Budget Saudi Arabia, the flagship brand of Unitrans Group of companies, an industry leader in transportation solutions, has become the premier name in car rental and leasing within Saudi Arabia through continuous innovation, an unwavering focus on customer experience, and dynamic executive leadership. Founded in 1978, the company has progressed from a single location with 20 cars to a robust network with over 105 offices, a combined group fleet exceeding 52,000 vehicles, and a staff of more than 2,200 dedicated employees. In 2024, Budget Saudi Arabia completed the strategic acquisition of AutoWorld, which added over 13,000 vehicles to its fleet, contributing to a 47% year-over-year increase in total fleet size. The operational integration after the AutoWorld acquisition resulted in optimised costs for procurement, insurance, and administration, strengthening Budget’s market position. Strategic investments were made in expanding logistics solutions, notably through subsidiaries like Overseas Development LLC, to capitalise on Saudi Arabia’s logistics sector growth under Vision 2030.
In 2025, Budget Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its reputation for excellence by securing three prestigious awards from the globally acclaimed World Business Outlook, a testament to its transformative role in the sector. The three titles are:
- Best Car Rental Company Saudi Arabia 2025
- Most Outstanding Customer Service in Transportation Saudi Arabia 2025
- Best CEO in Car Rental & Logistics in Saudi Arabia 2025 (awarded to Mr. Fawaz Abdullah Danish)
These accolades reflect not only the company’s operational strength but also its dedication to redefining standards in the car rental industry.
A Company Built on Service and Scale
Operating across all regions in Saudi Arabia, Budget Saudi Arabia delivers a comprehensive suite of mobility solutions—car rentals, long- and short-term leasing, pre-owned vehicle sales, international and domestic reservations, cross-border rentals, chauffeur services, and premier limousine services. Notably, the company has invested in advanced infrastructure, including extensive workshop facilities and the largest maintenance network in the Kingdom, ensuring superior vehicle quality and reliability throughout its service network. By listening intently to the nuanced demands of its diverse clientele, Budget Saudi Arabia has maintained its trusted status among locals, tourists, and business travellers alike.
Best Car Rental Company Saudi Arabia 2025
World Business Outlook honoured Budget Saudi Arabia as the “Best Car Rental Company Saudi Arabia 2025”—an accolade rooted in tangible operational achievements and exceptional market impact. The company’s robust expansion, both organically and through strategic acquisitions, has elevated its share in long-term and flexible leasing services, with an unparalleled fleet size, superior coverage, and high asset reliability. Comprehensive customer services—like hands-on support, transparent policies, and user-friendly booking platforms—underscore the company’s commitment to making car rental seamless, flexible, and trustworthy. These efforts have reshaped local transportation experiences, setting industry benchmarks for service quality, safety standards, and innovation.
Most Outstanding Customer Service in Transportation Saudi Arabia 2025
The “Most Outstanding Customer Service in Transportation Saudi Arabia 2025” award reflects Budget Saudi Arabia’s intensive and enduring focus on customer satisfaction. The company’s success pathway has hinged on creating bespoke service packages, providing swift and responsive assistance, and offering multi-lingual support, as well as leveraging digital touchpoints—such as the Budget App—to offer quick bookings and dynamic service management. Customer-centric programs like the Corporate Leasing Offers, cross-border rental options, premier limousine services, the highly popular “At your Door-step Services (ADS), and nationwide chauffeur services illustrate Budget Saudi’s agility in meeting both individual and corporate needs, while maintaining rigorous service standards.
Best CEO in Car Rental & Logistics in Saudi Arabia 2025 – Mr. Fawaz Abdullah Danish
At the heart of Budget Saudi Arabia’s extraordinary success is Mr. Fawaz Abdullah Danish, the company’s President and Group CEO, who won the “Best CEO in Car Rental & Logistics in Saudi Arabia 2025” award. Mr. Danish’s strategic vision and relentless pursuit of operational excellence have transformed Budget Saudi into one of the world’s largest franchises for a single brand of the global ABG Group and a regional powerhouse. Under his leadership, the company successfully listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul), expanding its footprint, profitability, and brand reputation. Mr. Danish’s ability to inspire the management team of dynamic executives to build and manage a customer-centric corporate culture, drive innovation, and respond agilely to market changes has contributed directly to Budget Saudi Arabia’s sustained growth and resilience, especially during challenging times like the global pandemic. He has been recognised for steering pivotal mergers and acquisitions along with his team and integrating sustainability into the company’s core strategies, further underscoring his credentials as a transformative industry leader. The company’s repeated wins across leadership and customer service awards exemplify Mr. Danish’s brand of value-driven, ethical business management.
The company’s relentless pursuit of service quality, innovative product development, responsive digital transformation, and consistent commitment to sustainability—including green fleet management—have elevated its status beyond just commercial success and into the realm of socially responsible business leadership. Its CSR activities, extensive investments in talent development, and alignment with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 reflect a broader strategy for impact—well beyond financial metrics alone. Budget Saudi Arabia’s ongoing value creation, market adaptability, and community engagement showcase precisely why World Business Outlook’s expert panel deemed it worthy of three major awards in 2025.
Conclusion
Budget Saudi Arabia’s triple triumph at the World Business Outlook Awards 2025 stands as a powerful validation of its pivotal role in shaping modern transportation and logistics in the Middle East. Through innovative expansion, unmatched customer service, and visionary leadership from Mr. Fawaz Abdullah Danish, the company continues to redefine industry standards and inspire confidence among stakeholders across the region. In an arena where excellence is the only benchmark, Budget Saudi Arabia’s achievements make it the model for future-focused, responsible, and customer-driven business in Saudi Arabia.
