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Cheap Car Rentals in San Antonio from $64

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in San Antonio with a pick-up date of 29/5 and drop-off date of 5/6. 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.
Driver's age: 26-65
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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 13 May 2024.

January

$66

February

$78

March

$94

April

$109

May

$76

June

$83

July

$84

August

$81

September

$78

October

$94

November

$81

December

$76

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.

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 May 2024.

There are 20 hire agencies servicing San Antonio. These agencies, altogether, have 87 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in San Antonio with prices from $64 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

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Luxury

Luxury

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 13 May 2024.

Small cars

$54 - $138

All Car Types

$75 - $120

To hire a small car in San Antonio, the United States, you would pay an average price of $50/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in San Antonio, the United States (~$54/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~$138/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 20% 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. Here are the best San Antonio small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in San Antonio, the United States, you would pay an average price of $54/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in San Antonio, the United States (~$73/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$149/day). In fact, February is about 35% 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. Here are the best San Antonio medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Suzuki Swift$64/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Toyota Auris$67/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Auris

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 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

7.8

Overall

7.3

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

5.7

Value

5.7

Advantage

8.5
Very Good
65 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

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

Best San Antonio car rental deals found

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 $88. Data was last updated on 13 May 2024.
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.
Suzuki Swift$64/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Toyota Auris$67/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Auris
Hyundai Elantra$70/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Elantra

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 May 2024.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in San Antonio?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in San Antonio from the following companies over the past two weeks: Europcar ($64/day), Dollar ($69/day), and Thrifty ($99/day).

  • 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 Payless (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 $1.73/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $78 and $112 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • 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 43% 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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