The average price of a 7-day trip to San Antonio is $1,568 for a solo traveler, $2,816 for a couple, and $5,279 for a family of 4. San Antonio hotels range from $32 to $171 per night with an average of $57, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $300 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) are between $1,035 and $1,769 per person for economy flights and $3,248 to $5,551 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $23 to $56 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, PY
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ASU and stay in a San Antonio hotel:
- February 26th to April 1st
- April 16th to April 29th
- May 14th to June 3rd
- August 6th to December 2nd (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in San Antonio is usually mid to late September.
Average San Antonio Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit San Antonio for a week is $986-$2,285($141-$326 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $633 to $1,539 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $59 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $32 to $39 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 $2,584-$4,676($369-$668 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,266 to $3,078 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $59 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $32 to $39 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 $3,482-$8,432($497-$1,205 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,532 to $6,156 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $118 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $51 to $55 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 $122 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 25% 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 $26.
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 $851-$2,095($122-$299 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $28 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $633 to $1,539 for economy
Lodging: $26 to $32 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 $1,582-$3,830($226-$547 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,266 to $3,078 for economy
Lodging: $26 to $32 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 $3,092-$7,516($442-$1,074 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $112 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,532 to $6,156 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $64 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy 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 $2,693-$8,222($385-$1,175 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $101 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,893 to $3,555 for first class
Lodging: $82 to $171 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $660 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 $4,894-$12,484($699-$1,783 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $202 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,786 to $7,110 for first class
Lodging: $82 to $171 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $660 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 $9,788-$23,384($1,398-$3,341 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $404 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,572 to $14,220 for first class
Lodging: $164 to $342 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $480 to $1,056 per night for a preferred vacation rental
San Antonio Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in San Antonio is lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in San Antonio due to hotel employees. 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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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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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 $1,769 average in mid December to a low of $1,035 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $1,252. These prices are based on millions of flights. For San Antonio our data includes 103 originating airports, and 53 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to San Antonio from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,601 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Arturo Merino Benitez International (SCL) in Santiago (Chile) at an average of just $230.
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 San Antonio, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $734, so you can easily save about 71% 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 $210 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $14 per person. Private tours can cost $427 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.