Joining Budget Fastbreak is a no-brainer for savings-minded travelers. For one thing, the rental car rewards program is free—a Groupon Coupons favorite—and you can start earning Budget Bucks as soon as you make your first rental car reservation.

Budget Fastbreak Rewards

Budget car rental’s rewards program is different from other rental car company programs. With Fastbreak, the perks aren’t about earning status or racking up a certain number of points. Instead, Budget rewards members earn Budget Bucks on every rental.

Save Time

Once you become a Fastbreak member, your information, including drivers’ license, insurance payment method, vehicle preferences, and rental history are all saved in your account. That makes it easy to book new reservations and find records of your previous rentals. All in one place.

But the real-time savings are when you pick up a rental car and drop it off. As a Fastbreak member, you get to skip the long rental counter lines. All you have to do is show your valid drivers’ license and get the keys, then you’re off. Drop-off is just as quick. Just leave your rental in the designated Fastbreak drop-off area. You don’t have to wait for an employee, and your receipt will be sent straight to your email inbox.

Save Money, Too

We know that getting the best deal on a rental car is why you’re really here. As a Budget Fastbreak member, there are lots of ways to save money too. With every rental, you’ll earn Budget Bucks, which you can use to save on future rentals. 

Fastbreak Deal: Rent twice before Dec. 31, 2025, and you’ll earn $25 Budget Bucks. Sign up today.

Fastbreak members are also treated to occasional free upgrades, rental discounts, and additional savings when they pay upfront for reservations.

Budget Travel Rewards

Budget’s loyalty program is unique because other than Budget Bucks promotion, there aren’t any actual Budget rewards. A Fastbreak membership is still worth it though because of Budget’s miles and points partnerships. There are dozens of airlines, hotels, and other companies like Air Miles and Marriott Vacation Club where you can earn rewards on every Budget rental car.

Savings Tip: Some Budget rewards partners offer extra discounts known as a Budget Customer Discount number (BCD)

Earn Airline Miles

Budget works with more than 20 major airlines. (See the full list here.) Each one has its own rewards setup, but essentially you’ll earn miles/points based on how much you spend with Budget. The more you spend, the more you get. Add your frequent flyer number to your Budget rental car reservation, and the rewards will start rolling in.

Earn Hotel Points

There are four hotel rewards groups in Budget’s hotel system:

• Best Western Rewards
• Choice Privileges
• Radisson Rewards
• Wyndham Rewards

Just like airlines, each hotel program has its own rewards arrangement with Budget. Just add your rewards number to your Budget reservation.