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Cheap Car Rentals in San Antonio from $52

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in San Antonio with a pick-up date of 22/7 and drop-off date of 29/7. 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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Popular car types in San Antonio

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in San Antonio and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 13 July 2025.

There are 21 hire agencies servicing San Antonio. These agencies, altogether, have 100 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? SUV is the cheapest car type to hire in San Antonio with prices from $52 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in San Antonio:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Compare car rental deals in San Antonio by type

Here are the best San Antonio small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best San Antonio medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best San Antonio SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai i30$53/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i30
Mitsubishi Mirage$79/day
2
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage

Best car rental deals found in San Antonio

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in San Antonio. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in San Antonio with an average daily rate of $87. Data was last updated on 13 July 2025.
Peruse the best San Antonio car rental deals we've found. Be sure to confirm the details of the deal, such as car type, daily rate, and pickup location.
Cupra Formentor$52/day
4
M
A/C
Cupra Formentor
Holden Barina$53/day
4
M
A/C
Holden Barina
Mazda CX-5$59/day
5
4
M
A/C
Mazda CX-5

Cheapflights insights for San Antonio car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in San Antonio, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in San Antonio?

Book your rental car in San Antonio 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $63/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 36% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in San Antonio?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in San Antonio is Hertz (rated 5.5/10 with 133 reviews). Avis (rated 7.4/10 with 63 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in San Antonio?

At San Antonio, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just $65. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging $92 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In San Antonio, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $65. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging $92 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$65

February

$65

March

$72

April

$83

May

$78

June

$78

July

$87

August

$72

September

$73

October

$92

November

$82

December

$82

What car do most people hire in San Antonio?

Intermediate cars (Jeep Compass or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting San Antonio. SUV cars (Jeep Compass or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Buick Encore or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in San Antonio?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 30 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Budget has the second-highest number of locations in San Antonio at 14.

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 13 July 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in San Antonio, including Hertz, Avis and Enterprise Rent-A-Car in San Antonio. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Hertz

5.5
Fair
133 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.5

Avis

7.4
Good
63 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.2
Good
43 reviews30 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.0

Dollar

7.1
Good
31 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.1

Budget

6.9
Okay
50 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.8

Sixt

6.8
Okay
35 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.8

Fox

6.6
Okay
32 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.6

Europcar

6.4
Okay
30 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.3

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 13 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in San Antonio for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?

    Hiring a car in San Antonio for a week can be a great option for travel. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $1,250/week on average.

  • 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in San Antonio

Browse car rentals by fuel type in San Antonio. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in San Antonio. Deals were last updated on 13 July 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in San Antonio. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($41+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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