Budget Hotels for Alamo Bowl 2026 — Real Prices
Valero Alamo Bowl 2026
December 28, 2026
Price spike: 40-80%
One-night spike centered on game day. Hotels fill up with fan bases from the competing teams. Downtown hotels see moderate increases.
💡 Tip: The game is just one night — book a no-cancellation rate early and save. West side hotels are $40+ cheaper and it's a quick highway drive to the Alamodome.
Annual college football bowl game at the Alamodome, drawing 60,000+ fans to downtown San Antonio every December.
Motel 6 San Antonio Downtown
1.0 mi from the River Walk
Rock-bottom pricing near downtown. Rooms are bare-bones but clean enough for a night. Pool is a nice bonus in the Texas heat.
Red Roof Inn San Antonio Downtown
0.5 mi from the River Walk
Cheapest walkable option to the River Walk. Basic but functional. Skip the first-floor rooms (noise from the street). Pet-friendly at no extra charge.
Best Western Plus Lackland Hotel
8.0 mi from the River Walk
Near Lackland AFB — popular with military families. Excellent breakfast, pool, and free parking. You'll need a car for downtown.
La Quinta Inn San Antonio Riverwalk
0.3 mi from the River Walk
Best budget pick near the River Walk. Clean, well-maintained, and walkable to everything. No resort fee — rare for this area.
Comfort Inn & Suites Airport
7.0 mi from the River Walk
Solid airport-area pick. Free shuttle, good breakfast, pool. 15-minute drive to downtown. Great for early morning flights.
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