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El Mercado Shopping Center (B6C)

Address:

1501 El Camino Real - Ste 201,
(lower level), Belmont, CA, California, 94002, United States

Phone:

(1) 650-637-1832

Hours of Operation:

Sun 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Holiday Hours:

2025
LABOR DAY   September  1  closed
COLUMBUS DAY   October  13  08:00AM - 12:00PM
VETERANS DAY   November  11  08:00AM - 12:00PM
THANKSGIVING   November  27  closed
BLACK FRIDAY   November  28  08:00AM - 12:00PM
CHRISTMAS EVE   December  24  08:00AM - 12:00PM
CHRISTMAS   December  25  closed
CHRISTMAS HLDY   December  26  08:00AM - 12:00PM
NEW YEARS EVE   December  31  08:00AM - 12:00PM

2026
NEW YEARS DAY   January  1  closed

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Location Information

A Belmont rental car deal is your key to an affordable vacation, so visit Budget Rent a Car El Mercado Shopping Center to book the perfect vehicle for your family. Choose from a diverse selection of rental cars that are properly maintained for your safety. Car rentals are available in different styles and sizes, so families big and small are easily accommodated. Budget in the El Mercado Shopping Center is located on El Camino Real and is conveniently located near a variety of family-friendly entertainment options. If you have a horse lover in the family, Bay Area Ridge Riders will take them out for a memorable trail ride. Belmont Iceland is the local ice skating rink, and it's an affordable way to spend time with family members of all ages. Entertainment for younger children is found at Pump It Up on Elmer Street. If you visit at the right time of year, you can catch the annual Greek Festival held at the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church. The festival offers entertainment and authentic Greek food enjoyed by adults as well as children. Other family-friendly festivals are held throughout the year, so ask the locals about current events when you arrive at the El Mercado Shopping Center to find your rental car. Belmont car rentals secured from Budget car rental El Mercado Shopping Center allow you to freely cruise the city, stopping to enjoy the scenery when the urge strikes. Prices are always reasonable at Budget, contact El Mercado Shopping Center to book your rental or and book and save up to 35 percent. Start your family vacation off right and book a rental with Budget today.

Fastbreak Service
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 the east side of El Camino Real between Harbor Blvd & Hull Dr behind the Tek-Aide store.
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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