Rent a Car at Akron Downtown

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Akron Downtown (CE1)

Address:

259 W Market St,
Akron, OH, Ohio, 44303, United States

Phone:

(1) 330-376-3129

Hours of Operation:

Sun 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Holiday Hours:

2025
MEMORIAL DAY   May  26  closed
INDEPENDENCE   July  4  closed
LABOR DAY   September  1  closed
THANKSGIVING   November  27  closed
THANKSGVNG HLDY   November  28  08:00AM - 12:00PM
CHRISTMAS EVE   December  24  08:00AM - 12:00PM
CHRISTMAS DAY   December  25  closed
NEW YEARS EVE   December  31  08:00AM - 12:00PM

2026
NEW YEARS DAY   January  1  closed

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Location Information
Fastbreak Service
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 on Market St, 1 mile west of Main St. From I-77, take Route 59, exit W. Market St. 1 mile down on the right.
CARS: On-site.
RETURNS: Same as pickup.
After-hours Returns
Rental vehicle must be returned during office hours.

NOTE: Some locations may have a key drop available:

Drop Box Available: If the customer chooses to leave the vehicle, the customer is responsible for the vehicle & all charges (including any damages or theft of the vehicle may have incurred during after hours) until the contract can be closed on the following business day.

Drop Box NOT Available: If the location does not have a key drop box, the location does not permit vehicles to be left after closing hours. The customer should never lock or leave the keys inside the car. The customer is responsible for the vehicle & all charges (including any damages to or theft of the vehicle and locksmith fees if they choose to lock the keys in the car). The customer can either choose to return the car the next day the location is open OR change the Drop Off Location to the nearest Regional Airport. Customer is responsible for all charges related to the drop-off modification.

Downtown Akron Ohio

A car rental in Akron, Ohio, can be useful in a variety of circumstances. If you are here to tour the birthplace of LeBron James and want to check out all the sweet spots in town, a rental car will do the trick. When your car breaks down or you’ve been in a wreck, keep your daily routine going smoothly with an Akron car rental. Party the weekend away by taking a trip up to Cleveland in a car rental. And where can you find these fabulous rentals? At Budget in Downtown Akron, right off Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. 

Budget in Downtown Akron is in a great spot, right near the Innerbelt. Hop on this road, head south to I-76, and you’re on the way to virtually anywhere you want to go. Drop in at Akron Family Restaurant across the street for some all-day breakfast when you pick up your vehicle, then keep exploring our beautiful city with the help of your rental car.

Visiting the Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a must. Opportunities for camping, canoeing, biking, hiking, horseback riding, and fishing make this national park an outdoor haven. Continue your outdoor adventures at Portage Lakes State Park. 

When it’s time to return the vehicle, you can schedule your drop-off at multiple Budget locations in Akron or nationwide, or kill two birds with one stone and drop it off to Budget at Akron-Canton Airport. 

Neighborhood Landmarks

  • Two blocks from Shady Park

  • Down the street from Towpath Trail High School

  • Off Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

     

Popular Rental Options in Akron

  • Economy Cars: Head over to Pittsburgh weekend getaway. Save on gas and have an easier time parking with an economy car rental. 

  • Midsize Cars: Zoom up to Cleveland in a midsize car rental and learn about iconic musicians at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. 

  • Intermediate SUVs: Gorge Metro Park is a great spot for fishing. Grab a fishing license, gear, your lucky hat, and an intermediate SUV rental for a successful fishing trip. 

     

See Prices & Available Cars

It’s easy to reserve a rental car from Budget in Downtown Akron. To view the available vehicles and prices, just fill out the form above. Enter your pickup and drop-off dates and times, plus another drop-off location if you aren’t bringing it back to our Market Street location. Once you click the “Select My Car” button, you can see the available car types and their rental rates. Make a reservation today!

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