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New Orleans (MY3)

Address:

1317 Canal St,
New Orleans, LA, Louisiana, 70112, United States

Phone:

(1) 504-565-5600

Hours of Operation:

Sun 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Holiday Hours:

2025
MEMORIAL DAY   May  26  08:00AM - 04:00PM
LABOR DAY   September  1  08:00AM - 04:00PM
THANKSGIVING DY   November  27  closed
CHRISTMAS EVE   December  24  08:00AM - 04:00PM
CHRISTMAS DAY   December  25  closed
NEW YEARS EVE   December  31  08:00AM - 04:00PM

2026
NEW YEARS DAY   January  1  closed

Keydrop Location

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Location Information

New Orleans car rentals will help you see everything this beautiful and historic city has to offer. If you are planning a family vacation to this area, Budget Rent a Car on Canal Street is the place to go for the vehicle that will make your trip as convenient and hassle-free as possible. We are located at 1317 Canal Street, close to Routes 10 and 235B. Budget rental cars include small, medium and full-sized cars. If you have a large family, we also have SUVs and vans that will fit everyone comfortably. Our rental cars come with amenities such as stereos with CD players, remote keyless entry, dual airbags, anti-lock brakes and more.

After picking up your car at our Budget location at Canal Street in New Orleans, you'll be able to discover this remarkable city at your own pace. You'll want to explore some of the shops, restaurants and art galleries on picturesque streets such as Bourbon Street, Frenchmen Street and Royal Street. The Garden District is famous for its elegant old homes and mansions. If you appreciate the grandeur of old churches, you'll want to visit St. Louis Cathedral and Old St. Patrick's Church. With a car from Budget Canal Street and an optional GPS, you can visit these sites without getting lost along the way.

For the best New Orleans rental car deal, be sure to reserve your car from Budget car rental on Canal Street. This is where you will find the perfect vehicle to make your family trip to this unique city as enjoyable as possible.

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: Heading east on I-10, exit right onto Canal Street. Go approx. 6 blocks, location is across from the Clarion Hotel.
Heading west on I-10, exit View Carre/Orleans Ave which turns into Basin Street. At Canal & Basin, take a right, go 1 block.
From the French Quarter, the location is 1 block past Basin St.
CARS: On-site.
RETURNS: Same as pick-up.
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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