San Antonio

Cheap Car Rentals in San Antonio

San Antonio, TX, United States
9 May — 16 May
Driver's age: 26-65
San Antonio, TX, United States
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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in San Antonio?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in San Antonio and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 2 May 2024.

January

$67

February

$79

March

$96

April

$110

May

$77

June

$84

July

$86

August

$83

September

$79

October

$96

November

$83

December

$77

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in San Antonio is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is April. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in San Antonio

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in San Antonio to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 May 2024.

Small cars

$55 - $140

All Car Types

$76 - $122

To hire a small car in San Antonio, the United States, you would pay an average price of $51/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in San Antonio, the United States (~$55/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~$140/day). In fact, May is about 5% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for San Antonio. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Antonio, hiring a small car saves you 19% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a medium car in San Antonio, the United States, you would pay an average price of $55/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in San Antonio, the United States (~$75/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$152/day). In fact, February is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for San Antonio. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Antonio, hiring a medium car saves you 15% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Top rental agencies in San Antonio

Explore the leading car hire agencies in San Antonio known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in San Antonio. Reviews were last updated on 2 May 2024.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in San Antonio, including Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget in San Antonio. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Alamo

8.9
Very Good
114 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5
Good
104 reviews30 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.3

Budget

7.3
Good
106 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.2

Avis

7.3
Good
110 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.2

Hertz

5.7
Fair
294 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.7

Advantage

8.2
Very Good
65 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.0

Dollar

7.3
Good
47 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.2

Fox

6.6
Okay
55 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.6

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in San Antonio, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 May 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in San Antonio?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.9 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.6 rating) and Avis (7.4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in San Antonio.

  • What are petrol prices like in San Antonio?

    The average price of petrol in San Antonio is $1.77/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $79 and $115 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in San Antonio for a week from Europcar?

    Hiring a car in San Antonio for a week can be a great option for travel. Europcar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $784/week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in San Antonio for the best price?

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 42% on your car hire. For a below average price in San Antonio, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in San Antonio?

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For San Antonio however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • What car do most people hire in San Antonio?

    The most popular car to hire while in San Antonio is the Class Special Car, which is a Special vehicle.

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