San Antonio car rental information
| Pick-up location | San Antonio |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Minivan, Premium, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
| Rental locations | 87 |
| Airport locations | 21 |
| Popular agencies | Budget, Turo, Fox, Avis, Sixt |
Cheap car rentals in San Antonio
| Economy | C$ 39/day |
| Compact | C$ 39/day |
| Intermediate | C$ 43/day |
| Standard | C$ 45/day |
| Full-size | C$ 42/day |
| Minivan | C$ 51/day |
| Full-size SUV | C$ 66/day |
| Premium | C$ 46/day |
| Luxury | C$ 58/day |
| Supplier choice | C$ 41/day |
| Intermediate SUV | C$ 47/day |
| Standard SUV | C$ 50/day |
Top tips for renting a car in San Antonio
- Enjoy 24-hour car rental services in San Antonio International Airport from Enterprise, National, and Alamo. Whether your flight lands early in the morning or late at night, you are sure to get cheap car rentals in San Antonio within minutes. Companies like Budget and Avis, which do not operate for 24 hours, provide after-hours pick-up and drop-off services at a small extra fee. The car rental center is across the Sky Bridge. Take the escalator or elevator to the Mezzanine Level in Terminal B. Exit the elevator, cross the Sky Bridge, and follow the car rental signage to the Consolidated Rental Facility lobby, where there are rental desks.
- San Antonio was built on a rock base meaning the city has poor water drainage during the rainy season. Avoid driving on roads prone to flooding like Pinn Road, Highway 151, Salado Creek at I-35, Basse Road & 281, and lower levels of I-25. You can find yourself stranded or swept away by flood water. Slow down and drive in low gear to be safe on San Antonio roads during the flood season. Drive at the highest point of the road, usually the center, as the water tends to be shallow here. Lastly, create a single lane behind the drivers ahead of you. The vehicle ahead moves water out of the way, giving you better traction.
- San Antonio highways have several frontage roads which run parallel to the highways. Frontage roads help you to access private buildings along the highway. They also act as a conduit for vehicles exiting or entering the highway. These roads run for several miles before getting to your destination, so don’t panic or get confused when you find yourself driving for a while. Frontage roads also provide an alternative route when traffic backs up. Opt for an add-on like GPS from your car rental provider to help you easily navigate frontage roads.
- Travelers with flights to San Antonio will be happy to hear that San Antonio Airport’s rental car center is a quick and easy reach from the Arrivals Terminal. The rental 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.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in San Antonio for C$ 67 or less
- Book your rental car in San Antonio at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport rental car locations in San Antonio are around 5% cheaper than airport locations on average
- Intermediate rental cars in San Antonio are around 28% cheaper than other car types, on average
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San Antonio car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
8.9
Very good
216 reviewsBest rated
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
8.8
One location in San Antonio
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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.10.0 Wonderful
Dec. 2019
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Loved the car and service was great so I give them 10 starsAdvantage
8.8
Very good
103 reviewsCleanliness
9.3
Comfort
8.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
9.1
One location in San Antonio
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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
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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
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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.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.5
Good
158 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
7.4
30 locations in San Antonio
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2.0 Poor
May 2021
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No pude rentar porque en el listado de licencias la mia no aparecia igual, y es vigenteCons:
Podrian verificar de una manera mas moderna8.0 Very good
Apr. 2021
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The car had only 1/2 tank of gas when I picked it up. Unfortunately I didn’t notice until I was down the road - and I bought the fuel service option!2.0 Poor
Mar. 2021
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Would not let me pick it up because I only have temporary drivers license.8.0 Very good
Dec. 2020
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Process was quick.Cons:
an increase of $300 just for dropping off at a different airport is a little much don't you think. There was only one minivan for us to pick from when we arrived at our pickup location.10.0 Wonderful
Nov. 2020
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I was never able to st up the Bluetooth for my phone. I was told there were some steps involved and that I could go by an enterprise in the town I traveled to which I never found. Its really expected that people have phones now traveling so they should help you with that if there's an issue2.0 Poor
Nov. 2020
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LRD were helpfulCons:
I got a truck with dead animal hairs in the interior and blood (yes blood) drenched the bed of the truck.Sixt
7.5
Good
112 reviewsCleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
7.4
One location in San Antonio
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10.0 Wonderful
Jul. 2022
2.0 Poor
Jun. 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jun. 2022
8.0 Very good
Jun. 2022
2.0 Poor
Jun. 2022
8.0 Very good
May 2021
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Not sure but seems like I was charged more than what I was originally given for a price. Have not had time to look into actual final charge yet.Payless
7.3
Good
102 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.2
Value for money
7.3
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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.Avis
7.2
Good
167 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
7.2
13 locations in San Antonio
from C$ 102/day
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8.0 Very good
May 2021
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Cleaner car inside8.0 Very good
May 2021
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Cleaner car8.0 Very good
May 2021
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Cleaner car10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Great staffCons:
Remove tow away zone restrictions10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Quick serviceCons:
More than one counter open10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Easy drop off. Good value car for the moneyBudget
7.2
Good
127 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
7.0
14 locations in San Antonio
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2.0 Poor
