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Polaris Ranger Northstar Rental: The A/C UTV in San Antonio
Unit U-14 · 4 riders · Enclosed cab with A/C and heat · Driver 21+
Most side-by-sides are open to the sun, the wind and the dust. The Polaris Ranger Northstar is the exception in our fleet: a four-door Ranger crew cab with a fully enclosed cab, air conditioning and heat. It is the only UTV we rent with factory A/C, and it carries up to four riders, so the whole family rides together in one cool, closed cab while one adult drives.
It is a comfort machine, not a sport UTV. If your group wants the fastest, most aggressive ride, a sport model like the Can-Am Maverick X3 suits them better. If you want a hot San Antonio afternoon to feel easy, or you are bringing small kids or grandparents who would rather sit in a closed cab, this is the one to book.
What You're Renting
The machine first, then the rental. The machine facts come from our fleet records and the unit itself; the rental facts are the ones you agree to when you book.
| Model | 2023 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 Northstar Ultimate |
|---|---|
| Body | Crew cab with four doors and a windshield |
| Climate | Fully enclosed cab with air conditioning and heat |
| Fleet unit | U-14, the Northstar in these photos |
| Price | $280 for one hour · $510 for two hours (tax and booking fees at checkout) |
|---|---|
| Riders | Up to 4, with a seat belt for every rider |
| Driver | 21 or older, with a government-issued photo ID or a driver’s license |
| Passengers | Any age, in a seat the vehicle is designed and equipped for |
| Where it rides | Designated rental trails, governed to 30 MPH; no mud pits or water crossings |
| Included | Park entry for everyone in the vehicle and a safety briefing; no experience needed |
Photos of Our Northstar
Who the Northstar Is For
Hot or cold days. San Antonio afternoons get hot, and an open UTV gives you no relief from the sun. In the Northstar you close the doors and ride with the A/C on; on a cold morning the heat works the same way.
Families with little kids or grandparents. Passengers can be any age, and a closed cab with a seat belt for every rider is an easier sell to a nervous grandparent or a small child than an open sport UTV.
First-timers who want comfort. Nobody needs off-road experience. Every group gets a safety briefing, and the rental stays on the designated trails at up to 30 MPH, so the ride is about the scenery and the company rather than speed.
Four people in one vehicle. The Northstar seats your group of up to four together. For five or six, the 6-seat Yamaha Viking ($240/hr) holds everyone in one machine.
Northstar vs Our Other 4-Seat UTVs
All three carry four riders. What you pay for with the Northstar is the closed, climate-controlled cab.
| 4-seat UTV | Best for | Driver | 1 hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki Teryx 4S 800 | Compact trail 4-seater | 18+ | $200 |
| Can-Am Maverick X3 X RS | Sport ride | 21+ | $260 |
| Polaris Ranger Northstar | Enclosed cab, A/C and heat | 21+ | $280 |
Standard UTVs like the Teryx take an 18+ driver, or a 16- or 17-year-old with a parent or guardian present, watching and signing. The Northstar and the X3 are premium models: the driver must be 21 or older, with no 16–17 exception. Comparing brands? Read Can-Am vs Polaris RZR vs Kawasaki.
Before You Book
Booking and the card hold. Book online through FareHarbor and sign the rental agreement and waiver while you book. Checkout places a refundable security hold on your card; the amount is shown before you pay, and the hold is scheduled to release the day after your rental at 11 PM, though your bank may take longer to post it.
Getting in. Your rental includes park entry for everyone in the vehicle, so you don’t need an Access Pass. After paying, text your full name and a screenshot of your booking confirmation to (210) 560-1116 and the team sends your gate code within the 24 hours before your visit; same-day requests must come in before 6 PM.
On the day. The driver brings a government-issued photo ID or a driver’s license and wears closed-toe shoes. Rental UTVs stay on the designated rental trails, are governed to 30 MPH, and do not enter mud pits or water crossings. A UTV has a roll cage and a seat belt for every rider, so no helmet is needed.
Changes and weather. Cancel by call or text with at least 24 hours’ notice for a full refund or credit; no-shows are charged in full. Rentals close on heavy-rain days, and if we cancel for weather you get a full refund or credit.
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Ready to ride with the A/C on? Book the Northstar, see every UTV that's open, or call (210) 560-1116 or text us. Staff answer 10AM–7PM every day.