Budget Offers One-Way Deals Out of Arizona and Florida
In its annual one-way rental promotion, Budget Car Rental is offering unlimited mileage and no drop-off fees starting at rates of $9.95.
Budget Car Rental announced May 31 its annual one-way rental promotion for people traveling back out of Arizona and Florida to select locations in the United States with unlimited mileage and no drop-off fees.
Customers traveling one-way from Arizona to participating locations in the West can rent an economy or compact vehicle for $9.95 per day. Intermediate and full-size vehicles are available for $14.95 per day and premium and convertible rentals are priced at $21.95 per day. Travelers looking for more space can take advantage of minivan and SUV rates as low as $38.95 per day.
Customers renting at participating locations in Florida can rent a compact, intermediate, standard or full-size vehicle for $14.95 per day. In addition, customers in need of more passenger space can enjoy a 12-passenger van rental for $14.95 per day.
The Arizona offer is valid for rental pickup through June 15, 2012 and customers must mention Budget Customer Discount (BCD) Number D507200 at the time of reservation. The Florida offer is valid for pickup through June 15, 2012 and customers must reference BCD number D508600 at the time of reservation.
To make a reservation or for more information on all available pickup and drop-off cities, including full terms and conditions, customers should visit www.budget.com, call 1-800-BUDGET-7 or contact a local travel professional.
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