Budget, Manhattan-eastside (midtown) Car hire

Address
Pick-up
Drop-off
Opening Hours
Deposit
Accepted Cards
E-voucher
Age requirements
Driver's License Requirements
Additional Extras
Cross Border
Cross Islands
Distances to Landmarks

Budget - Manhattan-eastside (midtown) Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

222 East 44th Street, New York, 10017, United States

Telephone

+16465596552

Pick-up Instructions

COUNTER: Located on E 43rd Street between 2nd & 3rd Avenue. VEHICLES: On-site, parked outside the office. RETURNS: Same as pickup. AFTER-HOUR RETURNS: Not available. Rental vehicle must be returned during office hours.

Drop-off Instructions

Return instruction is being collected.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	06:30 -15:00	06:30 -15:00	06:30 -15:00	06:30 -15:00	06:30 -15:00	06:30 -15:00	06:30 -15:00

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

An e-voucher is accepted at this location.

Age requirements

21 - 75 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of USD 27 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 together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

Original Driver's License in Latin/Roman Alphabet

Original Driver's Licenses printed in Latin/Roman alphabet (such as English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, etc.) are acceptable for car rental without the need for an International Driving Permit (IDP). Driver's licenses printed in a non-Roman alphabet (such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic, etc.) must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit.

Original South Korea Driving License (English version)

An English translation must be provided on the back of the driver's license.

Original Japanese Driving Licence + Dealer translation

Translation templates provided by car rental companies, available online for free: https://jp.qeeq.com/tld-topic

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full Driving License issued in United States

Additional Extras

To be updated

Cross Border

Free of Charge:

Taking rental cars to following countries is allowed and free of charge:
Canada

TRAVEL INTO CANADA WITH U.S. VEHICLE: Insurance Card: Customers must advise the counter of their plans to cross the border into Canada. The counter will place a Canadian Non-Resident Insurance Card in the rental vehicle whenever a U.S. registered vehicle goes into Canada. * This card is provided at no cost * It provides documentation that the vehicle is insured in case of an accident. * The border crossing guard may request proof of insurance.\"

Must-not:

Taking rental cars to following countries is not allowed:
Mexico

Cross Islands

To be updated

Excess

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess:

USD 0

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess:

USD 0

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Free Tank

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.4 km from East 60th Street Heliport

1 km from East 34th Street Airport

8.8 km from La Guardia Airport

Railway Stations

0.2 km from Grand Central Station

11.2 km from George Washington Bridge Bus Station

12.8 km from Dyckman Street Subway Station

Hotels

0.1 km from Wyndham Midtown 45 at New York City

0.1 km from The Westin New York Grand Central

0.1 km from EVEN Hotel New York- Midtown East

Other Landmarks

0.8 km from New York Public Library

1.3 km from Magnolia Bakery

5.5 km from Brooklyn Bridge

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Map view of Budget Store Location

coordinates: 40.751203854612 -73.972834959797

Guest Reviews

Total points： 8.1 / 10 Very good

Vehicle condition: 1.3
Vehicle cleanliness: 1.2
Spaciousness: 1.2
Counter staff: 1.0
Pick-up location: 0.8
Drop-off location: 1.0
Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

A.Gavin
New York
9.3 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
The car suited us perfectly for our two hour drive to Philly, and it was presented to us in a very clean condition.
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J.Margolis
New York
8.7 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
Fine
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Anonymous
New York
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
Counter staff took her time serving us and took a while to be acknowledged. Room for improvement.
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M.Crew
New York
7.7 /10 Good
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
The address takes you to 44th street but the entrance and office is actually on 43rd.
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D.Tan
New York
9 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
The supposed free full tank of gas that was indicated in the QEEQ booking was not honoured by the lady at the budget car rental.
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Sandy Piers
New York
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
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Sebastiane Roger
New York
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
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Humphrey Marlowe
New York
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
It's okay.
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Ira Julia
New York
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
No eToll available, cannot add later, can only pay a daily toll fee of 25 dollars.
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Evelyn Gallacher
New York
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
Very good, easy to find
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Elvis Lee
New York
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
Overall good experience, but let's see how the deposit refund goes!
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Spencer Toland
New York
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
It's okay. There was no one early when I picked up the car. I refused their offer to upgrade the vehicle.
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Porter Wyclif(fe)
New York
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
No need to queue up
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Leonard Christy
New York
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
Very satisfied
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Hedda Babbitt
New York
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
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Quinn Dickey
New York
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
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Lambert Jennings
New York
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
The vehicle was excellent with spacious seats and a trunk that easily accommodated three large suitcases.
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Letitia Taylor
New York
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
Pickup and return were quite convenient.
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Ron Saul
New York
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
Excellent!
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Richard Wesley
New York
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
It seems that Budget's locations are busier than others, possibly because they are more affordable. For popular pickup and drop-off spots, it's best to allocate a little extra time. The staff were quite busy, but their service was not affected. If you prepare your questions in advance, they will answer them clearly.
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Woodrow Jenny
New York
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
The service was very clean and the atmosphere was humorous, which is quite remarkable in the US.
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Gerald Gray
New York
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
They provided a free car upgrade, and the experience was seamless.
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Beverly Meredith
New York
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
Very satisfied.
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Neil Margaret
New York
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
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Bartholomew Ward
New York
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
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Phyllis Morgan
New York
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
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Griselda Eddie
New York
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
The car was very new, with only a little over a thousand miles on it. However, the tank wasn't full, and the vehicle wasn't thoroughly inspected during pickup. I'll make sure to take photos next time for documentation.
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Deborah Joshua
New York
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
Very polite, no upselling. The return office was closed, but the staff in the garage was very friendly and helpful.
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Emma Craigie
New York
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
It's okay, no pushy sales services. The car model matched the reservation, but it wasn't cleaned.
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Janet Bob
New York
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
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Daisy II.
New York
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
This company is very reliable overall, highly recommended.
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Omar Eipstein
New York
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
Satisfied
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Merlin Pearson
New York
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
Very satisfied.
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Griselda Eddie
New York
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
The pick-up process took about half an hour, which was tolerable. After returning the car half an hour earlier than scheduled, they charged me an extra $65. The email said it was for a late return. I went to the branch to resolve the issue, and they promised a refund, but after two days there was no sign of it. In the end, I had to dispute it through my credit card company.
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Ford Middleton
New York
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
Returning the car at Budget Airport is quite convenient; you can take the AirTrain directly to the terminal.
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Jocelyn Wild
New York
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
Satisfied
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Brian Clara
New York
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, January 18, 2026
The service is acceptable.
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