Sep. 2022
6.0 Okay
May 2022
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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The staff was very friendly and helpful.8.0 Very good
Apr. 2021
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Friendly staff at the counter.Cons:
Damage waiver was not added to rental as requested. Had to go back to add it. Price was higher than what was quoted; agent at counter adjusted the price. Rental did not sync with my account so I couldn’t pull up information on the app.2.0 Poor
Mar. 2021
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Staff did not honor the reservation Generated a problem with my needsCons:
Honor the reservation. I recommend Kayak to take action against Budget.2.0 Poor
Feb. 2021
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I didn't use the car.Cons:
The person at check in counter clearly was called in last minute to complete online reservations. Due to the storm apparently the location doesn't add any insurance or prepaid gas. Horrible service and rushed. I ended up declining the car because I didn't feel comfortable driving without any coverage. By the time I came back up he was gone.Hertz
6.3
Okay
407 reviewsCleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.2
Value for money
6.2
10 locations in San Antonio
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2.0 Poor
Nov. 2022
2.0 Poor
Nov. 2022
2.0 Poor
Oct. 2022
2.0 Poor
Oct. 2022
6.0 Okay
Oct. 2022
2.0 Poor
Jan. 2022
Dollar
7.6
Good
63 reviewsCleanliness
8.2
Comfort
7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.6
Value for money
7.5
One location in San Antonio
from C$ 83/day
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7.9 Good
Jun. 2021
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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SUV was REALLY nice! Drop off was perfect! The employee was super friendly and assisted me in making sure all of my belongings were out.Cons:
The employee when I picked up at San Antonio International the agent tried to sell me an “upgrade” from a premium SUV to a minivan. Luckily I checked before I left and the “upgrade” would not have been as nice. The employees up top allowed me to switch back the SUV and the rest of the rental was perfect!6.0 Okay
Apr. 2021
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drop off was greatCons:
very long line and wait at sales counter where I was told I would have my choice of cars. When I got to garage there where no cars. another long wait then my car finally arrives. I have no choice but to take some japanese scrap metal Nisson. I head to the exit and find another long line and wait. After getting my luggage it took me 2 hours to get a rental car I had reserved weeks in advance and leave the airport. My worst rental car experience in 40 years of travel10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2021
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Yes and drop off was super fast4.0 Mediocre
Jan. 2021
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Just watch for the up charge, I said I would fill up on my way to drop off and my receipt said $36 prepay...2.0 Poor
Jan. 2021
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NothingCons:
I would have gotten a car. Nobody was there to provide my rental. It screwed up my car rental for the week, due to holidays, no cars being readily available, and holiday closures. I called Dollar and Priceline with no resolve, except a refund, which is expected if you don't get the product you paid for.Thrifty
6.9
Okay
74 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.9
Value for money
6.6
One location in San Antonio
from C$ 66/day
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4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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price8.0 Very good
May 2021
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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
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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
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The smooth in and out.Cons:
No improvements needed.10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2021
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Keep prices as regularCons:
All the experience was great, but hiking the rental prices ($375 for a day) is agresive10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2021
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The right/passenger mirror did not adjust to the proper position.Fox
6.2
Okay
73 reviewsMost popular
Cleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.4
Value for money
6.4
One location in San Antonio
from C$ 54/day
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6.0 Okay
Mar. 2021
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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
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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 counter4.0 Mediocre
Feb. 2021
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A bit more concerned of a customers time. After making a reservation and then waiting to get the keys for 30 minutes is frustrating. Using COVID as an excuse to do a mediocre job at best and moving the key pickup to the drop off is ridiculous and confusing. Car was filthy. Smelled like cigarettes or pot. Upon arrival they had some silly return spot “due to COVID”.2.0 Poor
Feb. 2021
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The picking up the car was great.Cons:
Fox does not take care of their vehicles. My vehicle smelt like it was burning oil. It also had bad suspension, breaks, rotors and alignment. I felt the car was very dangerous to drive. When I mentioned it to the staff, they didn’t seem to care.10.0 Wonderful
Jan. 2021
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Pick up and drop off were very easy. Vehicle was clean and in good condition.Cons:
Windshield was chipped in 3 places and had a large crack.Europcar
7.4
Good
20 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.8
Value for money
7.1
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2.0 Poor
May 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2023
2.0 Poor
Apr. 2023
8.0 Very good
Mar. 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Feb. 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct. 2022
One location in San Antonio
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9559 Airport Blvd
+1 833 336 0431
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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.2 locations in San Antonio
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9559 Airport Blvd, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
+1 210 340 1046
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9559 Airport Boulevard Suite R-352 San Antonio Tx
+1 512 256 8447
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1623 travellers who rented a car in San Antonio gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.3
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Good to know
Most popular agency | Fox |
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | C$ 72/day |
Good deal | C$ 67/day |
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