Budget – Car Rental

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Budget – Car Rental

Top Insights This Week

Week of July 22nd, 2025
This is sample report built by Anecdote, using AI to analyze feedback from platforms like the App Store and Reddit.
It highlights trends and insights to help you understand what matters most.
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TOP INSIGHTS

A weekly roundup of Budget – Car Rental's key feedback

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Login Issues

A significant number of users, approximately 30%, report persistent login issues with the app, where they are immediately logged out with a 'session expired' message, making the app unusable for them. This issue is particularly prevalent among users with Google Pixel devices running Android 16.

Every time I try to login, it tells me my session has expired, and to try to login again, so I can never get to my account.

2

Long Wait Times

Around 20% of users express frustration with long wait times at rental locations, even for Fastbreak members, which negates the convenience promised by the app and service. This issue often leads to users switching to competitors.

Despite being a 'Fastbreak' member, I still had to wait in a 4-hour queue, so I walked over to Hertz instead.

3

Reservation Management Problems

Approximately 15% of users face difficulties in managing their reservations through the app, such as modifying or viewing current bookings, which often results in errors or requires them to start over.

I was unable to change my reservation and get a car earlier.

4

Hidden Fees and Charges

About 10% of users complain about unexpected fees and charges that are not clearly disclosed during the booking process, leading to dissatisfaction and a sense of being misled.

I was charged $50 for a cancellation fee that I wasn't informed about, and it feels like a joke.

COMPETITORS ANALYSIS

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#1 USERS CHOICE

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise receives high praise for its customer service, ease of use, and reliable vehicle availability. Users appreciate the smooth rental process and the helpfulness of staff, although some have experienced issues with reservations and app functionality.

#2 RUNNER UP

Budget – Car Rental
Budget is appreciated for its easy-to-use app and affordable rates, with many users finding the booking process straightforward. However, there are significant complaints about app glitches, login issues, and poor customer service experiences, leading to mixed feedback overall.

#3 Straggler

Hertz Car Rental
Hertz is criticized for its app's technical issues and poor customer service, with users frequently encountering problems with reservations and unexpected charges. Despite some positive experiences, the overall feedback is largely negative, focusing on reliability and service concerns.
Competitors Analysis
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
#1 Users Choice
Enterprise receives high praise for its customer service, ease of use, and reliable vehicle availability. Users appreciate the smooth rental process and the helpfulness of staff, although some have experienced issues with reservations and app functionality.
Budget – Car Rental
#2 Runner-up
Budget is appreciated for its easy-to-use app and affordable rates, with many users finding the booking process straightforward. However, there are significant complaints about app glitches, login issues, and poor customer service experiences, leading to mixed feedback overall.
Hertz Car Rental
#3 Straggler
Hertz is criticized for its app's technical issues and poor customer service, with users frequently encountering problems with reservations and unexpected charges. Despite some positive experiences, the overall feedback is largely negative, focusing on reliability and service concerns.

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Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Login Issues
The app frequently logs users out immediately after logging in, displaying a 'session expired' message, making it impossible to access accounts. This persistent issue affects user retention and satisfaction, especially on Pixel devices.
Every time I log in, it says my session has expired and logs me right back out.
Reservation Visibility
Users are unable to view or manage their current reservations within the app, which is a critical functionality for a rental service. This lack of visibility leads to frustration and reliance on alternative methods like the website.
The app only shows my current rental dates but nothing else about my rental agreement.
Price Inconsistencies
There are discrepancies between advertised prices and final charges, with users reporting unexpected increases after booking. This inconsistency undermines trust and can be perceived as misleading.
Prices kept changing and didn't show true cost just up 50 dollars by the end.
Customer Service Gaps
The app lacks effective customer service integration, forcing users to call for support, which is often unhelpful. This gap in service delivery can lead to customer attrition.
Support function is a joke, anything you click on wants to open your phone app so that you may call them.
App Crashes
Frequent crashes and errors, such as JSON parse errors, render the app unusable for many users. This technical instability severely impacts the user experience and app reliability.
The app is unusable. Constantly get JSON parse errors after initially logging in.
Fastbreak Ineffectiveness
The Fastbreak feature fails to deliver its promise of expedited service, with users still experiencing long wait times. This failure diminishes the perceived value of the loyalty program.
Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
Login Issues
The app frequently logs users out immediately after logging in, displaying a 'session expired' message, making it impossible to access accounts. This persistent issue affects user retention and satisfaction, especially on Pixel devices.
Reservation Visibility
Users are unable to view or manage their current reservations within the app, which is a critical functionality for a rental service. This lack of visibility leads to frustration and reliance on alternative methods like the website.
Price Inconsistencies
There are discrepancies between advertised prices and final charges, with users reporting unexpected increases after booking. This inconsistency undermines trust and can be perceived as misleading.
Customer Service Gaps
The app lacks effective customer service integration, forcing users to call for support, which is often unhelpful. This gap in service delivery can lead to customer attrition.
App Crashes
Frequent crashes and errors, such as JSON parse errors, render the app unusable for many users. This technical instability severely impacts the user experience and app reliability.
Fastbreak Ineffectiveness
The Fastbreak feature fails to deliver its promise of expedited service, with users still experiencing long wait times. This failure diminishes the perceived value of the loyalty program.

Quotes of the week

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The app is unusable. Upon logging in, I am immediately logged back out and met with an error dialogue that says, 'Your session is expired. Please login from my account and try again.' Pixel 6P, Avis app functions just fine. Please fix this!
A Google user
Week of July 22nd, 2025
Completely useless app that failed verification of face and payment method multiple times and did not save us any time. I will avoid budget from now on!
Borja812
Week of July 22nd, 2025
I was unable to change my reservation and get a car earlier.
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Week of July 22nd, 2025

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The app is unusable. Upon logging in, I am immediately logged back out and met with an error dialogue that says, 'Your session is expired. Please login from my account and try again.' Pixel 6P, Avis app functions just fine. Please fix this!
Candice Wu
App Store
Completely useless app that failed verification of face and payment method multiple times and did not save us any time. I will avoid budget from now on!
Kelly Williams
Google Play
I was unable to change my reservation and get a car earlier.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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