Whether you’re driving across the country or just taking a spin around the block, Budget encourages all passengers to buckle up for safety! Please remember, it’s the driver's responsibility to comply with all applicable seat belt and child restraint safety laws.
Which seat is right for you?
Budget uses Child Safety Seats that serve as an infant (2.5kg -9kg) restraint in a rear-facing configuration or as a toddler (9kg -18kg) restraint in a forward-facing configuration. Many Budget locations also offer booster seats for youngsters 19kg-36kg (4-7 yrs). Seats can vary in model and style, so please contact the rental location in advance if you have specific questions.
Availability
For your convenience, Child Safety Seats are available for rental at an additional fee. This option can be selected at time of booking and are subject to availability.
Installation
Budget can install child safety seats into vehicles for customers. Other questions regarding installation should be addressed directly with the rental location.
For your convenience GPS navigation systems are available for an additional fee. This option can be selected at time of booking and are subject to availability.
Portable Wi-Fi enables a renter to connect to Wi-Fi internet during their rental, whether in the car, hotel room, or doing a business presentation. The device allows multiple users (up to 9 users) to connect and use the same Wi-Fi device at the same time. The device will allow up to 500MB of data usage per day. A daily fee applies, please enquire at the counter at time of pick up.
In the event of operational difficulty or unexpected emergency, we'll bring you fast, reliable assistance - especially helpful when you're in an unfamiliar city. Available at participating Budget locations.
Roadside Assistance Cover covers you for events such as Flat Tyre Assistance, Flat Battery Assistance, Vehicle Lockout Service, Lost Key Replacement and Out of Fuel (up to $10 fuel delivery). The daily/weekly fee is subject to change.
Snow Cover allows you to drive on sealed roads above the snowline in Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales during the snow season.
Only certain vehicles are available with Snow Cover: Full Size Sedan (Group E), Small SUV (Group S), Standard SUV (Group K), Large SUV (Group H), 4WD (Group W). Snow Cover does not reduce the Standard Excess and does not cover any entry fees or permits to any national parks. Customers can reduce their Excess by taking Snow Cover in conjunction with Budget Excess Reduction or Protection Package. Please also refer to the Budget Rental Terms & Conditions for further details, and check the entry requirements to national parks when planning your visit to the snow.