Budget Car Rental
in Dallas

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

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

At Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Budget rental cars are not picked up inside the terminals. The Budget counter is located at the off-airport Rental Car Center, which is reached by taking the free purple Rental Car Shuttle from your terminal.

• After collecting your baggage, follow the Ground Transportation or Rental Car Shuttle signs to the lower-level curbside shuttle stops (lettered A through E depending on your terminal).
• The purple shuttle runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every 8 to 15 minutes, and the ride to the Rental Car Center takes approximately 10 to 20 minutes.
• Once at the Rental Car Center, proceed to the Budget counter or kiosk, complete your paperwork, and then proceed to the garage bays to collect your vehicle.

From the moment you leave the arrivals gate, plan for 20 to 40 minutes before you are driving away, depending on baggage claim wait times and counter queues. Completing online check-in before your Dallas trip can reduce counter time significantly.

Dallas and the wider DFW metro area have an extensive cashless toll network. Budget rental vehicles come equipped with an electronic toll device, either a transponder or a plate-based billing system, because cash toll booths are rare to nonexistent on most Dallas area highways.

At the Budget counter in Dallas you will typically be offered two options:

• Unlimited toll package: a fixed daily rate of approximately US$11 to US$25 per rental day, covering all toll usage during your rental period.
• Pay per use: if you decline the package, the Budget vehicle's plate is photographed at each gantry and you are billed the toll amount plus an administrative or processing fee, which can appear on your card days or even weeks after you return the car.

Key toll roads in the Dallas area include the Dallas North Tollway (managed by NTTA with TollTag), TEXpress Lanes on routes such as I-635 LBJ Managed Lanes, and North Tarrant Express. Driving without a toll program on these roads results in ZipCash rates, which are higher than transponder rates, plus the rental company's processing fee.

Texas has no congestion charges or emissions zones, so the only road fees to plan for in Dallas are standard tolls.

To collect your Budget rental car in Dallas, you must present the following physical documents at the counter:

• Your original, unexpired driver's license in the main driver's name.
• A major credit card with the driver's name printed on the physical card, used for the security deposit hold.
• A valid passport or government-issued photo ID (required for international visitors).
• Your booking confirmation or printed voucher.
• Round-trip flight or cruise tickets if you are visiting from abroad.

If your driver's license is not in English and does not use a Latin (Roman) alphabet, for example if it is in Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic script, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is mandatory alongside your original license. For licenses in other non-English scripts, an IDP is strongly recommended. The IDP is a translation only and cannot be used without your original license.

All documents must be physical originals. Digital copies shown on a phone are not accepted at the Budget counter in Dallas or at any other rental counter.

Yes, all Hola Car Rentals bookings, including Budget rentals in Dallas, include Tolls Cashback, which lets you recover up to 5% of your total booking value for tolls paid during your rental.

Given that Dallas has one of the most extensive cashless toll networks in the United States, covering the Dallas North Tollway, TEXpress Lanes, and I-635 LBJ Managed Lanes among others, toll costs can add up quickly. The Tolls Cashback benefit helps offset those costs.

To claim your cashback after your Dallas rental:

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

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

Yes, a major credit card in the main driver's name with the driver's name printed on the physical card is required to pick up your Budget rental car in Dallas. The card is used to place a temporary security hold, not a charge, on your available credit at the time of pickup.

For standard vehicles at U.S. locations, the typical hold is approximately US$300 to US$400, though the exact amount is set by the Budget counter and may vary by vehicle class or season.

• Debit cards and prepaid cards are not accepted for the security deposit hold.
• Digital wallets, virtual card numbers, and single-use cards are not accepted.
• The card must be in the main driver's name, not a third party's name.

Even if you prepaid your Dallas Budget booking in full, you must still present a physical credit card at the counter for the hold. The hold is released after you return the vehicle, but your bank controls how quickly the credit reappears, which can take up to 15 business days. Bringing a backup credit card in your name is always a good idea.

