Contract Benefits

Refer to Budget discount # T557400 when booking reservation

Eligible Renters are identified as Faculty, staff, retirees, spouses & children, over 21 (living in same household) of Faculty, staff & retirees, Consultants & Contractors (retained and paid for by the University), and Graduate students on business. Proof of employment is required (MCard or letter from department head on University letterhead). This discount is not extended to students or those persons under 21 years of age.

Discounts range between 5-40% for “best rate available” at time of rental.

PCard is accepted for business use

Rates do not include additional surcharges, taxes or other applicable charges

Insurance may be purchased for an additional cost

Mileage charges:
Unlimited mileage at participating locations. Please inquire before booking.

Rates do not include insurance, fuel, upgrades, optional charges, taxes, fees or license and concession fees


Budget Rent A Car System Inc.
A contract has been awarded by the Educational Institutional Cooperative Purchasing (E & I) to Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. and is available for use by the University of Michigan. Budget Rent A Car is a New Jersey Corporation located at 6 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, New Jersey, USA. Budget Rent A Car services the University from any of their national locations. Budget Rent A Car System is part of the Avis Rent A Car division. - USA Company This contract valid through: 12/31/2010
Ordering and Billing Information Pricing and contract terms are available through the Educational Institutional Cooperative Purchasing (E & I) contract. When using this contract for business purposes payment will be accepted via the University of Michigan PCard. When using the contract for personal use payment will be accepted via personal credit card. When booking refer to Account #T557400. Airport weekend rental is defined as one that originates between 1:00 PM Friday and 3:00 PM Sunday and is returned prior to 11:59 AM Monday. A $5.00 rate differential will be charged for all one-day rentals commencing on a Tuesday or Wednesday for all locations in the United States or Puerto Rico. Smoke Free Vehicles Effective October 1, 2009 100% of the vehicles in the Avis and Budget shared fleet will be 100% smoke-free. They have implemented a new inspection process and will assess a cleaning fee of up to $250.00 if the vehicle is returned and it smells of smoke. Customer Service When calling in reservations, identify yourself as a University of Michigan E & I customer. Reservations 1-800-643-6399 Book Online Log onto the following website: https://rent.drivebudget.com/Home.jsp. Enter date, time and location information on the “Reservations” page. Under the “Optional Offer Code (BCD)” put T557400. When you click on “continued” it will bring up all the vehicles available under the contract for that location. Additional Information Contract Administrator: Norma Glennie - 734-647-6450 ( Email ) Contract Alternate: Anna Wood - 734-647-6026 ( Email ) Contract Page Last Modified: 10/14/2009