Cheap Road Trip Hotels in San Antonio — Real Prices
Easy highway access, free parking, and quick overnight stays for road trippers.
Passing through San Antonio? Here's how to crash without blowing your trip budget:
💡Free parking is the #1 priority — some downtown hotels charge $35/night
💡Highway-adjacent hotels save time but check reviews for noise
💡Skip the resort fee traps — look for simple motor inns near exits
💡Early check-in helps when you've been driving since dawn
Super 8 by Wyndham San Antonio Airport North
9.0 mi from the River Walk
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5 miles from SAT airport and 9 miles from downtown; car required
Scores 8.4 on Booking.com; one of the best-reviewed budget hotels in the city
Free hot breakfast, outdoor pool, free parking, and pet-friendly at 8.2/10 overall on Booking.com
Scores 8.7 on Booking.com from 1,284 reviews, among the highest in the city
Surprisingly comfortable rooms for a budget brand
Watch out: Far from the airport and downtown, no shuttle service, basic exterior appearance
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Downtown San Antonio
1.0 mi from the River Walk
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Motel 6 San Antonio, TX - Downtown - Market Square
0.8 mi from the River Walk
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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Antonio Lackland
11.0 mi from the River Walk
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Baymont by Wyndham San Antonio Near Lackland AFB
11.0 mi from the River Walk
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Red Roof Inn PLUS+ San Antonio Downtown - Riverwalk
0.5 mi from the River Walk
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Quality Inn Near SeaWorld - Lackland
10.0 mi from the River Walk
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Days Inn by Wyndham San Antonio Alamo/Riverwalk
0.2 mi from the River Walk
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Candlewood Suites San Antonio Airport by IHG
8.0 mi from the River Walk
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Downtown
0.6 mi from the River Walk
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Best Western Plus Lackland Hotel & Suites
8.0 mi from the River Walk
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Tru by Hilton San Antonio Lackland SeaWorld
12.0 mi from the River Walk
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Antonio West-SeaWorld Area by IHG
10.0 mi from the River Walk
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