Budget, Sydney Airport Car hire

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Budget - Sydney Airport Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

Cnr Butler Rd & Ross Smith Ave, Mascot Nsw, 2020, AUSTRALIA

Telephone

+611300362848 / +61283742888

Pick-up Instructions

The Budget - Sydney Airport car hire location is in terminal

You can walk to the counter of Budget - Sydney Airport car hire.

Airport Terminal Instructions COUNTER: Please note temporary address while work is being carried out at the airport. Corner of Ross Smith Avenue and Butler Road. The instruction below is domestic only. The Budget car rental counters are located in the T2 and T3 arrivals area, opposite the baggage carousels. All non-Budget Fastbreak customers must proceed to the in-terminal Budget counters to complete their rental agreement before being transported to the location via a free shuttle bus. Staff will guide customers to the shuttle bus, which departs from two kerbside pickup areas at the T2 and T3 terminals. Please have your rental documents ready when you arrive at the shuttle pick-up point and the Budget location to expedite your vehicle collection.

Drop-off Instructions

Airport Terminal Instructions COUNTER: Please note temporary address while work is being carried out at the airport. Corner of Ross Smith Avenue and Butler Road. The instruction below is domestic only. All vehicle returns should be made at the Budget facility on the corner of Ross Smith Avenue and Butler Road, not at the P1 car park (see attached map). If you are returning a vehicle from south Sydney or via the M5 motorway, turn left into Butler Road from General Holmes Drive (at the BP Service Station), then turn left into the Budget location. If you are returning from Sydney CBD, the northern or eastern suburbs, turn right into General Holmes Drive from Southern Cross Drive, then turn left into Ross Smith Avenue, passing the Blu Emu parking facility. Turn left at the roundabout into Butler Avenue and right into the Budget location. A free shuttle bus will be provided to transport customers between the new Budget location and T2 and T3 Domestic Terminals by Sydney Airport.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	06:00 -23:00	06:00 -23:00	06:00 -23:00	06:00 -23:00	06:00 -23:00	06:00 -23:00	06:00 -23:00

Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)

Representative Car Models	Deposit Amount(approx.)	Business Days Required for Refund
Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others. Pack up ^	USD300-5000	30-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car hire from this store: Visa, Master

E-voucher

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

Age requirements

21 - 80 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of AUD 29 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driving license in their name with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit(IDP) is only a translation.You must present your original driving licence with the original IDP at the counter.

Original driving licence + NAATI Translation

The translation of the driver's license certified by the Australian Translation and Accreditation Institute (NAATI) can be used to rent a car and drive in Australia.

Original Korea Driving Lisense

Budget Australia may require a customer renting a vehicle to complete a Rental Qualification Form and provide additional identification as it deems necessary or appropriate or in accordance with applicable law(e.g. copy of utilities bill, phone bill).

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full Driving License issued in Australia

This option applies to customers with local driving license, please show your local license at pick-up.

Additional Extras

To be updated

Cross Border

To be updated

Cross Islands

Free of Charge:

Taking rental cars to following islands is allowed and free of charge:
Phillip Island, Churchill Island, Mornington Peninsula

Customers can travel to Phillip Island by land for free. Cars are not allowed on the Ferries.

Conditional:

Depending on which island to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:

Vehicle on ferry is pohibited. Bribie island can be access by a bridge so you can visit there but must stay on sealed roads.

Must-not:

Taking rental cars to following islands is not allowed：
Kangaroo Island, Bruny Island, North Stradbroke Island, South Stradbroke Island, Mariah Island, Mornington Island, Magnetic Island, Fraser Island

Cross island requires Budget written permission, please contact Budget if needed.

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess:

EUR 4392.46

Theft Insurance Excess:

EUR 4392.46

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.9 km from Sydney International Airport

Hotels

1.8 km from Captain Cook Hotel

2.1 km from Southern Cross Hotel

2.2 km from Novotel Sydney International Airport (formerly Mercure) Hotel

Other Landmarks

7.5 km from Sydney Tower Eye

9.1 km from Sydney Opera House

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Map view of Budget Store Location

coordinates: -33.93359 151.1813

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The Sign

The Rental Desk

Guest Reviews

Total points： 8.6 / 10 Very good

Vehicle condition: 1.0
Vehicle cleanliness: 1.0
Spaciousness: 1.2
Counter staff: 1.2
Pick-up location: 1.0
Drop-off location: 1.0
Pick-up time: 0-10 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

