Easy

No queue. The clerk asked if I could drive a manual car, I said no. So my reserved automatic Polo was changed to a Fiat 500, which was even smaller than the Polo, had poor power, and was very slow even with the pedal to the metal. It felt like I was downgraded without paying less. The clerk also recommended some automatic refueling service, claiming that the price was lower than the gas station and that I didn't need to refuel the car when returning it. However, in reality, regardless of how much fuel is left in the tank when you return it, the company charges as if the tank is empty. It's a scam.

I arrived early, but the first Italian staff member refused to give me the car. I had to queue again at the scheduled time and got the car from another staff member.

Felt very good!

Budget wrongly charged me 112 euros for a small scratch on a wing mirror when I returned the car claiming that it was nor present when the rental started. Fortunately I had photographed the whole car at the start which showed that the mark was in fact present when I collected the car. I am currently attempting to persuade Budget to remove the charge but otherwise I will claim the amount from the Easy Rent Cars insurance policy. I was very disappointed with the service I received from Budget and I will not use the company again.

Like: smooth, no troubles
Dislike: pickup office: crowded, no seats, long waiting