Budget Car Rental
in Birmingham

Hola Car Rentals is the only premium partner of the top car rental brands operating in Birmingham, including Budget, 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 rental 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 Budget rental experience and peace of mind throughout your trip in Birmingham.

No. With Hola Car Rentals, all costs and charges for your Budget booking in Birmingham 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 Budget 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 Budget counter in Birmingham 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 Budget 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 Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is located inside the terminal, near the baggage claim area. After completing check-in at the counter and receiving your keys, vehicles are either located in the parking garage at section 1B on the ground level of the parking deck, or accessed via a courtesy shuttle bus.

Budget's operating hours at the Birmingham airport are:

• Sunday through Thursday: 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM
• Friday and Saturday: 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM

If you are arriving at Birmingham on a flight, plan to proceed directly to the Budget counter after collecting your baggage. Allow extra time if you need the shuttle to reach the parking deck.

Yes, Budget has a downtown Birmingham location at 2301 Third Ave S, near 23rd Street and 3rd Avenue South. Unlike the airport, both the counter and vehicles are on-site at this address, so no shuttle is needed.

Operating hours for the Budget downtown Birmingham location are:

• Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Sunday: Closed

This is an important difference from the Birmingham airport location, which stays open until midnight on weekdays. If you plan to pick up or return your Budget rental outside these hours at the downtown Birmingham branch, you will need to adjust your schedule accordingly, as after-hours returns are not available. A key drop may exist, but you remain responsible for the vehicle and any damages until the contract is closed the next business day.

No, after-hours returns are not available at either Budget location in Birmingham. Both the airport location at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and the downtown Third Avenue location require you to return the vehicle during office hours.

If you leave the car outside of operating hours, a key drop may be available, but you remain fully responsible for the vehicle, including any damage or theft, until a Budget agent processes the return the next business day.

To avoid complications, plan your return to arrive before closing time. The Birmingham airport Budget location closes at midnight Sunday through Thursday and at 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday. The downtown Birmingham location closes at 5:00 PM on weekdays and at noon on Saturdays, and is closed on Sundays.

Alabama operates several toll roads that you may encounter while driving your Budget rental in or around Birmingham. The state uses the Alabama Freedom Pass system, and tolls can be paid with a transponder, credit or debit card, or cash at toll booths.

The four main toll roads in Alabama and their costs for standard 2-axle vehicles are:

• Montgomery Expressway Bridge (Alabama River Parkway): US$1.50
• Tuscaloosa Bypass (Joe Mallisham Parkway): US$1.50
• Emerald Mountain Expressway (Dozier Road): US$1.75
• Foley Beach Express Toll Bridge: US$2.75

Your Budget rental vehicle may include an electronic toll device. At pickup you can choose an unlimited toll package, typically priced between US$11 and US$25 per day depending on the program, or pay per use with the actual toll amount plus an administrative processing fee billed after the rental ends.

All bookings made through Hola Car Rentals include Tolls Cashback, which reimburses up to 5% of your total booking value for tolls paid during your Birmingham rental. Submit your claim within 30 days of returning the vehicle.

To pick up your Budget rental car in Birmingham, you must present the following physical documents at the counter:

• A valid, original driver's license (physical copy only; digital or photocopied versions are not accepted)
• A major credit card in the main driver's name, with the driver's name printed on the card, for the security deposit hold
• A passport or valid government-issued photo ID (required for international visitors)
• Your booking confirmation or printed voucher, especially if picking up at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

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

All drivers listed on the Budget rental agreement must be present at pickup with their own valid license and any required IDP. Budget may also conduct a driving record check at the Birmingham counter.

Yes, a major credit card in the main driver's name is required at the Budget counter in Birmingham to cover the security deposit hold. The card must be a physical card with the driver's name printed on it. Digital wallets, virtual cards, and prepaid cards are not accepted for the deposit.

The security hold is a temporary authorization placed on your card at pickup, not an immediate charge. It reduces your available credit until the rental is closed and your bank releases the hold, which can take up to 15 business days after the vehicle is returned.

For a standard vehicle at a Birmingham location, typical holds in the United States range from approximately US$300 to US$400, though the exact amount is set by the Budget counter and may vary by vehicle class or rental duration.

It is a good idea to bring a backup credit card in your own name in case your primary card is declined, and to notify your bank of your travel plans to prevent fraud blocks on in-person authorizations.

Yes, a foreign driver's license is generally valid for renting a Budget car in Birmingham, Alabama, provided it meets certain conditions.

If your license uses Latin (Roman) alphabet characters, you can present it directly at the Budget counter in Birmingham. If your license uses a non-Latin alphabet, such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic script, you must also carry a valid International Driving Permit (IDP) alongside your original license.

