Quick Guide

Weather is comfortable and prices drop between November and April. Tourist season peaks (along with prices) during the summer months, though temperatures can be sweltering.

Visas

Travelers from outside the United States will need a valid passport, as well as ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) eligibility or a full visa.

Money

Currency is U.S. dollars and ATMs are widely available.

Travel Health

Before traveling, research and prepare for what to do if you get sick while away. Get updated guidance on health and safety, as well as reopening information from the City of San Antonio.

Getting Here

San Antonio is served by San Antonio International Airport (SAT), about eight miles north of downtown.

Getting Around

Downtown San Antonio can be easily explored on foot. In town, ride shares are prevalent, and buses run by VIA Metropolitan Transit are convenient to access. To travel further afield, car rentals are a convenient option.

Local Lingo

Learn a few local terms before your visit. Countdown City: A nickname for San Antonio, thanks to its area code, 210 (two-one-zero). Puro: Used to describe something that is purely San Antonio, like a sense of place, music or even food. Big Red and Barbacoa: A classic, locally loved combo of Big Red soda and barbacoa (barbecue).

Must-Have Apps

Transit Tracker; Uber

Insider Tips

San Antonio is a true arts hub and home to the McNay Art Museum, the Southwest’s first modern art museum, which opened in 1954. Today you’ll find works here from the greats, like Picasso and Georgia O’Keeffe, as well as contemporary local artists.

Weather is comfortable and prices drop between November and April. Tourist season peaks (along with prices) during the summer months, though temperatures can be sweltering.

Visas

Travelers from outside the United States will need a valid passport, as well as ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) eligibility or a full visa.

Money

Currency is U.S. dollars and ATMs are widely available.

Travel Health

Before traveling, research and prepare for what to do if you get sick while away. Get updated guidance on health and safety, as well as reopening information from the City of San Antonio.

Getting Here

San Antonio is served by San Antonio International Airport (SAT), about eight miles north of downtown.

Getting Around

Downtown San Antonio can be easily explored on foot. In town, ride shares are prevalent, and buses run by VIA Metropolitan Transit are convenient to access. To travel further afield, car rentals are a convenient option.

Local Lingo

Learn a few local terms before your visit. Countdown City: A nickname for San Antonio, thanks to its area code, 210 (two-one-zero). Puro: Used to describe something that is purely San Antonio, like a sense of place, music or even food. Big Red and Barbacoa: A classic, locally loved combo of Big Red soda and barbacoa (barbecue).

Must-Have Apps

Transit Tracker; Uber

Insider Tips

San Antonio is a true arts hub and home to the McNay Art Museum, the Southwest’s first modern art museum, which opened in 1954. Today you’ll find works here from the greats, like Picasso and Georgia O’Keeffe, as well as contemporary local artists.