I just rented from Budget this weekend at BWI airport. I was given the choice to pick any car from a specific aisle. They were all different makes and models so we had a lot to choose from.I like Dollar over Budget only because you get to pick your car. I don't like being assigned a car and then find out you hate it. A car is like a pair of shoes. I want to try it out and make sure its a good fit.
I just rented from Budget this weekend at BWI airport. I was given the choice to pick any car from a specific aisle. They were all different makes and models so we had a lot to choose from.
Denise
That is great if Budget starts to do that. At my local airports they do not and I can't remember if MCO does or not since I try to stick with Alamo whenever possible.
Budget did not offer that on my August trip. I booked economy and got stuck with an awful Kia sedan. It was gutless with poor gas mileage, not to mention bigger than I was expecting. The trip before they gave me a little Ford hatchback, maybe a Fiesta and it was great. Their counter is dreadfully slow too, no matter what time of day or night that you arrive.
Got a great rate from Dollar as a AAA member thru the AAA website. If you book thru the AAA website - you also get a free additional driver and possibly other perks (which weren't important to us this trip - like free child seat etc.) Will have to post back after our experience. I've only ever done Alamo and always had quick, fast service and always enjoy picking my own car from the aisle!
Both have good rates but both have bad reviews. Which one would you use?