Picking up a Budget rental car at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport means your total cost will include several location-specific fees on top of your prepaid rate. These are standard charges applied to all airport rentals in Dallas and are not unique to Budget.

• Airport Concession Recovery Fee: charged by the rental company to recover the cost of operating at the airport facility, typically several dollars per day.
• Customer Facility Charge (CFC): a per-day fee that funds the Rental Car Center building and shuttle operations at DFW.
• Texas state rental car tax and Dallas city rental car tax: combined, these surcharges can add 25% or more to the base rate.

These fees are disclosed in your booking confirmation under the section showing what is due at the destination. If your confirmation states that taxes and fees are included in your prepaid rate, you should not be billed again at the Budget counter for those same items. If you are, the No Extra Charges© guarantee may apply.

Renting from a Budget location away from DFW Airport, such as in a nearby city area, can reduce or eliminate the airport concession and CFC fees, though you would need to arrange your own transport to that location.

Yes, Budget charges a young driver surcharge in Dallas for renters between the ages of 21 and 24. At Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, this underage fee is US$25 per rental day, in addition to the base rental rate.

Drivers under 21 are generally not permitted to rent with Budget in Dallas or elsewhere in the United States outside of New York and Michigan, where state law sets the minimum at 18.

Additional things to know about young driver rules for Budget in Dallas:

• Vehicle class restrictions apply: drivers under 25 are typically limited to economy, compact, intermediate, and compact SUV categories. Premium, luxury, full-size SUV, minivan, and convertible classes generally require the main driver to be 25 or older.
• For additional drivers aged 21 to 24, Budget and Payless generally require additional drivers to be at least 25 at pickup, so a young additional driver may not be accepted.
• If you are from Latin America or the Caribbean and your Hola Car Rentals confirmation explicitly states the underage fee is waived, you may qualify for the Avis and Budget underage fee exception for eligible vehicle categories.

Always verify the surcharge amount on your booking confirmation before arriving at the Budget counter in Dallas.

Yes, you can add an additional driver to your Budget rental in Dallas, either as part of your rate or by paying a fee at the counter.

If your Hola Car Rentals confirmation shows additional driver as included, the first extra driver is covered at no extra cost. If it is not included, Budget charges US$13 per rental day plus taxes for an additional driver, with a maximum cap of US$65 plus taxes for the rental period.

Requirements for adding a driver at the Budget counter in Dallas:

• The additional driver must be physically present at pickup to show a valid driver's license and sign the rental agreement.
• If the additional driver's license is not in a Latin alphabet, an International Driving Permit is required.
• For Budget in Dallas, additional drivers must generally be at least 25 years old. Drivers aged 21 to 24 may not be accepted as additional drivers at Budget locations.
• Only drivers listed on the rental agreement are covered by the vehicle's protections such as CDW and liability coverage.

If you need to add a driver after pickup, you must visit a Budget branch in person to update the agreement. Requests by phone or chat alone are typically not sufficient.

Most Hola Car Rentals bookings, including Budget rentals in Dallas, include travel assistance coverage provided by Terrawind Global Protection at no extra cost. This benefit is especially relevant in Dallas, where complex multi-level highway interchanges and high-speed frontage roads can create unexpected situations for first-time visitors.

Core benefits typically included:

• Medical coverage for up to 5 passengers for accidents and non-pre-existing illnesses during the trip.
• Legal assistance in the event of a road accident.
• Compensation for baggage 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 Hola Car Rentals confirmation number ready when you call.

Important: this travel assistance benefit does not apply to residents of the United States or Canada. It also does not cover damage to the Budget rental vehicle itself (that is handled by CDW/LDW) or liability to third parties (handled by LIS/SLI). Check your booking confirmation for the exact terms and coverage limits that apply to your Dallas rental.

