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Pick-up location | San Antonio |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Minivan, Pickup truck, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
Rental locations | 87 |
Airport locations | 21 |
Popular agencies | Fox, Turo, Europcar, Thrifty, Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
Economy | $25/day |
Compact | $26/day |
Intermediate | $27/day |
Standard | $28/day |
Full-size | $27/day |
Minivan | $40/day |
Full-size SUV | $32/day |
Pickup truck | $35/day |
Supplier choice | $24/day |
Compact SUV | $26/day |
Intermediate SUV | $27/day |
Standard SUV | $29/day |
Like many Texan cities, San Antonio features large, wide streets fit for all sizes of vehicles. However, as large SUVs and trucks are so popular in the Lone Star State, it may be worth renting a large vehicle so that your vision isn’t blocked by the other large cars surrounding you on the road.
San Antonio features a range of speed limits that go as high as 75 and 80 mph on the largest of highways. But, in general, drivers will experience speed limits of 25 mph to 50 mph on the majority of the city’s roads.
Parking is extensively available throughout San Antonio, especially in the downtown area. In general, metered streetside parking and parking garages are your best bet if you are looking for parking in the city center. The city of San Antonio even has a special program that offers free parking to the general public at city-run parking lots on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
On average a rental car in San Antonio costs $51 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in San Antonio found in the last 2 weeks is $35.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Fox ($24/day), Europcar ($29/day) and Thrifty ($29/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Fox 9559 Airport Boulevard 78216 (1,088 miles from city center).
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in San Antonio are Alamo (8.9, 66 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.6, 76 reviews), and Sixt (7.4, 70 reviews).
The average gas price in San Antonio is $3.93 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $47 and $63, depending on the car size.
Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in San Antonio.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Mini car rental in San Antonio costs $105 per day, on average.
An Intermediate car rental in San Antonio costs $84 per day, on average.
A Standard car rental in San Antonio costs $63 per day, on average.
In San Antonio, cars are most frequently rented at Fox 9559 Airport Boulevard (1,088 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in San Antonio costs $360 per week ($51 per day).
On average a rental car in San Antonio costs $1,544 per month ($51 per day).
Most car rental providers in San Antonio offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in San Antonio, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 20 car rental agencies in San Antonio.
Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in San Antonio so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
Yes, Avis and Enterprise have rental locations in downtown San Antonio for any renter not accessing the city through San Antonio International Airport. Avis has offices at Rivercenter Mall, while Enterprise has offices along Broadway Street, which provide cheap car rentals in San Antonio.
San Antonio car rentals can travel throughout the United States and Canada without extra requirements from the car rental provider. However, renters cannot cross the US-Mexico border without informing their provider of such intentions. You require extra liability cover in Mexico and a document showing your provider’s permission to drive the rental into Mexico.
One location in San Antonio
Locations in San Antonio
9559 Airport Blvd
+1 833 336 0432
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2021
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Very friendly staff, pick up and drop off was a breeze. Got a free upgrade because the size of car we reserved was out.10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2021
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Very friendly staff and we ended up with a free upgrade because they didn't have the size of car we reserved. Very convent to pick the car up at the airport. No shuttle needed.9.2 Wonderful
Apr 2020
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The location was still open since my flight arrived late.Cons:
The car appeared clean upon first glance but something had been spilled in the car and there were biting gnats as a result.10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2020
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Excellent Service10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2019
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Everyone was super friendly. They didn’t try to up sell me, and had a big selection of cars. Will rent with Alamo next time I’m in San Antonio.One location in San Antonio
Locations in San Antonio
9559 Airport Blvd
+1 210 340 1046
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6.4 Okay
Feb 2019
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I filled the car with gas before my return. They charged me for gas anyway, which is very dishonest. Two days later, they still haven't confirmed that I will be reimbursed.9.2 Wonderful
Sep 2018
Pros:
Ease of pickup and dropoff.Cons:
The bill's added fees. Be up front with the cost!10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2018
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The car i was given was upgraded at no extra charge, it was easy to get to the car pick-up area, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. I would use them again8.0 Very good
