Budget Rent A Car offers teachers up to 25% off, confirmed directly on Budget’s own ID.me discount page. The rate applies at participating US locations. This is Budget the car rental company, a separate business from Budget Truck Rental, which handles moving trucks and runs its own, different discount program.
Budget Rent A Car is a nationwide car rental brand positioned as a value option alongside its corporate sibling Avis, with locations at most major airports and many city locations. Its fleet runs from economy compacts through SUVs and minivans, aimed at travelers who want a lower price point than the premium brands.
How To Get The Budget Teacher Discount
- Verify your teacher status through ID.me, either by creating a free account or signing in if you already have one from another discount on this site.
- From ID.me Shop, find Budget’s listing and click through to the teacher offer.
- Complete your reservation on Budget’s site using the link or code shown on the ID.me offer page.
Budget doesn’t require a school ID shown in person at the counter for this discount. Verification happens online through ID.me before you book, so keep your confirmation email handy in case a location has questions, but the standard process doesn’t involve an in-person credential check.
Don’t Confuse This With Budget Truck Rental
Budget Truck Rental is a separate company from Budget Rent A Car, handling moving trucks rather than passenger cars, and it runs its own discount terms independent of this car rental offer. If you’re moving classrooms or households rather than renting a car for a trip, check Budget Truck Rental’s own page directly rather than assuming this discount carries over.
Q&A
Q: Is this the same discount as Avis’s, since they’re related companies?
A: No. Budget and Avis share a parent company but run separate rental operations, and Avis does not have a confirmed teacher-specific discount the way Budget does.
Q: Do I need to show a school ID at the counter?
A: Not for this discount. Verification happens through ID.me before booking, not at the counter.
Q: Does the discount apply at every Budget location?
A: It’s confirmed as available at participating US locations. Availability can vary by specific airport or city, so confirm at booking.
Q: Can I combine this with a cash-back shopping portal?
A: Using a coupon or promo code that isn’t the one issued through ID.me may void ID.me cash back on the same transaction, per ID.me’s own terms. Pick one path for a given booking.
Q: Does the 25% apply to insurance and add-ons?
A: The percentage applies to the base rental rate. Insurance, fuel options, and other add-ons are typically priced and charged separately.
Q: What if I already verified with ID.me for a different merchant?
A: The same verified ID.me account carries across any participating merchant, including Budget, without needing to re-verify.
Q: Are teacher aides or substitute teachers eligible?
A: That depends on ID.me’s own verification standards for its Teachers community rather than anything Budget sets independently.
Q: Does Budget offer one-way rentals?
A: Budget offers one-way rentals between many of its locations, though fees and availability depend on the specific route and season.
More Information: Confirmed directly on Budget’s own ID.me discount page. Terms and the exact discount percentage can change, so confirm the current offer before booking.