San Antonio car hires from $55

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in San Antonio with a pick-up date of 1/1 and drop-off date of 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Nissan Versa car
Nissan Versa
or similar SMALL
4
2
2/4
M
$55/day
Honda Civic car
Honda Civic
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
2/4
M
$57/day
Nissan Altima car
Nissan Altima
or similar LARGE
5
2
4-5
M
$70/day
Dodge Grand Caravan car
Dodge Grand Caravan
or similar VAN
5
5
4-5
M
$111/day
Nissan Pathfinder car
Nissan Pathfinder
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
M
$115/day
Dodge Charger car
Dodge Charger
or similar LARGE
5
5
4-5
M
$80/day
Mercedes-Benz C-Class car
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
or similar LUXURY
5
5
4-5
M
$99/day
Toyota Tacoma car
Toyota Tacoma
or similar PICKUPTRUCK
5
3
2/4
M
$84/day
Lincoln Navigator L car
Lincoln Navigator L
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
M
$100/day
Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
M
$60/day
Ford Escape car
Ford Escape
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
$76/day
Hyundai Venue car
Hyundai Venue
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
M
$83/day
Hyundai Santa Fe car
Hyundai Santa Fe
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
$91/day
Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in San Antonio

  • Travelers with flights to San Antonio will be happy to hear that San Antonio Airport’s hire car center is a quick and easy reach from the Arrivals Terminal. The hire car center is found across from Terminal B through the Sky Bridge.
  • San Antonio is undoubtedly a car city so, if you want to make the most out of your time there, it is best to have a car at your disposal. For example, if you plan on catching a Spurs game live at the AT&T Center, you could spend 30 minutes on public transport getting there from downtown or you could drive there in 15 minutes. Chances are your hotel will not be directly downtown, so if you plan on visiting the River Walk or the Alamo, you will probably need a car to get to them.
  • Visitors to San Antonio will be happy to hear that rush hour is not nearly as severe as it is in Dallas or Houston. In general, the morning rush hour is from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., while the afternoon/evening rush hour goes from around 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The main areas to avoid during rush hour are the central parts of the old downtown and I-37 on the way into town in the morning.
  • One of the main struggles new drivers have in San Antonio is navigating the city’s wheel-and-spoke highway system, in which the city’s major roads and highways merge. What drivers will find is that, as the various highways come in closer to the city, they will merge onto the same highway. This can be quite confusing to drivers, but it is easy enough to navigate if you pay close attention and keep your eyes open.
  • Book your car hire in San Antonio at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Standard hire cars in San Antonio are around 26% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in San Antonio

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in San Antonio?

    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.

  • What’s the speed limit in San Antonio?

    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.

  • Where are the best places to park in San Antonio?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest car hire company in San Antonio?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Thrifty ($55/day), Dollar ($57/day) and Fox ($65/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Thrifty 9559 Airport Boulevard 78216 (11 kilometres from the city centre).

  • What is the best car hire company in San Antonio?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in San Antonio are Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.5, 70 reviews), Avis (7.4, 87 reviews), and Budget (7.1, 74 reviews).

  • How much is the price of fuel in San Antonio?

    The average price of fuel in San Antonio is $5.25 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $63 and $84, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in San Antonio?

    Standard (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in San Antonio.

  • How can I find car hires near me in San Antonio?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in San Antonio?

    A Standard car hire in San Antonio costs $100 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in San Antonio?

    A Mini car hire in San Antonio costs $121 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in San Antonio?

    An Intermediate car hire in San Antonio costs $210 per day, on average.

San Antonio car rental reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car hire booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Fox

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.8

Value for money

6.6

One location in San Antonio

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Locations in San Antonio

9559 Airport Boulevard

+1 512 256 8447

Monday08:00 - 23:59
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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
I did not like all the hidden fees they added after I had paid a non refundable total online. It did give a heads up that added fees may be applied but the end charge was double what I had originally paid. They also attempted to put a 800$ hold on my credit card but eventually approved me to just hold 500$. Overall the experience was good, they were fast and I had a clean car with an easy pick up and drop off I just was not expecting that high of an upcharge. I picked them because they were a little less expensive than enterprise but in the end I would have ended up paying less if I had gone with them instead.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Great. Loved the car and the experience.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Nothing

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Premium

KAYAK
They refused to alter the pick up time when I asked to pick up the vehicle later.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Mar 2021

KAYAK

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 excellent

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2021

KAYAK

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 cars

Cons:

Answer the phones don’t tell people their car was canceled when it was not very poor communication

1 out of 18

Hertz

Best rated

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.7

Value for money

5.6

11 locations in San Antonio

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Locations in San Antonio

10010 San Pedro Ave Ste 101

+1 210 664 1018

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
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Saturday09:00 - 12:00

101 Bowie St

+1 210 225 3676

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10219 Culebra Road

+1 210 520 0451

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12836 San Pedro Avenue

+1 210 403 2779

Monday07:30 - 18:00
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1335 Ne Loop 410

+1 210 650 3156

Monday08:00 - 23:59
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475 Frank Luke Drive South

+1 210 225 3676

Opening times not available

5714 Loop 410 West Suite 400

+1 210 523 8850

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
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5714 Loop 410 West,suite 400

+1 210 523 8850

Monday08:00 - 23:59
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5886 Dezavala Road

+1 210 558 7639

Monday08:00 - 23:59
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Saturday09:00 - 12:00

602 Military Dr

+1 210 928 0024

Monday09:00 - 12:00
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9559 Airport Blvd

+1 210 714 9923

Monday06:00 - 23:59
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2.0 Poor

juan, Dec 2024

Pick-up truck

KAYAK
HORRIBLE experience.... they Over booked an Lied to me TWICE saying that my vehicle was reserved... i show up No vehicles to rent much less the truck i had reserved over THREE weeks in advanced....

