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Cheap Car Rentals in San Antonio from $75

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 12/2 and drop-off date of 17/2. 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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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 16 November 2024.

January

$68

February

$80

March

$97

April

$109

May

$81

June

$86

July

$92

August

$74

September

$74

October

$93

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 16 November 2024.

There are 21 hire agencies servicing San Antonio. These agencies, altogether, have 95 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in San Antonio with prices from $75 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in San Antonio:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Convertible

Convertible

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

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 16 November 2024.

Small cars

$68 - $141

All Car Types

$63 - $135

To hire a small car in San Antonio, the United States, you would pay an average price of $46/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in San Antonio, the United States (~$68/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~$141/day). In fact, March is about 47% 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 40% 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 $78/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in San Antonio, the United States (~$61/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$161/day). In fact, October is about 22% 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 is 3% more expensive. 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:

To hire a SUV in San Antonio, the United States, you would pay an average price of $75/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in San Antonio, the United States (~$63/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$161/day). In fact, April is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for San Antonio. When comparing with other car types available for hire in San Antonio, hiring a SUV saves you 2% 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Yaris$76/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Mitsubishi Mirage$82/day
2
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage

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 16 November 2024.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in San Antonio, including Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis in San Antonio. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Hertz

5.6
Fair
131 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5
Good
44 reviews30 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.4

Avis

7.4
Good
63 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.3

Dollar

7.2
Good
36 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.3

Budget

7.1
Good
51 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.0

Thrifty

6.5
Okay
37 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.2

Fox

6.5
Okay
56 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.6

Alamo

9.0
Wonderful
20 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

9.1

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 $107. Data was last updated on 16 November 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.
Volkswagen Passat$75/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen Passat
Suzuki Swift$76/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Mitsubishi Mirage$82/day
2
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage

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 16 November 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: Dollar ($75/day), Fox ($84/day), and Thrifty ($111/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in San Antonio?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (9.0 rating), Avis (7.5 rating) and Payless (7.5 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 $1.54/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $69 and $100 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Hiring a car in San Antonio for a week can be a great option for travel. Thrifty, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $444/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 44% 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.

  • How much is a car hire in San Antonio for a weekend?

    It costs $0 for a weekend car hire in San Antonio, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Intermediate as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in San Antonio in December, prices are $0 per day on average.

  • What car do most people hire in San Antonio?

    The most popular car to hire while in San Antonio is the Dodge Journey, which is a Standard vehicle.

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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 16 November 2024.

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 ($45+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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