Budget – Car Rental

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Budget – Car Rental

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A weekly roundup of Budget – Car Rental's key feedback

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Cancellation Fees

A significant number of users are frustrated with the high cancellation fees, even when cancellations are made well in advance. Approximately 15% of users have expressed dissatisfaction with these fees, which they find unreasonable and a deterrent to using Budget in the future.

I had to cancel my rental and was charged a $50 fee, which is ridiculous.

2

Reservation Issues

Users frequently encounter problems with the app not displaying existing reservations, leading to confusion and potential charges for un-cancelled bookings. This issue affects about 10% of users, causing significant inconvenience and dissatisfaction.

The app won't show my existing reservation, but it will charge me if I can't find it to cancel.

3

Fastbreak Inefficiency

Despite being designed to expedite the rental process, the Fastbreak service often fails to deliver, with users reporting long wait times and inadequate staffing. Around 8% of users have experienced these inefficiencies, leading to frustration and reconsideration of using Budget.

As a Fastbreak customer, I still had to wait in line for 2 hours, which was very frustrating.

4

App Functionality

The app's functionality is lacking, with users unable to perform basic tasks like logging in or editing reservations easily. Approximately 12% of users report these issues, which hinder their ability to manage rentals effectively.

I can't log into the app even though the website works fine with the same credentials.

COMPETITORS ANALYSIS

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#1 USERS CHOICE

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise receives high praise for its excellent customer service, user-friendly app, and consistent quality. Users appreciate the smooth rental process and the ability to accumulate points, making it a preferred choice for many.

#2 RUNNER UP

Budget – Car Rental
Budget receives mixed feedback. While some users appreciate the app's ease of use and good deals, others criticize issues with customer service, reservation errors, and high cancellation fees. The Fastbreak program is noted for its convenience, but some users experience problems with car availability and app functionality.

#3 Straggler

Hertz Car Rental
Hertz has a mix of positive and negative reviews. While some users find the app easy to use and appreciate the service, many others report technical issues with the app, poor customer service, and problems with reservations and charges. The company's use of scare tactics for insurance sales is also criticized.
Competitors Analysis
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
#1 Users Choice
Enterprise receives high praise for its excellent customer service, user-friendly app, and consistent quality. Users appreciate the smooth rental process and the ability to accumulate points, making it a preferred choice for many.
Budget – Car Rental
#2 Runner-up
Budget receives mixed feedback. While some users appreciate the app's ease of use and good deals, others criticize issues with customer service, reservation errors, and high cancellation fees. The Fastbreak program is noted for its convenience, but some users experience problems with car availability and app functionality.
Hertz Car Rental
#3 Straggler
Hertz has a mix of positive and negative reviews. While some users find the app easy to use and appreciate the service, many others report technical issues with the app, poor customer service, and problems with reservations and charges. The company's use of scare tactics for insurance sales is also criticized.

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Major Highlights of the Week

Cancellation Fees
Customers are frustrated with high cancellation fees, even when canceling well in advance. This policy is perceived as unfair and deters future bookings.
I canceled my prepaid rental five days in advance and was still charged a $50 fee.
Reservation Visibility
The app fails to display existing reservations, causing confusion and potential financial penalties for users unable to cancel unseen bookings.
The app won't show my reservation, but it will charge me if I can't find it to cancel.
Login Issues
Users experience login failures on the app despite using correct credentials, which work on the website, hindering access to their accounts.
The app does not allow me to log in, although the website does with the same info.
Price Changes
Price discrepancies occur when users attempt to review or modify their bookings, leading to unexpected increases and dissatisfaction.
The price changed significantly after I tried to review my reservation details.
Fastbreak Inefficiency
The Fastbreak service does not consistently expedite the rental process, with users reporting long wait times and inadequate staffing.
As a Fastbreak customer, I still waited in line for two hours at DTW.
Reservation Modifications
The app lacks intuitive features for modifying reservations, forcing users to repeat information with live agents, leading to frustration.
I couldn't extend my rental by one day through the app and had to redo everything with an agent.
Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
Cancellation Fees
Customers are frustrated with high cancellation fees, even when canceling well in advance. This policy is perceived as unfair and deters future bookings.
Reservation Visibility
The app fails to display existing reservations, causing confusion and potential financial penalties for users unable to cancel unseen bookings.
Login Issues
Users experience login failures on the app despite using correct credentials, which work on the website, hindering access to their accounts.
Price Changes
Price discrepancies occur when users attempt to review or modify their bookings, leading to unexpected increases and dissatisfaction.
Fastbreak Inefficiency
The Fastbreak service does not consistently expedite the rental process, with users reporting long wait times and inadequate staffing.
Reservation Modifications
The app lacks intuitive features for modifying reservations, forcing users to repeat information with live agents, leading to frustration.

Quotes of the week

Hear from some of the most impactful users to drive changes

The app does not retain the most basic function i.e upcoming reservations every time you login you have to put in the confirmation number of your reservation.
alopop
I’ve booked in budget app twice for rental services and the cars they said were available were not, this time I didn’t get a call from them until the day of which was a huge inconvenience to my plans, the service needs to be better.
ikemp1029
I wanted to change my rental by extending it by one day. I went on the app which I use to book frequently. There is no place under your current rental where it says or allows you to change the reservation.
yngDad

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The quotes of the week

Hear from some of the most impactful users to drive changes
The app does not retain the most basic function i.e upcoming reservations every time you login you have to put in the confirmation number of your reservation.
Candice Wu
App Store
I’ve booked in budget app twice for rental services and the cars they said were available were not, this time I didn’t get a call from them until the day of which was a huge inconvenience to my plans, the service needs to be better.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
I wanted to change my rental by extending it by one day. I went on the app which I use to book frequently. There is no place under your current rental where it says or allows you to change the reservation.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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