2.0 Poor

harusyak, Oct 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
They overbooked for the day and were stressed upon pickup. They never gave us instructions for drop off and never mentioned their office would be closed. They charged us for the full amount disregarding the $74 I had already paid and weren’t available upon drop off to resolve the matter.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, July 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
The service provided by Hertz at DeZavala was great. They need to revise their website so the driver understands that if they choose option of Hertz to pick the vehicle, that could mean you are stuck with an electric one plus they should indicate the amount of the deposit & the total cost. I feel like they do a bait and switch tactic. This is corporate’s fault (and choice) & nothing to do with the team at the DeZavala Center. They were great

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
Tried to contact the office by phone several times a couple hours before my reservation’s start time to make some changes, but no one ever answered

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Vehicle was a little dirty on the outside and a cleaning rag and a different set of car keys were left on the inside, but otherwise the pickup and drop off were smooth and the lady who checked us in was super friendly and helpful

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Economy

KAYAK
Hertz location on the reservation was permanently closed. There was a sign on the door directing us to another location, so we went there. That place was closed too. Had to go to a third Hertz location to pick up our car. Took 3 hours total. Tried calling Hertz but nobody on the phone knew what was going on, didn't know anything about the closed locations.

1 out of 44

Alamo

9.0

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.2

Value for money

9.1

One location in San Antonio

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9559 Airport Blvd

+1 833 336 0432

Monday06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday06:00 - 23:59
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Convertible

KAYAK
I called the office earlier in the week asking about adding insurance to the vehicle. The person on the phone said it would be 29.99. I ended up being charged a whole $500.00 more. As well as paying an additional $91 when I turned in the car. So ideally, I paid almost $783.81 for the entire rental. I left so confused and blind-sided. But I needed the car and did not have time to go elsewhere. I was also told the week prior that the only two cars that would be available were a red or white. I was given a green color. Which I did not complain just went ahead and took what was available. The car was clean in the inside but it smelled like cigarette. I am asthmatic and this was not good for me. I returned the car early and filled up the tank. I am happy that I was able to use the car for what I needed and it was still successful for my event. However, I am not sure I will be returning to rent from Alamo again. Thank you again. Respectfully, I hope I will have a more promising experience next time.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Premium SUV

KAYAK
Great experience renting a vehicle. No problems picking up or dropping off.

10.0 Wonderful

Rebecca, Aug 2024

Compact

KAYAK
Car was very good condition. I noticed as I was leaving that the gas had not been topped off, and later I noticed it had nit been cleaned, kept finding sunflower seeds in the vehicle. I brought this to the attention of the gentleman who checked my car back in, and he made it right. I also got a follow up call within the hour from a manager. All in all a very positive car rental experience. I would definitely rent from Alamo again.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Convertible

KAYAK
I was just happy with the way everything worked out

10.0 Wonderful

Gary, June 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

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

Gary, June 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

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.

1 out of 7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

7.3

30 locations in San Antonio

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10150 Mcallister Fwy

+1 210 377 1716

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10703 Sw Loop 410

+1 210 924 3400

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10718 Potranco Rd

+1 210 681 2567

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11137 Westwood Loop

+1 210 247 6025

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11238 N Interstate 35

+1 210 599 3122

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11720 Culebra Rd

+1 210 520 2897

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13303 Nacogdoches Rd

+1 210 590 0070

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13526 W Interstate 10

+1 210 696 5215

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1418 Se Military Dr

+1 210 924 3400

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15695 San Pedro Avenue

+1 210 495 3348

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20935 Us Highway 281 N

+1 210 253 2655

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2122 Broadway St

+1 210 224 6363

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2230 Ne Loop 410

+1 210 590 8660

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2235 N.w. Loop 410

+1 210 979 9342

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236 S Ww White Rd

+1 210 359 6524

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2539 Marshall Rd

+1 210 253 2655

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3103 Sw Military Dr

+1 210 923 2758

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5139 N. Loop 1604 Suite 100

+1 210 764 1032

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5202 Fredericksburg Rd

+1 210 979 9342

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5245 Sw Loop 410

+1 210 673 8989

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5720 Bandera Rd

+1 210 684 4343

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6318 San Pedro Ave

+1 210 308 7327

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6645 Poss Rd

+1 210 256 7934

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808 S Saint Marys St

+1 210 222 0819

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8333 W Interstate 10

+1 210 525 8115

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8422 Lakeside Pkwy

+1 210 521 7822

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8425 Bandera Rd Ste 180

+1 210 256 7962

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9238 N Loop 1604 W

+1 210 680 1887

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9559 Airport Blvd

+1 833 336 0430

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9999 W Ih 10

+1 210 558 3218

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