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Offer Details

 

How Can I Get a Free Budget Car Rental Upgrade?

To begin the booking process for a car rental upgrade, scroll to the top of the page and add in your destination, date, and time. The free upgrade code

“UUWY093” has been prefilled in the form and will automatically apply when you click, “Select my car”.

 

Upgrade from Intermediate, Standard, Full-Size or Select SUVs

·         Coupon valid for a one-time, one-car-group upgrade on an Intermediate Car (Group C) through Standard SUV (Group W) car. Maximum upgrade to Standard Elite SUV (Group S), excluding Premium (Group G) and Luxury (Group H) vehicles.

·         The upgrade will take place during rental pickup. Reserve the car with the ideal rate for you, and then you’ll receive an upgraded vehicle when you pick up the keys.

Sale Period

Your car rental must be picked up on or before 12/31/2026.

Coupon valid for a one time, one car group upgrade on an Intermediate Car (Group C) through Standard SUV (group W) car.  Maximum upgrade to Standard Elite SUV (group S), excluding Premium (group G) and Luxury (group H).  The upgraded car is subject to vehicle availability at the time of rental and may not be available on some rates at some times. All taxes, fees (including but not limited to Air Conditioning Excise Recovery Fee, Concession Recovery Fee, Vehicle License Recovery Fee, Energy Recovery Fee, Tire Management Fee, and Frequent Traveler Fee) and surcharges (including but not limited to Customer Facility Charge and Environmental Fee Recovery Charge) are extra. Fuel charges are extra.  Coupon valid at participating Budget Corp locations in the U.S. One coupon per rental.  Coupons cannot be transferred, sold and we reserve the right to change terms anytime at our sole discretion. A 24-hour advance reservation is required.  May not be used in conjunction with any other coupon, promotion or offer. Upgrade will be applied at vehicle pick-up time.  Renter must meet Budget age, driver and credit requirements.  Minimum age may vary by location.  An additional daily surcharge may apply for renters under 25 years old. Rental must begin on or before 12/31/2026.