Budget Rent a Car is one of the largest car and truck rental companies in the world, with locations in more than 110 countries and all 50 United States. With more than 3,000 rental shops, including at 825 airports, Budget Rent a Car circulates approximately 232,500 vehicles. Though Budget Rent a Car began as a strictly low-cost rental option to other companies charging daily and per-mile rates, the company has grown substantially in its 50-plus years of operation, and has been ranked as the world s third-largest vehicle rental company.#41 in Canada's Top franchises.