Jun 2018
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The young lady placed me and another block woman in Kia Soul I was expecting a Toyota CorrollaCons:
The $25.00 CFC charge and $200.00 deposit that was not on the website4.0 Mediocre
Mar 2018
Cons:
If you don’t mind being surprised with last minutes fees and charges, advantage rent a car is for you. I needed a 4 day rental for a drive to Denver, but since I lived in the same city as where I chose to rent the vehicle, I was only allowed150 miles, and everything over that would be charged 50 cents per mile unless I bought a mileage package. This place is a joke... I will only rent from hertz from here on out!!3.2 Poor
Mar 2018
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I had a guaranteed mid-size vehicle which I needed for extensive driving while in town. I arrived and only a minivan was available. After much arguing and waiting, and more waiting, a midsize came available. It smelled like smoke and had large burn holes on the seats and across the interior. not at all what I expected.30 locations in San Antonio
Locations in San Antonio
10150 Mcallister Fwy
+1 210 377 1716
10703 Sw Loop 410
+1 210 924 3400
10718 Potranco Rd
+1 210 681 2567
11137 Westwood Loop
+1 210 247 6025
11238 N Interstate 35
+1 210 599 3122
11720 Culebra Rd
+1 210 520 2897
13303 Nacogdoches Rd
+1 210 590 0070
13526 W Interstate 10
+1 210 696 5215
1418 Se Military Dr
+1 210 924 3400
15695 San Pedro Avenue
+1 210 495 3348
20935 Us Highway 281 N
+1 210 253 2655
2122 Broadway St
+1 210 224 6363
2230 Ne Loop 410
+1 210 590 8660
2235 N.w. Loop 410
+1 210 979 9342
236 S Ww White Rd
+1 210 359 6524
2539 Marshall Rd
+1 210 253 2655
3103 Sw Military Dr
+1 210 923 2758
5139 N. Loop 1604 Suite 100
+1 210 764 1032
5202 Fredericksburg Rd
+1 210 979 9342
5245 Sw Loop 410
+1 210 673 8989
5720 Bandera Rd
+1 210 684 4343
6318 San Pedro Ave
+1 210 308 7327
6645 Poss Rd
+1 210 256 7934
808 S Saint Marys St
+1 210 222 0819
8333 W Interstate 10
+1 210 525 8115
8422 Lakeside Pkwy
+1 210 521 7822
8425 Bandera Rd Ste 180
+1 210 256 7962
9238 N Loop 1604 W
+1 210 680 1887
9559 Airport Blvd
+1 833 336 0430
9999 W Ih 10
+1 210 558 3218
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
2.0 Poor
Mar 2024
2.0 Poor
Dec 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2023
2.0 Poor
May 2021
Pros:
No pude rentar porque en el listado de licencias la mia no aparecia igual, y es vigenteCons:
Podrian verificar de una manera mas modernaOne location in San Antonio
Locations in San Antonio
9559 Airport Blvd
+1 210 822 2863
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Really great service.8.0 Very good
May 2021
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priceCons:
there is only one person in the office to make the contract. had to wait 30 minutos in line10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Value for rental fee was great. Car was clean and worked great.Cons:
Dropoff was quick, but could not get attendant's attention to give me a receipt.4.0 Mediocre
Apr 2021
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Staff was friendly when we got to them, but note that in San Antonio, Payless doesn't have their own staff. They use AVIS staff.Cons:
The wait to get the vehicle was ridiculous, it was unclear at first that we had to go to the Avis counter because there was NO ONE at the Payless counter.2.0 Poor
Apr 2021
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Agent at the counter was professional and courteous and was the only person who knew what she was doing.Cons:
More employees, clear signs indicating where customers can be helped and much less wait. Option to cancel reservation.2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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They should not require two photo ID's. I was left without a car.One location in San Antonio
Locations in San Antonio
9559 South Terminal Drive
+1 888 749 8227
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6.0 Okay
Apr 2024
2.0 Poor
Apr 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
2.0 Poor
Dec 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2022
14 locations in San Antonio
Locations in San Antonio
1430 Austin Highway
+1 726 842 9725
1503 Sw Loop 410 Suite 114
+1 726 842 5481
166 North Loop 1604 E Ste 102
+1 726 208 2834
2000 S East Loop 410, Ste 107
+1 726 226 5514
24403 Ih 10 W
+1 726 226 5442
3142 Se Military Dr Ste A-129
+1 726 208 2641
328 E Crockett St, Ste 342
+1 726 208 2480
430 Sandau Rd
+1 210 824 0737
6535 Bandera Road
+1 726 336 9010
6703 W Loop 1604 N
+1 210 782 9583
8538 Interstate Highway 35 S
+1 726 226 4461
9559 Airport Blvd
+1 210 805 1628
9703 I-35 North,suite 105
+1 726 842 0313
9990 Perrin Beitel Road
+1 210 646 6664
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
8.0 Very good
Jan 2024
2.0 Poor
Jan 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
2.0 Poor
Dec 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2023
13 locations in San Antonio
Locations in San Antonio
1430 Austin Highway
+1 726 842 9723
1503 Sw Loop 410 Suite 114
+1 210 520 5836
166 North Loop 1604 E Ste 102
+1 210 494 1374
2000 S East Loop 410, Ste 107
+1 726 226 5512
24403 Ih 10 W
+1 726 226 5440
3142 Se Military Dr Ste A-129
+1 210 359 1829
328 E Crockett St, Ste 342
+1 210 224 7097
622 NW Loop 410
+1 210 340 7853
6535 Bandera Road
+1 210 680 1651
6703 W Loop 1604 N
+1 210 399 2286
8538 Interstate Highway 35 S
+1 726 226 4458
9559 Airport Boulevard
+1 210 822 1134
9703 I-35 North,suite 105
+1 210 654 4419
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2.0 Poor
Jan 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
