Rent cars from locals in San Antonio

Discover Texas history in San Antonio

Discover all San Antonio has to offer with your rental car

San Antonio, Texas, is known for its rich heritage and history. While its main call to fame may be the historical Alamo, there’s more to explore around this city and its surrounding areas. Wine and dine your way down San Antonio’s picturesque River Walk, visit the McNay Art Museum, or enjoy an endless list of day trips. Whatever you set out to explore in San Antonio, a Getaround rental car will help you do it all during your stay in Texas.

Visit the historical Alamo with your rental car in San Antonio

The Alamo pulls at any Texas history lover’s heartstrings. This famous historic Spanish mission is a global cultural icon. With over 300 years of history and having operated under five different nations, there’s a lot to be learned with a visit here. You need a reservation and a free ticket to enter the Alamo grounds, so make sure you book your visit in advance.
The Alamo doesn’t have its own parking lot, but you can park your rental car at any of the public parking lots within walking distance.

Park your rental car near San Antonio’s River Walk and get strolling

San Antonio’s picture-perfect River Walk is a 15-mile stretch of waterside walkways dotted with some of the city’s best bars and restaurants. The walk is built below the usual street level, giving it a hidden-gem feel. This is one of San Antonio’s top sights and it can be enjoyed in more than one way. Go on a River Walk boat tour. Dine at Tex-Mex or other-style restaurants. Grab a local pint of beer or a glass of wine at a bar. Cycle parts of the walkway. Go for a long stroll.
When you visit the San Antonio River Walk, you can park your rental car at one of the over 2,000 parking meters within walking distance.

Take a day trip or two from San Antonio with your rental car

Since you’ve got a rental car, you may as well explore some of San Antonio’s surrounding towns. There’s a lot to see within an hour’s drive from the city.

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• Check out Fredericksburg, a small town known for its German heritage and local vineyards and wineries.
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• If you’re more into French vibes, you can drive your rental car over to Castroville, which offers visitors a taste of France in Texas. Their visitor’s center is located in a real French home that was moved from France to Texas in the ‘90s.
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• Barbecue lovers must stop at to eat in Lockhart, a town known as the barbecue capital of Texas. Sip on some local beer from a brewery and enjoy true Texan cuisine.

Whether you stay in historical and vibrant San Antonio or wander to its surrounding areas, a Getaround shared car is essential so you have the flexibility you need to do it all!