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Budget Car Rental

Airport car rental for your Grand Canyon drive north

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Flagstaff, AZ

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If you're flying into Flagstaff to start a Grand Canyon trip, this Budget location on S Pulliam Drive is set up for exactly that — a straightforward rental counter near the airport, with a 3.5-star rating across 240 reviews that leans heavily toward repeat customers who keep coming back for the same staff.

What to expect

Several longtime renters specifically call out the Flagstaff team by name — the reviews consistently mention agents going out of their way to sort out issues quickly, from swapping a car with a dashboard warning light to untangling a mixed-up reservation. That said, it's not universal: one review flags a bad experience over debit-card payment policy at the airport counter, so it's worth confirming your payment method and any hold requirements when you book rather than assuming.

  • Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-6:00 PM, Saturday-Sunday 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
  • Address: 6200 S Pulliam Dr, Flagstaff, AZ — near Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
  • Phone: (928) 779-5235

For a South Rim trip, this is about an 80-mile drive north from Flagstaff — plan on roughly 90 minutes to Grand Canyon Village once you've got the keys. Book ahead, since weekend hours are shorter and pickup windows can get tight during peak season.

Reviews (260)

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3.6

260 reviews

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Rebecca Getter
Rebecca Getter

2 months ago

I've rented from this Budget counter many times as a local in Flagstaff, and they are always very respectful and facilitating, even when my booking is on short notice. My most recent rental was a huge help because I needed to get to the airport in Phoenix, and they made sure to provide a sedan that was big enough to fit my luggage and my cat's carrier easily. I would absolutely continue renting from this location, and I'm very grateful for their consistent quality service, especially on my budget.

James Devens
James Devens

2 months ago

Excellent service from Budget Rental Car in Flagstaff. Darron and Brooke were the best and really came through for me on short notice. They handled everything smoothly and made sure I was on my way without stress. Don’t rent from anyone else while in Flagstaff, it’s not worth the hassle..they have the cleanest and best selection of cars and trucks. They also rent moving vans way cheaper than U-Haul bozos…thanks again guys you rock !!!

Marissa Huizenga
Marissa Huizenga

2 months ago

Budget/ Avis has always been my go to when needing to rent a car. The staff are fantastic, professional, personable and I am in and out of there quickly. Brooke and Darron are very accommodating and always willing to help where they can. I would recommend Budget/ Avis at the Flagstaff Airport to everyone.

Darron and his team were exceptional. I unfortunately was not treated the best in my pick up experience from a PHX location. Upon my arrival to Flagstaff, this team absolutely took care of my families needs and got us situated on our way in no time. Awesome to see great customer experiences still are available to folks in their travels! Thank you so much!

Jamie Galea
Jamie Galea

2 months ago

I received great customer service at the counter at the Flagstaff Airport location while renting 2 vehicles for a family vacation. We had received some misinformation while booking through the 1-800 number. Fortunately the staff was able to go above and beyond to correct the situation and get us on the road for our vacation without delay! What could have been a stressful situation was made an easy, quick and happily transaction with smiles all around! Thanks Budget

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