10.0 Wonderful
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
8.0 Very good
May 2021
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Cleaner car inside8.0 Very good
May 2021
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Cleaner car10 locations in San Antonio
Locations in San Antonio
10010 San Pedro Ave Ste 101
+1 210 664 1018
101 Bowie St
+1 210 225 3676
10219 Culebra Road
+1 210 520 0451
12836 San Pedro Avenue
+1 210 403 2779
1335 Ne Loop 410
+1 210 650 3156
5714 Loop 410 West Suite 400
+1 210 523 8850
5714 Loop 410 West,suite 400
+1 210 523 8850
5886 Dezavala Road
+1 210 558 7639
602 Military Dr
+1 210 928 0024
9559 Airport Blvd
+1 210 714 9923
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2024
8.0 Very good
Apr 2024
2.0 Poor
Apr 2024
2.0 Poor
Apr 2024
2.0 Poor
Apr 2024
2.0 Poor
Mar 2024
One location in San Antonio
Locations in San Antonio
9559 Airport Blvd
+1 866 434 2226
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6.0 Okay
Apr 2024
2.0 Poor
Mar 2024
2.0 Poor
Mar 2024
2.0 Poor
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10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
7.9 Good
Jun 2021
One location in San Antonio
Locations in San Antonio
Please Go To Fox Counter
+1 210 253 1909
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2.0 Poor
May 2024
8.0 Very good
Mar 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
8.0 Very good
Nov 2023
6.0 Okay
Nov 2023
One location in San Antonio
Locations in San Antonio
9559 Airport Boulevard
+1 512 256 8447
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
2.0 Poor
Mar 2024
6.0 Okay
Mar 2021
Pros:
I have to say I was very concerned after paying for the car months before we left on our trip, I didn't check the reviews (could have been a disaster). I read the reviews and the reviews were horrible. 2 out of 10 had a good experience. I tried to cancel our reservation because I was that concerned I had made a big mistake. I couldn't cancel the reservation because it was already paid for. I read about the filthy, dented cars, break downs and rude employees. We didn't have any of that. We did have a crack in the windshield but everything was recorded by an attendant. Our vehicle was clean and no issues with it's mechanics.Cons:
We did get additional charges at pick up - wasn't sure what that was all about. I thought everything was paid for. So that was a surprise. That is what drove our rating down. If that hadn't happen I would have given excellent2.0 Poor
Feb 2021
Pros:
Flt was late. They would not stay open a hour later. They did not answer the phone the next day, it was during the winter storm in San Antonio Texas so as assumed they were closed along with everything else. The Following day after we booked another car as we were walking by they told us it was not canceled so we took that car but at this time we still had to pay for two carsCons:
Answer the phones don’t tell people their car was canceled when it was not very poor communication10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2021
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Yes they where friendly and helpfulCons:
the length of time to stand in line at the counter to do your paper work was about 32 mins with only 1 other person in front of me at the counterOne location in San Antonio
Locations in San Antonio
9559 Airport Boulevard
+1 877 283 0898
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8.0 Very good
Apr 2024
2.0 Poor
Mar 2024
4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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price8.0 Very good
May 2021
Pros:
Prompt service, helpful staff and really efficient and convenient on everything.Cons:
The quality of the vehicle could have been better. The oil light was on when we recieved the car, and needed changed. The brakes weren't 100% and were grinding a bit toward the end of our trip.6.0 Okay
May 2021
Pros:
There is not enough staff for check-in. It took about an hour to get the car. Also, the lady who selected the car for me was not friendly. The drop-off was very fast.Cons:
Have check-in staff to expedite the process.10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
Pros:
The smooth in and out.Cons:
No improvements needed.One location in San Antonio
from$91/dayLocations in San Antonio
9559 Airport Blvd
+1 833 336 0431
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2.0 Poor
Dec 2023
4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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quick pickupCons:
no one told me where to drop off the car correctly. The signs sucked and I had to call back 3 times, put on hold numerous times. Also it took me 2 days to get a receipt. I and no proof I dropped off the car. I handed they guy the keys and was told they would email a receipt. I called up 3 times and finally was told it was taking awhile since I dropped it off a different place I picked it up that they had to have the place I picked up close the account so I can get the bill. I ended up calling the 800 number again, the drop off place and finally the pick up place to get my bill. Total of 5 phone calls just to get my receipt.One location in San Antonio
Locations in San Antonio
9559 Airport Blvd
+1 210 340 1046
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Locations in San Antonio
San Antonio Airport
+1 512 256 8447
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Locations in San Antonio
9559 Airport Blvd, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
+1 210 340 1046
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Locations in San Antonio
9559 Airport Boulevard Suite R-352 San Antonio Tx
+1 512 256 8447
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