The average price of a 7-day trip to San Antonio is $1,829 for a solo traveler, $3,285 for a couple, and $6,158 for a family of 4. San Antonio hotels range from $56 to $256 per night with an average of $99, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $520 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) are between $1,113 and $1,606 per person for economy flights and $3,493 to $5,040 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $41 to $101 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 San Antonio, CL

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SCL and stay in a San Antonio hotel:

  • January 15th to February 4th
  • May 14th to June 17th
  • August 6th to December 9th (except the weeks of September 3rd and September 17th)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in San Antonio is usually late August to early September.

 

Average San Antonio Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit San Antonio for a week is $1,294-$2,810($185-$401 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $101 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $581 to $1,365 for economy

Lodging: $71 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $101 to $123 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit San Antonio for a week is $3,226-$5,364($461-$766 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $202 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,162 to $2,730 for economy

Lodging: $71 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $101 to $123 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit San Antonio for a week is $4,324-$9,416($618-$1,345 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $404 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,324 to $5,460 for economy

Lodging: $142 to $188 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $162 to $185 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to San Antonio

How cheap can you make a vacation to San Antonio? The cheapest trip to San Antonio is about $121 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 $45.

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 San Antonio for a week is $848-$2,026($121-$289 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $581 to $1,365 for economy

Lodging: $45 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit San Antonio for a week is $1,576-$3,692($225-$527 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,162 to $2,730 for economy

Lodging: $45 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit San Antonio for a week is $3,080-$7,336($440-$1,048 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,324 to $5,460 for economy

Lodging: $90 to $112 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $28 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is harder to travel to San Antonio cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury 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 San Antonio.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit San Antonio for a week is $2,829-$10,158($404-$1,451 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $212 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,493 to $3,058 for first class

Lodging: $127 to $256 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $520 to $936 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit San Antonio for a week is $4,896-$14,700($699-$2,100 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $424 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,986 to $6,116 for first class

Lodging: $127 to $256 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $520 to $936 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit San Antonio for a week is $9,792-$26,028($1,399-$3,718 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $328 to $848 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $5,972 to $12,232 for first class

Lodging: $254 to $512 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $832 to $1,310 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

San Antonio Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in San Antonio is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in 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.

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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on 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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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in San Antonio.

 

Flight Costs to San Antonio

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,606 average in late December to a low of $1,113 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $1,335. These prices are based on millions of flights. For San Antonio our data includes 234 originating airports, and 84 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to San Antonio from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $16,163 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like La Florida (LSC) in La Serena (Chile) at an average of just $49.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In San Antonio, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $492, so you can easily save about 44% 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 San Antonio can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $639 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.

 

 

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