San Antonio car rentals
Mar 11, 2012, 10:29 am
#1
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San Antonio car rentals
Anyone know which of the car rental companies are located "in terminal" or at least on the airport grounds at SAT and which are "down the road"? Have an upcoming business trip with a very early return flight (6:30 am) and would prefer not to have to spend an additional 35 minutes going from a remote rental lot.
Mar 16, 2012, 8:28 am
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None of them are on the grounds, but Avis is right next to the outskirts. I would shy away from Alamo/National as it is really hard to figure out where to go to return your car. You have to navigate a few high-5's and your GPS will explode. Unless you know where you are going, there's a 0% chance on finding it the first time. I returned a car there 3 times in 2 months and still couldn't tell you where it is.
Mar 22, 2012, 8:24 pm
#3
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Avis is the only one I used, but it is tricky to find too. All in all though it is pretty convenient for an off site. Way easier than DEN, PHX, or LAS for example. I have never waited too long for a shuttle, even early in the morning, and have been upgraded almost every time. Really cheap with a Costco rate code.
Apr 2, 2012, 12:36 pm
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Avis is the only one I used, but it is tricky to find too. All in all though it is pretty convenient for an off site. Way easier than DEN, PHX, or LAS for example. I have never waited too long for a shuttle, even early in the morning, and have been upgraded almost every time. Really cheap with a Costco rate code.
Apr 18, 2012, 12:46 pm
#5
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Anyone know which of the car rental companies are located "in terminal" or at least on the airport grounds at SAT and which are "down the road"? Have an upcoming business trip with a very early return flight (6:30 am) and would prefer not to have to spend an additional 35 minutes going from a remote rental lot.
Usually stay at one of the HH properties on 410, or the Aloft.
Otherwise I think the Avis lot is the best option for easy returns.