus taxes, capped at a maximum of US$65 plus taxes for the hire period.

Drivers under 21 are generally not eligible to hire from Budget in Missouri, as Missouri is not one of the states (such as New York or Michigan) where law requires hires to drivers aged 18 and older.

There is one notable exception for Budget in Missouri: if you are between 21 and 24 years old and are a citizen or resident of Latin America or the Caribbean, certain Hola Car Rentals rates fulfilled by Budget waive the young-renter surcharge. This waiver must appear explicitly on your booking confirmation and applies only to eligible vehicle categories such as Economy, Compact, Medium Sedan, Standard Sedan, Compact SUV, and Medium SUV.

Regardless of age, all drivers must present a valid licence and a major credit card in their name for the security deposit at the Budget desk in Missouri.

All Hola Car Rentals rates, including Budget hires in Missouri, include Tolls Cashback: you can get up to 5% of your total booking value back for tolls you paid during your hire.

Since Missouri has only one toll facility (the Lake of the Ozarks Community Bridge, which charges US$2.00 to US$3.00 for standard cars and requires cash), your toll costs within Missouri will likely be modest. However, if your Budget hire takes you into neighbouring states with more extensive toll networks, such as Illinois, the cashback benefit becomes more valuable.

To claim your Tolls Cashback after returning your Budget vehicle in Missouri:

• 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 booking confirmation, the hire agreement signed at the Budget desk, and a receipt or statement showing the toll charges paid

The refund is issued to the same payment method used for your original booking and typically processes within 7 to 10 business days after approval. Claims submitted after 30 days are not accepted.

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

To protect yourself from unexpected fuel charges at the Budget desk in Missouri:

• 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 or 15 km of the return location so the gauge does not drop before you arrive
• Keep your final fuel receipt showing the date, time, and station address
• For after-hours returns at Missouri airports, leave the receipt in the return envelope and keep a photo of the full gauge

If you return the Budget vehicle in Missouri without a full tank, you may be charged for the fuel shortfall at the partner's refuelling rate, which is typically higher than retail pump prices, plus a refuelling service fee.

If the tank was not full at pick-up, ask the Budget agent to record the exact level on the hire agreement. You are then only required to return it at that same recorded level, not necessarily full.

Yes, you can add an additional driver to your Budget hire in Missouri, but fees and conditions apply depending on your rate.

Some Hola Car Rentals rates include one additional driver at no extra cost. Check your booking confirmation for the line stating additional driver free of charge. If your rate does not include this, Budget in Missouri charges US$13 per hire day plus taxes for each additional driver, with a maximum cap of US$65 plus taxes for the hire period.

Important requirements for adding a driver to your Budget hire in Missouri:

• The additional driver must be physically present at the Budget desk at pick-up
• They must present a valid driver’s licence and meet the same document requirements as the main driver
• For Budget in Missouri, additional drivers must generally be at least 25 years old. Drivers aged 21 to 24 may be charged the young-driver surcharge or may not be accepted as additional drivers
• 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. If someone not named on the contract drives the Budget car in Missouri, coverage may be void and additional charges could apply.

When picking up your Budget hire in Missouri, two main types of cover are worth understanding before you reach the desk.

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) reduces your financial liability for damage to the Budget vehicle itself from a collision, theft, or vandalism. A deductible may apply unless your confirmation explicitly states zero deductible. CDW and LDW do 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 car in Missouri. Some U.S. states require hire companies to include state-minimum liability, but not all do. Missouri renters are strongly encouraged to add supplementary liability cover for adequate protection.

Common exclusions to be aware of for Budget hires in Missouri:

• Tires, wheels, undercarriage, and roof damage are often excluded from CDW/LDW
• Prohibited use such as off-road driving, DUI, or unauthorised drivers voids cover
• Only drivers named on the Budget hire agreement in Missouri are covered

Review your Hola Car Rentals booking confirmation to confirm which cover are included in your rate before arriving at the Budget desk in Missouri.

When you pick up your Budget hire in Missouri, the desk 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 the hold is released after you return the vehicle.

For Budget hires in Missouri, the typical hold on a major credit card is approximately US$300 to US$400 for standard vehicle classes. The exact amount can vary depending on the specific Missouri location, the vehicle class you rent, and the length of your hire.

Important things to know about the deposit for your Budget hire in Missouri:

• Only a major credit card physically printed with the main driver’s name is accepted for the deposit. Debit cards, prepaid cards, and virtual cards are not accepted
• The hold applies even if you prepaid your booking online
• After returning the vehicle, Budget releases the hold, but your bank controls when it reappears in your available credit, which can take up to 15 business days
• Premium or speciality vehicle classes at Missouri Budget locations may require a higher hold amount

Bring a backup credit card in your name in case your primary card is declined, and notify your bank of your travel to Missouri to prevent fraud blocks on the authorisation.

Yes, most Hola Car Rentals bookings, including Budget hires in Missouri, include Travel Assistance provided by Terrawind Global Protection at no extra cost. However, this benefit does not apply to customers who are residents of the United States or Canada.

If you are visiting Missouri from outside North America and something goes wrong during your Budget hire, such as a medical emergency on a Missouri highway or a situation requiring legal assistance after an accident, Travel Assistance covers:

• Travel insurance with medical cover for up to 5 passengers
• Legal assistance in case of an accident
• Compensation for luggage lost by the airline
• Flight cancellation insurance

To reach assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during your Budget hire in Missouri:

• Call: +1 888 980 9992 (toll-free or collect)
• WhatsApp: +1 208 910 1001
• Email: [email protected]

Have your full name and 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. Check your booking confirmation for the exact terms applicable to your Missouri hire.

Yes, one-way hires with Budget in Missouri are possible, but a drop-off fee may apply depending on your route, and cross-border travel requires prior authorisation.

For one-way Budget hires within Missouri, such as picking up in St. Louis and returning in Kansas City, a drop-off fee is typically charged. The exact amount depends on the distance, vehicle class, and season. This fee will appear under the To Pay at Destination section of your Hola Car Rentals booking confirmation if it applies to your route.

For Budget hires that cross state lines from Missouri into neighbouring states such as Illinois, Kansas, or Tennessee:

• Interstate driving is generally permitted within the continental United States when authorised by your hire agreement
• Cross-border travel into Canada or Mexico requires specific authorisation from Budget and may not be permitted on standard Missouri rates
• Driving into a restricted area or unauthorised territory can void your CDW/LDW and liability cover

Always review your Budget hire agreement at the Missouri desk to confirm which states and territories are permitted. If you plan a one-way route, select your different return location during the booking process so the system can calculate whether a drop-off fee applies before you confirm your reservation.