M.Kwa
Sydney
8.3 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
Budget service at the airport is ok and I believe Hertz staff help out in the pick when the Budget staff were not available. The waiting time is about 45mins.
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Anonymous
Sydney
9.3 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
新型のカローラスポーツを貸してくれました。スタッフもフレンドリーで最高です。
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Anonymous
Sydney
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
Avoid budget/avis! They have thieves among they employees: while I was taking out my luggage from the trunk, 2 employees took some small things I had deposited in the glovebox compartiment!
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G.Campbell
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
The Avis team stayed behind to welcome us and our booking into Sydney as we arrived with 10 mins till the car hire place closed. We were tired and worried that we missed it, but they were amazing and supportive.
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D.Orwin
Sydney
9.7 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
Booked a mystery car and was thrilled with the car we had. Superb service at Avis desk at Sydney airport.
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Ulysses Terry
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
After exiting the arrivals, the car rental company is on the left with clear signs. The Budget counter was unattended, and there was a sign directing us to the Avis counter. A lady there assisted us professionally and explained the benefits of buying insurance. I mentioned that I had already purchased QEEQ's super insurance. She then handed me the keys and directed me to the parking slot to pick up the car myself.
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Blake Morton
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
Good service attitude, quick and efficient
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Stan Saroyan
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
Service was decent.
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Vic Ezekiel
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
Very satisfied
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Charlotte Birrell
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
There's nothing specific to highlight about this rental company. It's just like all other rental companies—standardized vehicles, staff, and processes. You can completely trust and use their vehicles with peace of mind, and you can contact the staff at the store within 10 seconds during working hours.
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Monica Kent
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
Satisfied
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Franklin Raphael
Sydney
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
The service wasn't exactly enthusiastic, but it was professional.
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Lorraine Lewis
Sydney
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
The initial car of the same category wasn't satisfactory, but the negotiation went smoothly, and they provided many options.
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Justin Maugham
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
The staff were very nice
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Roxanne Bacon
Sydney
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
Fairly smooth process.
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Denise McDonald
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
Good
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Hugo Bridges
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
It was good.
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Gilbert Amelia
Sydney
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
Chaotic billing
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Hobart Gilbert
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
As always
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Yetta Twain
Sydney
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
Satisfactory
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Xavier Sweet
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
Very quick and excellent service.
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Max Adam
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
Picked up the car right after landing
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Susan Gissing
Sydney
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
Easy car pickup
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Gerald Gray
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
The staff were friendly and patient, and the process was very efficient.
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Dale Clapham
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
Highly recommended
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Abner Timothy
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
Excellent
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Sampson Noyes
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
There was hardly any queue, quite convenient.
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Willie Emmie
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
Good
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Ella Baldwin
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
Satisfied
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Norman Rockefeller
Sydney
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
Average. The staff member handling the car pickup had a heavy Indian accent, making it hard to understand him, and he became a bit impatient later. I rented a Prado but received a Suzuki MUX instead.
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Lewis Bartholomew
Sydney
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
In the end, they only gave me a Corolla for the specific model???? The price is indeed cheap but it's a bit unfair that those under 25 can't participate in promotional activities. I had to say I was 25 on the website, yet when I got to the store, they still asked me.
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Kevin MacPherson
Sydney
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
No queues
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Hilda Freeman
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
Humanized service, thorough and attentive.
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Monica Kent
Sydney
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
When I rented the car, I added a GPS, thinking it was integrated into the car. So I took the keys and went straight to the car, only to find out later that the GPS was a separate device rented at the counter. The employee at the rental counter didn't give me the GPS device even though I was charged for it, causing me to spend 30 minutes looking for it in the car. After asking nearby staff, I learned that the GPS is a separate device and needs to be collected at the counter. I had to run back to the rental counter where the embarrassed employee admitted they forgot to give it to me, wasting my time. It turned out the car had Apple CarPlay, which I connected to my phone, allowing me to use Baidu/Google Maps. This was much more reliable than the rented GPS, which I ended up not using at all, wasting the GPS rental fee.
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Montague Clare
Sydney
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
The attitude, service speed, and patience of some rental company staff towards Asian or Chinese customers are questionable! There are significant differences compared to how they treat Western customers in similar situations!
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Hulda Hutt
Sydney
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
Overall, it's quite convenient.
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Valerie Stilwell
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
Overall, the service was quite smooth!
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Rod Black
Sydney
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Monday, February 17, 2025
Overall good, no hassle, no upselling, just a great rental company.
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