Keep in mind:

• The IDP is a translation document only and is not valid without your original license
• You must obtain the IDP in your home country before traveling, as it cannot be issued abroad
• International visitors must also present a valid passport or government-issued photo ID at the Budget Birmingham counter
• All documents must be physical originals; digital or photocopied versions are not accepted

If you are unsure whether your license requires an IDP for your Birmingham rental, obtain one before departure to avoid any issues at the counter.

Yes, Budget in Birmingham applies a young-driver surcharge for renters between the ages of 21 and 24. In the United States, the standard minimum age to rent without an additional fee is 25.

For Budget rentals in Birmingham, the young-driver surcharge is US$13 per rental day, plus applicable taxes, with a maximum charge of US$65 plus taxes for the rental period.

Additional restrictions that apply to under-25 renters at Budget in Birmingham include:

• Vehicle class limitations: categories such as full-size, SUV, premium, luxury, convertible, minivan, and van are typically restricted to renters aged 25 and older
• The surcharge applies to the main driver; additional drivers aged 21 to 24 may also be subject to fees or may not be accepted

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 may waive the underage fee. Check your booking confirmation to see if this waiver is included and whether your vehicle category qualifies.

All bookings made through Hola Car Rentals, including Budget rentals in Birmingham, include the Tolls Cashback benefit. This reimburses you for tolls paid during your rental, up to 5% of your total booking value.

For example, if your Birmingham Budget booking totals US$500, the maximum cashback is US$25. If you paid US$15 in tolls on Alabama roads, you receive US$15 back. If you paid US$40, you receive the capped amount of US$25.

To claim your cashback after returning your Budget rental in Birmingham:

• 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, your signed rental agreement, and a receipt or statement showing the toll charges paid

Refunds are issued to the original payment method used for your booking and typically process within 7 to 10 business days after approval. Claims submitted 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 afterward.

Yes, you can add an additional driver to your Budget rental in Birmingham, but the additional driver must be present at the counter at pickup with their own valid driver's license.

If the additional driver fee is not included in your rate, Budget in Birmingham charges US$13 per rental day plus taxes, with a maximum of US$65 plus taxes for the rental period. Check your booking confirmation to see whether an additional driver is already included at no extra cost.

Important conditions for adding a driver to a Budget rental in Birmingham:

• The additional driver must meet the same document requirements as the main driver, including an IDP if their license uses a non-Latin alphabet
• For Budget, additional drivers must generally be at least 25 years old at the time of pickup
• Both the main driver and the additional driver must sign the rental agreement
• Only drivers listed on the agreement are covered by the rental protections

If you need to add a driver after pickup, visit a Budget branch in Birmingham to update the agreement, as this typically cannot be done by phone or chat alone.

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

To avoid extra fees on your Birmingham Budget rental:

• Check the fuel gauge with the agent at pickup and confirm the starting level is recorded on the rental agreement
• Take a photo of the dashboard showing the odometer and fuel gauge at pickup
• Refuel within approximately 10 miles of the return location before dropping off the car
• Keep your final fuel receipt showing the date, time, and station address

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

If the car was not full at pickup, ask the Budget agent to record the exact starting level on the agreement. You are then only required to return it at that same level.

The insurance and protection options available for your Budget rental in Birmingham depend on the rate plan selected when booking through Hola Car Rentals.

Common coverages to understand for a Birmingham Budget rental:

• Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or Loss Damage Waiver (LDW): reduces your financial liability for damage to the rental vehicle from a collision, theft, or vandalism. A deductible may apply unless your confirmation states zero deductible. CDW and LDW do not cover damage to third parties.
• Third-Party Liability (LIS/ALI/SLI): covers bodily injury and property damage you may cause to others while driving the Budget rental in Birmingham. Some U.S. states require a minimum level of liability; confirm whether it is included in your rate or available as an add-on.

CDW and LDW do not cover tires, undercarriage, roof, keys, or personal belongings. Always review the rental agreement at the Budget Birmingham counter to confirm which protections are active and what deductible applies before driving away.

Yes, most bookings made through Hola Car Rentals, including Budget rentals in Birmingham, include travel assistance coverage provided by Terrawind Global Protection. This benefit is designed for situations such as a medical emergency or accident while driving in or around Birmingham.

Coverage typically includes:

• Travel insurance with medical coverage for up to 5 passengers
• Legal assistance in the event of an accident
• Compensation for baggage lost by the airline
• Flight cancellation insurance

If you need assistance during your Budget rental in Birmingham, contact Terrawind 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at +1 888 980 9992 (toll-free), via WhatsApp at +1 208 910 1001, or by email at [email protected]. Have your Hola Car Rentals confirmation number ready when you call.

Important: this travel assistance benefit applies only to non-North American customers. Residents of the United States and Canada do not qualify for this coverage. It also does not cover damage to the Budget rental vehicle itself (that is handled by CDW or LDW) or third-party liability (covered by LIS/ALI/SLI).