Budget Rent-A-Car was founded in 1958 as a car rental company for the "budget-minded" renter. Today, as an industry leader, Budget continues to appeal to value-driven renters by offering quality vehicles and a rewarding rental experience. Every day Budget employees and operators at over 40 New Zealand locations and nearly 1,900 locations around the world help drive our business.

Budget is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Avis Budget Group, Inc., a global provider of business and consumer car rental services.