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

Steps to follow for a smooth fuel return in Dallas:

• At pickup, check the fuel gauge with the Budget agent and confirm the starting level is recorded on the rental agreement. Take a photo of the dashboard showing the gauge and odometer.
• During your rental, use the correct fuel type as shown in the vehicle. Wrong-fuel incidents are not covered and can generate significant charges.
• Before returning the car to the Dallas Budget location or DFW Rental Car Center, refuel within approximately 10 miles of the return point so the gauge does not drop below full on the drive back.
• Keep your final fuel receipt showing the date, time, and station address as proof of a full tank.

If you return the Budget vehicle in Dallas 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 pump prices, plus a refueling service fee. For after-hours returns at the DFW Rental Car Center, leave the receipt in the key envelope and keep a photo of the full gauge on your phone.

Dallas has some of the most complex highway infrastructure in the United States, and first-time visitors driving a Budget rental car in Dallas should be aware of several local road features that differ significantly from other cities.

• Multi-level stack interchanges: Dallas features some of the tallest highway interchanges in the world. The High Five Interchange at I-635 and US 75 rises five levels, equivalent to a 12-story building, with 43 bridges. Drivers report disorientation from its towering flyover ramps and left-turn handling.
• Frontage roads: Nearly every major highway in Dallas, including US 75 and I-635, runs parallel frontage roads alongside the main lanes. These require constant lane shifts between the frontage road and the mainline, a layout uncommon outside Texas.
• High speeds: Dallas highway culture involves sustained speeds of 70 mph or more, including on frontage roads and elevated ramps, which can surprise visitors from cities with more frequent stops and signals.
• US 75 (Central Expressway): A major north-south artery carrying approximately 293,000 vehicles per day with heavy merge activity during peak hours.

Texas does not use fixed speed cameras as commonly as European countries, but enforcement does occur. Plan extra time when navigating the Dallas highway system in your Budget rental, especially around the DFW area interchanges.

The insurance and protection options available for your Budget rental in Dallas depend on the rate plan selected when booking through Hola Car Rentals. It is important to understand what each coverage type does and does not protect.

• Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or Loss Damage Waiver (LDW): reduces your financial liability for damage to the Budget rental vehicle itself from a collision, theft, or vandalism. A deductible may apply unless your confirmation states zero deductible. CDW and LDW do not cover damage you cause to other vehicles or people.
• Third-Party Liability (LIS/SLI/ALI): covers bodily injury and property damage you may cause to others while driving the Budget vehicle in Dallas. Some U.S. states require a minimum level of liability, but not all do. Adding supplemental liability up to US$300,000 is strongly recommended.
• Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) and Personal Effects Coverage (PEC): optional add-ons covering your own injuries and personal belongings respectively, if not already covered by your personal policy.

Review your Hola Car Rentals confirmation carefully to see which protections are listed as included in your Dallas Budget booking and which are optional at the counter. Only drivers named on the rental agreement are covered by any of these protections.

Yes, after-hours returns are available at the Dallas Fort Worth Airport Rental Car Center, where the Budget drop-off bays are located. The Rental Car Center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and the purple Rental Car Shuttle runs continuously to take you back to your terminal after dropping off the vehicle.

Steps for an after-hours Budget return in Dallas:

• Follow the DFW Rental Car Center signs and return the vehicle to the designated Budget garage bays.
• Use the key drop box or kiosk as directed by Budget for after-hours returns. Confirm the specific procedure on your rental agreement or with the Budget counter before your rental begins.
• Refuel before arriving at the Rental Car Center. There are no fuel stations inside the facility, so fill up en route to avoid a refueling charge on your Dallas Budget rental.
• Take photos of the vehicle, the fuel gauge showing a full tank, and the odometer before leaving the car.
• Keep your key drop receipt or any confirmation reference provided.

Note that for after-hours returns, the vehicle condition check typically happens the next business day. Any damage noted at that point may still be attributed to your rental, so documenting the car's condition at drop-off is important.