Budget Car Rental
in Savannah

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

No. With Hola Car Rentals, all costs and charges for your Budget booking in Savannah 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 Savannah 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 Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) is located on the first floor near baggage claim, at approximately 436 to 442 Airways Ave, Savannah, GA 31408. After collecting your bags, follow the car rental signs to the consolidated counter area where Budget and other partner brands are grouped together.

Once you complete your rental agreement and receive your keys at the Budget counter, vehicles are either parked on-site or accessible via a short shuttle to the nearby lot. The SAV airport Budget location operates with extended hours, typically 7:00 am to midnight or later, which accommodates most flight arrival times including late-night connections.

If you are arriving on an early morning or late-night flight, the airport location is your best option since the Budget branch on Abercorn Street in Savannah operates only Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday 7:00 am to noon, with no Sunday service.

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

• A valid, original 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 passport or valid government-issued photo ID
• Your booking confirmation or printed voucher
• Round-trip flight tickets or travel itinerary showing your return date

If your driver's license is not in English and does not use a Latin alphabet (for example, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic script), an International Driving Permit (IDP) is mandatory. For licenses in other non-English scripts, an IDP is strongly recommended. The IDP is a translation only and must be carried alongside your original license.

All documents must be physical originals. Digital copies shown on a phone or tablet are not accepted at the Budget counter in Savannah. Debit and prepaid cards are not accepted for the security deposit hold.

Savannah's street grid is unlike almost any other city in the United States, and it will surprise first-time drivers in a Budget rental car. The city was designed around the Oglethorpe Plan, which organizes streets into wards, each centered on one of 22 public squares. These squares interrupt through-traffic, meaning vehicles cannot drive straight across them and must navigate around each one.

In practical terms, this creates a circuitous, slower-paced flow on internal streets with one-way patterns that differ from the standard rectangular U.S. grid. If your GPS is routing you through the historic district, expect detours around squares rather than direct paths.

A few additional driving notes for your Savannah Budget rental:

• River Street connects to Bay Street via steep ramps and passes through Factors Walk, a multi-tiered historic area that can be disorienting for first-time visitors
• DeRenne Avenue (SR 21) has ongoing GDOT construction with reconfigured interchanges at Montgomery Street, White Bluff Road, and Abercorn Street, which can confuse drivers unfamiliar with the area
• Budget extra time when navigating the historic district, especially if you are heading to or from the Abercorn Street Budget branch

No, there are no toll roads in Savannah itself. The city and the surrounding Coastal Georgia region operate entirely on free public roads, so your Budget rental car will not encounter any toll charges during normal driving within the Savannah area.

However, if you plan to drive north toward Atlanta, Georgia Express Lanes operate on I-85 and I-75 in the Atlanta metropolitan area. These lanes use dynamic pricing starting at a minimum of US$0.10 per mile, and they are entirely cashless with no option to pay with cash at the booth. All charges are collected electronically via transponder or license plate recognition.

If you use Georgia Express Lanes in your Budget rental car, you have two main options:

• Purchase the Budget toll convenience program at the counter, typically priced between US$4.95 and US$5.35 per day, capped at approximately US$34.65 per rental period, plus actual toll amounts
• Use an independent service such as NextPass or Pay-By-Plate, which lets you register the rental vehicle's plate and pay tolls directly

Driving in Express Lanes without a recognized transponder or plate registration results in violations that are recharged to you by Budget, often with significant administrative fees added. Vehicles with three or more occupants may use Peach Pass Express Lanes toll-free.

When you pick up your Budget rental car in Savannah, the counter will place a temporary authorization hold on your credit card. This is not a charge but it reduces your available credit until your bank releases it after the rental ends.

For standard vehicle classes at Budget locations in the United States, including Savannah, the typical hold is approximately US$300 to US$400. The exact amount can vary depending on the vehicle class, the specific Savannah location (airport versus Abercorn Street), and the length of your rental. Premium or specialty vehicles may carry a higher hold.

Important requirements for the deposit at the Savannah Budget counter:

• The card must be a major credit card, not a debit or prepaid card
• The driver's name must be printed on the physical card
• The card must be in the main driver's name
• You must have sufficient available credit to cover the hold plus any expected charges

After you return the vehicle, Budget releases the hold, but your bank controls how quickly it reappears in your available balance, which can take up to 15 business days. Bringing a backup credit card to Savannah is always a good precaution.

Yes, all bookings made through Hola Car Rentals, including Budget rentals in Savannah, include Tolls Cashback, which reimburses up to 5% of your total booking value for tolls paid during your rental.

Since Savannah itself has no toll roads, this benefit is most relevant if your Budget itinerary takes you north toward Atlanta, where Georgia Express Lanes on I-85 and I-75 charge dynamic per-mile tolls. Any tolls you pay during your Savannah Budget rental period are eligible for the cashback claim.

To claim your Tolls Cashback after returning your Budget car in Savannah:

• Email [email protected] within 30 days of vehicle return
• Use the subject line: Tolls Cashback - HOLA followed by your confirmation number
• Attach your Hola Car Rentals confirmation, the signed rental agreement from Budget, 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.

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

Whether the fee is included or charged at the counter depends on your rate. If your booking confirmation does not show the additional driver as included, Budget in Savannah charges US$13 per rental day plus taxes, with a maximum cap of US$65 plus taxes for the additional driver fee.

For Budget rentals in Savannah, additional drivers must generally be at least 25 years old. Drivers aged 21 to 24 may be subject to a young-driver surcharge or may not be accepted as additional drivers at the Savannah Budget counter.

