Budget Car Rental
Arlington, TX Hours and Location

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Growing the business since 1958

In Summary: Day after day, Budget employees and operators at approximately 2,700 locations in more than 120 countries help support our vision, mission and values.

Quick History

Budget Rent A Car was founded by Morris Mirkin in 1958 with a $24,000 investment. The company name was chosen to appeal to the “budget-minded” or “value-conscious” renter. In 1959, in an effort to grow the business, Mirkin appealed to a distant relative, Jules Lederer, president of a Chicago-based manufacturer of writing instruments, for additional financing. Lederer formed a leasing company and leased new vehicles to Mirkin. In 1960, Lederer formed Budget Rent A Car Corporation in Chicago. The company then grew rapidly, both nationally and internationally.

In 1986, Gibbons, Green and van Amerongen Ltd. along with management and selected investors purchased Budget from Transamerica Corp. in a LBO transaction. Budget made an initial public offering of 3.2 million shares in 1987.

In 1992, Budget moved downtown Chicago headquarters to Lisle, Ill.

In April 1997, Budget was bought by Team Rental Group, Budget’s largest franchisee in the United States and changed its name to Budget Group, Inc. Budget Group began trading on the NYSE that year.

In 1997, Budget unveiled “Unlimited Budget” a travel agent loyalty program through which members receive a free Unlimited Budget debit MasterCard card and earn points (dollars) for completed bookings.

In 1998, Budget introduced “Fastbreak,” Budget’s express service with paperless transaction.

In 2002, Budget Group was delisted from the NYSE and sold Budget Rent A Car assets in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Caribbean, Australia and New Zealand to Cendant Corporation. Other worldwide assets were sold to Avis Europe, Plc. Later, Cendant moved Budget headquarters from Lisle, Ill. to Parsippany, N.J.

In 2006, Cendant Corporation separated into four independent companies: Realogy, Wyndham Worldwide, Travelport and Avis Budget Group, Inc. As a result, Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. is now a subsidiary of Avis Budget Group.

In 2011, Avis Budget Group, Inc. acquired Avis Europe plc. The transaction re-unites Avis Budget Group with its licensee for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

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About this location:

Location

Arlington TX

Additional Travel Information

If you’re planning a trip to Texas in the future, rental cars from Budget will give you exceptional value. Whether travelling alone, as a couple or with family, Budget has a vehicle that will meet your needs. Located on South Cooper Street, we are well-positioned to provide Arlington car rentals to area travelers. Whether you need a compact car for fuel economy or a van for the family, Budget car rental on South Cooper Street can get you on your way without any hassles. Try a convertible to feel the wind in your hair while driving down the highway. Free pick up service is available for added convenience.

 If you are a sports fan, you may want to consider watching the Cowboys, Rangers or Mavericks play ball while you are in town. Visit one of Arlington’s four golf courses for some outdoor fun and relaxation. Your Budget South Cooper Street facility can give you the convenience of travelling throughout the city on your own schedule without having to depend on mass transit. You will be pleased at how easy it is to get your rental car from the Budget Rent a Car South Cooper Street location. From there, you can take the family to the art museum or music hall for some cultural activities or see the animals at the Dallas Zoo.

 Make sure your visit to Texas is not hampered by inadequate ground transportation. Reserve your rental car from Budget so that you can have a vacation that produces fond memories and quality family time.

Additional Location Information

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