South Padre Island car rentals from $65/day

On average a rental car in South Padre Island costs $73 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in South Padre Island found in the last 2 weeks is $66.

Car rental companies onsite at South Padre Is. Intl airport include Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Dollar, Budget and Hertz.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from South Padre Is. Intl airport to off-airport locations include Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Dollar, Budget, and Hertz.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

Most car rental providers in South Padre Island offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in South Padre Island, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in South Padre Island so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

If you are planning to drive on the beaches, it is recommended that you choose a four-wheel drive South Padre Island car rental. This vehicle offers better traction and, as a result, better control on the loose sand along the beaches. You may also get better exploration opportunities in the less developed areas of South Padre Island, since they have efficient off-road capabilities. Also, four-wheel drives have more storage space, giving you a chance to pack beach gear.

School zones and residential areas on South Padre Island have maximum speed limits of about 20 mph. Speed limits may increase to about 30 mph to 40 mph on Retama Street and in most parts of the city. Most highways and freeways have higher speed limits, ranging from 45 to 55 mph. Most rural roads within South Padre Island have set speed limits of 50 mph.

South Padre Island has various parking options for your South Padre Island car rental, including metered street parking, public parking, and beach parking. Depending on where you park, you may find hourly or daily rates for parking. If you're lucky, you may even find a space in one of the free lots.