Cheap Car Rentals at San Antonio International Airport (SAT)

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San Antonio Intl Airport (SAT)

Address:

9559 Airport Blvd,
San Antonio, TX, Texas, 78216, United States

Phone:

(1) 210-805-1628

Hours of Operation:

Sun - Fri 7:00 AM - 1:30 AM; Sat 7:30 AM - 1:15 AM

Keydrop Location

If flying in, the rental counter is within the terminal with a short walk to the car lot.

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Location Information

Where Is Budget at the San Antonio, TX, Airport?

Fastbreak Service
Fastbreak Members go across the Sky Bridge from the terminal and then take the elevator or the escalator to the 5th floor in order to receive your preprinted rental contract and keys.
General Directions
Located in the lobby of the consolidated Car Rental Facility.
AIRLINE PASSENGERS: Customer should take the elevator or the escalator to level 2 and cross the Sky Bridge.
WALK-UP RENTERS: Follow airport signs for rental car return. They will lead to the car rental facility.
RETURNS: Same as pick-up.
After-hours Returns
Rental vehicle must be returned during office hours.

NOTE: Some locations may have a key drop available:

Drop Box Available: If the customer chooses to leave the vehicle, the customer is responsible for the vehicle & all charges (including any damages or theft of the vehicle may have incurred during after hours) until the contract can be closed on the following business day.

Drop Box NOT Available: If the location does not have a key drop box, the location does not permit vehicles to be left after closing hours. The customer should never lock or leave the keys inside the car. The customer is responsible for the vehicle & all charges (including any damages to or theft of the vehicle and locksmith fees if they choose to lock the keys in the car). The customer can either choose to return the car the next day the location is open OR change the Drop Off Location to the nearest Regional Airport. Customer is responsible for all charges related to the drop-off modification.

San Antonio Airport Rental Car Return

Ready to return your Budget car rental before a flight out of SAT? Easily find San Antonio airport rental car return by following overhead car rental signs as you approach the airport. Budget rental car return is found at the same address as rental car pickup.

SAT Car Rental Information

If you’re making plans to visit San Antonio, Texas, allow Budget to help simplify your travel itinerary. By choosing San Antonio International Airport car rental, you’ll be able to quickly pick up your rental car right after landing, then head off to explore the great state of Texas. Getting a SAT car rental from Budget is affordable and you’ll find a wide variety of vehicles to suit your needs.

Fastbreak Membership: Sign up for our Fastbreak Membership to make your rental car experience at San Antonio airport easier than ever. You’ll get to skip the lines and enjoy exclusive offers from Budget.

Cheap Prices: Our Best Rate Guarantee helps you get the best price on a Budget vehicle, even if you find a lower price on another website. We’ll honor the rate and give you an additional discount.

SAT Rental Cars

When you’re looking to rent a car in San Antonio, explore the available options by entering your estimated pickup date in the form at the top of this page. We offer a wide variety of popular makes and models to meet your needs. Choose an SUV as your SAT rental car for a day on rugged roads or a luxury sedan for cruising around downtown.

SUVs

Pick up an SUV for your San Antonio airport car rental and have plenty of room for your gear as you explore the Natural Bridge Caverns.

 

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Long-Term Car Rentals

Monthly car rental is the most convenient and affordable option if you’re going to be in San Antonio for a while.

 

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Small to Full-Size Cars

Sedans are a great option for great gas mileage and simplified parking. Enjoy a car rental while staying out of the heat.

 

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Vans

Take your family to Six Flags Fiesta Texas in a minivan. Or move a crowd in one of our spacious 12- or 15-passenger vans.

 

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Luxury Cars

Dream of driving a coupe sports car or muscle car? Rent a car like that from Budget to make your dreams come true.

 

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Convertibles

A trip to the San Antonio River Walk will be even more enjoyable in a convertible.

 

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SAT Airport FAQs

Passenger pickup at the San Antonio airport occurs on E Terminal Drive. You can follow signs to the arrivals area located in front of terminals A and B to pick up passengers. Be aware that you cannot park in this area, as it is only for active loading. If you need to park and wait, SAT offers a free cell phone lot on Northern Blvd. 

Yes, terminals A and B are located in the same building. Both terminals have separate security checkpoints. However, once you have passed security, it is possible to walk between terminals through a connecting covered walkway. 

Some of the most popular airlines offer flights out of SAT, including Delta, United, American Airlines, and Southwest. The following other airlines also fly out of San Antonio International Airport: Aeromexico, Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines, Frontier, Allegiant, JetBlue, Viva Aerobus, Sun Country, and Volaris. 

TSA guidelines recommend that travelers arrive at the airport two hours before departure of a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight. If you are traveling with a large group, with children, or during peak seasons, you may want to arrive earlier. If you are driving a rental car, allow time for drop-off.

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