Plus: the best credit cards to use at Budget Car Rental for maximum rewards in 2026.
By PointsPick Team, Credit Card Research Team · Updated April 2026
Budget Car Rental uses MCC code 7512 (Car Rental Companies ( Not Listed Below)). The best credit card is the Hilton Honors Aspire, earning 7x rewards on this category.
Budget Car Rental transactions are processed under MCC 7512 (Car Rental Companies ( Not Listed Below), category: car_rental). These cards earn the highest rewards:
| Card | Earning Rate | Annual Fee | Issuer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Honors Aspire | 7x | $550/yr | American Express | Apply Now |
| AAdvantage Aviator World Elite Business | 2x | $95/yr | Barclays | Apply Now |
| AAdvantage Business World Elite | 2x | $99/yr | Citi | Apply Now |
Rates and fees as of April 2026. Verify with issuer before applying.
Budget Car Rental uses MCC code 7512, which is classified as "Car Rental Companies ( Not Listed Below)". This determines which credit card bonus categories apply to purchases at Budget Car Rental.
The best credit card at Budget Car Rental is the Hilton Honors Aspire, which earns 7x points/miles on purchases coded as MCC 7512 (Car Rental Companies ( Not Listed Below)).
Budget Car Rental uses MCC 7512 (Car Rental Companies ( Not Listed Below)). This means purchases at Budget Car Rental do NOT qualify for grocery credit card bonuses, which require MCC 5411 (Grocery Stores and Supermarkets).