Key steps to add a driver at the Savannah Budget counter:

• Check your booking confirmation first to see if an additional driver is already included at no charge
• Bring the additional driver to the counter in Savannah with their physical driver's license and passport or ID
• Both the main driver and the additional driver must sign the rental agreement
• Verify the additional driver's name appears on your paperwork before leaving the counter

Only drivers listed on the Budget rental agreement are covered by the vehicle's protections during your Savannah rental.

Yes, drivers under 25 years old are subject to a young-driver surcharge when renting a Budget car in Savannah. The standard minimum age to rent without an additional fee is 25.

Drivers aged 21 to 24 can rent from Budget in Savannah but will pay a daily young-renter surcharge on top of the base rate. Georgia is not one of the states (like New York or Michigan) that legally requires rentals to drivers as young as 18, so the Budget standard policy applies in Savannah.

Additionally, Budget in Savannah restricts certain vehicle classes to drivers aged 25 and older. Categories such as full-size SUVs, premium, luxury, convertibles, minivans, and vans are typically unavailable to under-25 renters. Economy, compact, medium sedan, standard sedan, compact SUV, and medium SUV classes are generally available to younger drivers.

One exception applies to drivers aged 21 to 24 from Latin America and the Caribbean: certain Hola Car Rentals rates fulfilled by Budget waive the young-renter surcharge for the main driver when the waiver is explicitly shown on the booking confirmation and the driver presents proof of Latin American or Caribbean nationality or residency at the Savannah Budget counter.

Budget rentals in Savannah follow a Full-to-Full fuel policy by default. This means you receive the vehicle with a full tank and must return it full to avoid fuel charges.

Steps to follow for the fuel policy on your Savannah Budget rental:

• 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 odometer and fuel gauge
• Refuel within approximately 10 miles of the return location in Savannah before dropping off the vehicle
• Keep your final fuel receipt showing the date, time, and station address
• For after-hours returns at the Savannah Budget location, leave the receipt in the return envelope and keep a photo of the full gauge

If you return the Budget car in Savannah 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 a refueling service fee. These charges can be significant, so refueling near the Savannah return location before drop-off is always the most cost-effective approach.

Yes, one-way rentals are available with Budget in Savannah, but a drop-off fee may apply depending on your return location and route.

Within Savannah, one-way trips between the SAV airport Budget location and the Abercorn Street branch are generally possible. For longer one-way routes, such as Savannah to Atlanta or other Georgia cities, a drop-off fee is typically added. The exact amount varies by route, vehicle class, season, and availability.

How the drop-off fee works for your Savannah Budget booking:

• The fee is shown during the booking process on the rate details page under the section labeled as charges due at destination
• It is not included in any rate plan and cannot be prepaid
• If the fee does not appear during booking, no drop-off fee applies to your specific route
• Cross-border one-way rentals (for example, Savannah to Canada) may be restricted or carry higher fees; confirm with Budget at the Savannah counter

If you need to change your return location after booking your Savannah Budget rental, be aware that the route will be repriced and the drop-off fee may change. Always review your booking confirmation to verify the drop-off fee before arriving at the Savannah counter.

The insurance and protection options included with your Budget rental in Savannah depend on the rate plan selected when booking through Hola Car Rentals. Your booking confirmation is the definitive reference for what is covered.

The main coverages to understand for your Savannah Budget rental are:

• Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or Loss Damage Waiver (LDW): reduces your financial liability for damage to the Budget rental vehicle from a collision, theft, or vandalism. A deductible may apply unless your confirmation shows zero deductible. This 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 car in Savannah. Some U.S. states require a minimum level of liability, but not all do. Adding supplemental liability coverage is strongly recommended.

CDW/LDW does not cover tires, undercarriage, roof, keys, or personal belongings. Only drivers listed on the Budget rental agreement in Savannah are covered by these protections. If someone drives who is not named on the contract, coverage may be void.

Review your Hola Car Rentals confirmation carefully before arriving at the Savannah Budget counter to confirm which protections are included and whether any deductible applies.

Budget operates two main locations in Savannah with significantly different hours, so choosing the right one for your arrival time matters.

• SAV Airport (Savannah/Hilton Head International, 436 to 442 Airways Ave): typically open 7:00 am to midnight or later, seven days a week. This location is best for early morning or late-night flight arrivals and accommodates most international itineraries.
• Budget Abercorn Street (7070 Abercorn St, near Oglethorpe Mall): open Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday 7:00 am to noon. This location is closed on Sundays and has no after-hours pickup option.

If your flight arrives on a Sunday or after 6:00 pm on a weekday, the Savannah airport Budget location is your only practical option. The airport counter also handles higher volumes and has vehicles either on-site or accessible via a short shuttle.

Budget counter hours can change on public holidays, so always confirm hours on your rental agreement or booking confirmation before your Savannah trip. If you arrive outside operating hours, the Budget counter will not be staffed and no after-hours key pickup is available at the Abercorn Street location.

Yes, most bookings made through Hola Car Rentals, including Budget rentals in Savannah, include Travel Assistance provided by Terrawind Global Protection. However, this benefit applies only to non-North American customers. Residents of the United States and Canada do not qualify for this coverage.

For eligible travelers renting a Budget car in Savannah, the Travel Assistance benefit typically includes:

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

This coverage is particularly relevant if you experience a medical emergency or accident while driving your Budget rental in Savannah or on surrounding highways such as I-95 or I-16. It does not cover damage to the Budget rental vehicle itself (that is handled by CDW/LDW) or third-party liability (covered by LIS/ALI/SLI).

To use Travel Assistance during your Savannah Budget rental, contact Terrawind 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Always check your Hola Car Rentals booking confirmation for the exact coverage limits and terms that apply to your specific reservation.