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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 5 January 2025.

January

AED 146

February

AED 172

March

AED 209

April

AED 235

May

AED 176

June

AED 190

July

AED 198

August

AED 157

September

AED 161

October

AED 202

November

AED 183

December

AED 172

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 rental 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 5 January 2025.

Medium cars

AED 117 - AED 326

All Car Types

AED 120 - AED 326

To rent a medium car in San Antonio, the United States, you would pay an average price of AED 119/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in San Antonio, the United States (~AED 117/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~AED 326/day). In fact, November is about 3% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for San Antonio. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Antonio, renting a medium car saves you 1% 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 rent a SUV in San Antonio, the United States, you would pay an average price of AED 102/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in San Antonio, the United States (~AED 120/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~AED 345/day). In fact, November is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for San Antonio. When comparing with other car types available for rental in San Antonio, renting a SUV 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 rental agencies in San Antonio known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in San Antonio. Reviews were last updated on 5 January 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in San Antonio, including Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

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

7.4
Good
44 reviews30 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.3

Avis

7.4
Good
62 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.3

Dollar

7.1
Good
32 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.1

Budget

7.0
Good
50 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.8

Fox

6.5
Okay
54 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.6

Thrifty

6.4
Okay
35 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.1

Alamo

9.0
Wonderful
17 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

9.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in San Antonio, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 5 January 2025.
  • 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), Payless (7.5 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (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 AED 3.31/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between AED 149 and AED 215 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?

    Thrifty is one of the most popular car hire companies in San Antonio, offering car hire for around AED 978 per week on average.

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

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 43% on a hire car in San Antonio. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle in San Antonio for a month is certainly possible.

  • What car do most people hire in San Antonio?

    Ford Mustang Convertible, which is a Full-size vehicle, is the most popular to hire at San Antonio according to Cheapflights users.

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