The average price of a 7-day trip to Downtown San Antonio is $1,519 for a solo traveler, $2,728 for a couple, and $5,114 for a family of 4. Downtown San Antonio hotels range from $60 to $287 per night with an average of $103, while most vacation rentals will cost $230 to $550 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are between $624 and $992 per person for economy flights and $1,958 to $3,113 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $54 to $88 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Downtown San Antonio, TX, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SAT and stay in a Downtown San Antonio hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Downtown San Antonio is usually mid to late September.
Average Downtown San Antonio Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Downtown San Antonio for a week is $1,260-$2,169($180-$310 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $88 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $420 to $833 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $98 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Downtown San Antonio for a week is $2,466-$3,936($352-$562 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $176 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $840 to $1,666 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $98 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Downtown San Antonio for a week is $4,014-$7,104($573-$1,015 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $352 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,680 to $3,332 for economy
Lodging: $154 to $218 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $137 to $192 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Downtown San Antonio
How cheap can you make a vacation to Downtown San Antonio? The cheapest trip to Downtown San Antonio is about $124 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $156 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $48.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Downtown San Antonio for a week is $869-$2,324($124-$332 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $420 to $833 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $156 to $196 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Downtown San Antonio for a week is $1,450-$3,472($207-$496 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $840 to $1,666 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $156 to $196 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Downtown San Antonio for a week is $2,900-$6,236($414-$891 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,680 to $3,332 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $120 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $218 to $274 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Downtown San Antonio cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Downtown San Antonio Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Downtown San Antonio.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Downtown San Antonio for a week is $2,746-$9,810($392-$1,401 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $113 to $194 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,067 to $2,182 for first class
Lodging: $148 to $287 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $550 to $1,045 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Downtown San Antonio for a week is $4,604-$13,350($658-$1,907 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $226 to $388 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,134 to $4,364 for first class
Lodging: $148 to $287 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $550 to $1,045 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Downtown San Antonio for a week is $9,208-$23,568($1,315-$3,367 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $452 to $776 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,268 to $8,728 for first class
Lodging: $296 to $574 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $770 to $1,568 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Downtown San Antonio Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Downtown San Antonio is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Downtown San Antonio due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Downtown San Antonio Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Downtown San Antonio hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Downtown San Antonio.
Flight Costs to Downtown San Antonio
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $992 average in early January to a low of $624 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $620. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Downtown San Antonio our data includes 677 originating airports, and 135 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Downtown San Antonio from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,365 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Orlando Sanford International (SFB) in Sanford, FL (the United States) at an average of just $215.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Downtown San Antonio, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $369, so you can easily save about 59% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Downtown San Antonio can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $679 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.