Rent a Car at Chico, CA

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Chico, CA (Q6C)

Address:

2267 Esplanade,
Chico, CA, California, 95926, United States

Phone:

(1) 530-899-9173

Location Type:

Corporate

Hours of Operation:

Sun 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Holiday Hours:

2025
CHRISTMAS EVE   December  24  08:00AM - 12:00PM
CHRISTMAS   December  25  closed
NEW YEARS EVE   December  31  08:00AM - 12:00PM

2026
NEW YEARS DAY   January  1  closed
EASTER   April  20  closed
MEMORIAL DAY   May  26  closed
INDEPENDENCE DY   July  4  closed
LABOR DAY   September  1  closed
THANKSGIVING DY   November  27  closed
BLACK FRI   November  28  08:00AM - 12:00PM

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Location Information

If you want to enjoy a relaxing trip while visiting Chico, California, Budget Rent a Car in the Chico Mall offers a wide selection of vehicles to ensure that both small and large families are comfortable while traveling. This location offers a complimentary pick-up service, call to confirm your pick-up location is eligible. Whether you prefer to travel in a passenger van or want to enjoy the beautiful weather in a luxurious convertible, there is a number of different models at Chico Mall available to suit your needs. Drive your rental car to view the historic architecture at Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park. A rental car from Budget at the Chico Mall can also make for a quicker ride to the National Yo-Yo Museum or the Gateway Science Museum on Esplanade Street. Budget at the Chico Mall in Chico offers safe and reliable vehicles to ensure that you can enjoy a smooth ride. You can also find a Chico rental car deal that works within your specific budget. Rental cars from the Chico mall are an affordable way to get around town on your family vacation, and visit tourist attractions including the Air Museum and the Janet Turner Print Museum. Budget car rental at the Chico Mall is a Fastbreak counter location. Sign up for Fastbreak today, you can save your rental information ahead of time, flash your license; grab your keys and go. Call today to find out about deals on affordable Chico car rentals or book online and save up to 30 percent.

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Proceed to Budget rental counter. Show your drivers license and identify yourself as a Fastbreak member. The Budget rental agent will provide you with your preprinted contract and keys.
General Directions
COUNTER: Located on Esplanade between Menlo Way and MacDonald Ave. It is less than a mile from the Golden State Highway.
CARS: On-site.
RETURNS: Same as pickup.
After-hours Returns
Rental vehicle must be returned during office hours.

NOTE: Some locations may have a key drop available:

Drop Box Available: If the customer chooses to leave the vehicle, the customer is responsible for the vehicle & all charges (including any damages or theft of the vehicle may have incurred during after hours) until the contract can be closed on the following business day.

Drop Box NOT Available: If the location does not have a key drop box, the location does not permit vehicles to be left after closing hours. The customer should never lock or leave the keys inside the car. The customer is responsible for the vehicle & all charges (including any damages to or theft of the vehicle and locksmith fees if they choose to lock the keys in the car). The customer can either choose to return the car the next day the location is open OR change the Drop Off Location to the nearest Regional Airport. Customer is responsible for all charges related to the drop-off modification.

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