Car Rental at Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport

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- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport travel guide
- Top international routes
- Main airlines
- Terminals
- Location
- Most popular types of rental car
- Car rental desks
- Services and facilities
- Nearest gas station
- Popular one-way rentals
- Airport info
- Top 11 locations near Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 4 suppliers at Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Airport travel guide

Brownsville Airport is also known as South Padre Island Airport and Brownsville Army Airfield.
Top international routes
- Dallas
- Houston
- Guatemala City
Main airlines
United Express and American Eagle
Terminals
Brownsville Airport has a single passenger terminal divided into various halls.
Location
Brownsville Airport is about 7 mi (11 km) east of Brownsville and about 26 mi (41.8 km) southwest of South Padre Island. It serves the larger Rio Grande Valley region. Minnesota Avenue, Morningside Road, Southmost Boulevard, and International Boulevard are the main streets connecting the airport to downtown Brownsville, and Minnesota Avenue, TX-48, and Padre Boulevard are the main roads connecting the airport to South Padre Island.
Most popular types of rental car
- Small cars - from $75 per day
- Medium cars - from $77 per day
- Large cars - from $66 per day
- SUVs - from $68 per day
- Premium cars - from $148 per day
Car rental desks
Many are located right after the post-flight security check. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.
Services and facilities
Although the airport is small, you’ll find a souvenir shop, a travel shop, a snack kiosk, and a small cafeteria serving Mexican cuisine. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout Brownsville Airport. There are a couple of nearby hotels. Passengers with reduced mobility should contact their airline in advance to find out what kind of assistance they can receive at the airport.
Nearest gas station
Conoco gas station at 5194 Boca Chica Boulevard can be reached in about five minutes. There are other gas stations near the airport, in Brownsville, and on South Padre Island.
Popular one-way rentals
- Austin (353 mi / 568 km)
- San Antonio (280 mi / 450 km)
- Monterrey (199 mi / 320 km)
- Mexico City (660 mi / 1,062 km)
- Houston (357 mi / 574 km)
- Phoenix (1,261 mi / 2,029 km)
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Airport info
Top 11 locations near Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport
- McAllen-Miller International Airportfrom $53.26 per day86.3 km / 53.62 miles away
- Corpus Christi International Airportfrom $65.59 per day207.5 km / 128.93 miles away
- Houston William P. Hobby Airportfrom $53.12 per day467.3 km / 290.37 miles away
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airportfrom $53.11 per day477.6 km / 296.77 miles away
- Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airportfrom $24.41 per day498.4 km / 309.69 miles away
- Killeen Ft Hood Airportfrom $56.65 per day574.5 km / 356.98 miles away
- Dallas Love Field Airportfrom $51.47 per day773.9 km / 480.88 miles away
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airportfrom $61.86 per day778.5 km / 483.74 miles away
- Midland International Airportfrom $65.59 per day815.9 km / 506.98 miles away
- Lubbock Preston Smith International Airportfrom $66.64 per day959.9 km / 596.45 miles away
- El Paso International Airportfrom $64.55 per day1,090.1 km / 677.36 miles away
Map of top car rental locations




When to book at Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
Cheapest monthNovember | Most expensive month July | |
A good deal $72 | Cheapest supplier Enterprise | Cheapest car type Large cars |
$118
in March
$60
in June
$147
in July
$130
in August
$50
in November
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport is November — when rental costs average $49.75 per day. This is 50% cheaper than the yearly average and 66% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $147.30 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in March, while they are least likely to rent in in March.
Same as average in March
Same as average in June
Same as average in July
Same as average in August
Same as average in November
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in November the average rental period is 32 days, while in March, the average rental period is only one day.
1 day in March
6 days in June
4 days in July
4 days in August
32 days in November
Car rental information
🔥 Popular suppliers | Enterprise |
🚗 Popular car types | Large cars, SUVs, Vans |
🤑 Lowest price | $66 per day |
👛 Cheapest supplier | Enterprise |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
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Enterprise | Chevrolet Tahoe | 4 | 3 | SUV |
Enterprise | Chrysler Pacifica | 4 | 4 | Van |
Enterprise | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large car |
Enterprise | Toyota Tacoma | 4 | 3 | Large car |
Car rental statistics
Top 4 suppliers at Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport in 2025


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