Car Rental in Merced, CA

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Merced (MC2)

Address:

1599 W 16th St,
Merced, CA, California, 95340, United States

Phone:

(1) 209-383-3804

Hours of Operation:

Sun 9:00 AM - 1:45 PM; Mon - Fri 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM; Sat 9:00 AM - 1:45 PM

Holiday Hours:

2024
CHRISTMAS   December  25  closed

2025
NEW YEARS DAY   January  1  closed
CHRISTMAS EVE   December  24  09:00AM - 12:00PM
CHRISMAS HLDY   December  26  09:00AM - 12:00PM
NEW YEARS EVE   December  31  09:00AM - 12:00PM

Free pickup service available

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Location Information
General Directions
COUNTER: FROM HWY 99 SOUTHBOUND, exit at R St and turn right. Make a left onto 16th St and continue past V St. Budget is on the right side. From HWY 99 NORTHBOUND, exit at 16th St. Pass over the railroad tracks & merge into the left lane. Budget is on the left side. CARS: On-site. RETURNS: Same as pick-up. AFTER-HOURS RETURNS: Not available.

Budget in Merced

With Budget, your Merced car rental is waiting, and it checks all the boxes. Cheap? Check! Dependable? Check! Stylish? Check! A variety of vehicle options, from compact sedans to standard SUVs to full-size sedans and more? Check, check, check! 

Did we mention that we’re conveniently located on West 16th Street, right off US 99? That should probably be another check, since Budget is so easy to get to. We’re also right down the street from the 16th at the T Street bus stop. If you’re in the Merced area, you’ll be able to reach us without difficulty. So rent a pickup truck to haul some furniture or grab an SUV rental for a trip to Applegate Park Zoo. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, Budget has you covered. 

When it’s time to return your rental, you’ve got options. Of course, you can take it back to Budget in Merced, if that’s what works best. But if you’re traveling, you can actually return your vehicle to any Budget across the United States. Just select the appropriate drop-off location when you make your reservation, and you’ll be good to go!

Neighborhood Landmarks

  • Next to Bear Creek

  • Two blocks north of US 99

Compact Sedan

California road trip! If you’re putting miles on your car rental in Merced, CA, a compact sedan saves gas as you drive to Sacramento, San Jose, Los Angeles, and beyond.

Standard SUV

The Merced National Wildlife Refuge is home to over 10,000 acres of protected land. A standard SUV rental will let you take an auto tour and spot some wildlife. 

Full-Size Sedan 

Full-size sedans are roomy, comfortable, and perfect for Merced. Whether you want to grab drinks at The Partisan or sample wine at Vista Ranch, your rental will get you there.

See Prices & Available Cars

To see what your options are at Budget in Merced, scroll to the top of the page and throw your rental dates into the form you’ll find there. You’ll see all the available vehicles for those dates, plus their prices. There’s only one way to lock them in, though! Book your rental today.

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