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Payless Car Rental vs Budget Rent A Car

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Payless Car Rental and Budget Rent A Car are automotive franchises. Payless Car Rental requires an investment of $626K – $1.6M while Budget Rent A Car requires $606K – $1.6M. FranchiseVerdict rates Payless Car Rental A (Top Quintile) and Budget Rent A Car F (Bottom Quintile).

Investment Range
$626K – $1.6M
$606K – $1.6M
Franchise Fee
$50K
$30K
Royalty Rate
7.5%
7.5%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
Limited data
Total Units
109
1,374
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2001
2003
FDD Year
2025
2024