Rent a Car in Athens, GA

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Athens, GA (AH1)

Address:

1870 W Broad St,
Athens, GA, Georgia, 30606, United States

Phone:

(1) 706-353-0600

Hours of Operation:

Sun 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Mon - Fri 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM; Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Holiday Hours:

2024
CHRISTMAS EVE   December  24  08:00AM - 04:00PM
CHRISTMAS DAY   December  25  closed

2025
NEW YEARS DAY   January  1  closed

Free pickup service available

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Location Information
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Proceed to Budget rental counter. Show your drivers license and identify yourself as a Fastbreak member. The Budget rental agent will provide you with your preprinted contract and keys.
General Directions
COUNTER: Located near the University of Georgia, at the intersection of West Broad Street & Hodgson Drive. VEHICLES: On-site. Rental vehicles are parked outside the office. RETURNS: Same as pick-up. AFTER-HOURS RETURNS: Not available. Rental vehicle must be returned during office hours.

Budget in Athens, GA

Rent a car in Athens and quickly get around town or head over to Atlanta, GA. With a cheap car rental from Budget in Athens, GA, you can transport furniture, taste a local brew at Terrapin Beer Co., and participate in many other adventures. Even better, Budget on Broad Street is just minutes away from downtown, the University of Georgia, Georgia Theatre, Sanford Stadium, and other popular locations, so you can conveniently get to Budget from those destinations and into a vehicle. 

And to dismiss your excuses, Budget offers rental cars in Athens, GA, at low prices and with flexible plans. Find coupons and discounts suitable for any excursion on our website. Choose a short-term rental for a quick business trip or a long-term rental for an extended summer road trip. 

A car rental in Athens, GA, can also help you avoid expensive taxi rides to destinations like the State Botanical Garden of Georgia or Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport rental return. Enjoy the convenience of picking up a vehicle near downtown Athens and returning it to Budget locations around the area when you make a reservation online today!

Neighborhood Landmarks

  • Next to Advance Auto Parts

  • Down the street from St. Mary's Hospital

Popular Rental Options in Athens

  • Minivans: Pile in family and friends and travel together in a minivan rental to popular destinations like Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail. You could also put down the seats and use a minivan to transport small furniture across town. 

  • Full-size cars: Upgrade to a ride with a little extra room in the trunk so you can transport your golf clubs and meet some colleagues at University Golf Course.

  • Standard elite SUVs: No matter what the weather does, a standard elite SUV can be your trusted steed for driving around Georgia. Try taking one on a camping trip to Oconee National Forest.

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You can view all our vehicle options and rates by adding your travel information and rental destinations in the form up top. Budget in Athens, GA, will automatically be set as your pickup location. Once everything else is completed, just click “Select My Car.” After browsing our selection, make a reservation today so you can enjoy convenient transportation around Athens.

 

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