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Top budget travel picks: Boston to San Antonio

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Published on March 01, 2019
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No travel bucket list would be complete without San Antonio, Texas. From the iconic history of The Alamo, to amusement parks, SeaWorld, the San Antonio Aquarium and Zoo, the city has plenty of attractions for the whole family. The downtown area's River Walk is full of shops, bars and restaurants, with plenty of nearby theaters, Texas' first modern art museum and numerous universities.

Thankfully, there are plenty of regular, relatively inexpensive flights between Boston and San Antonio. We pulled from travel site Skyscanner to provide you with a short list of flights and hotels handpicked with the trendy adventurer in mind.

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Flight deals to San Antonio

Currently, the cheapest flights between Boston and San Antonio are if you leave on April 2 and return from Texas on April 4. Delta currently has roundtrip, nonstop tickets for $216.

There are also deals to be had in March. If you fly out of Boston on March 27 and return from San Antonio on March 30, American Airlines can get you there and back for $222 roundtrip.

Top San Antonio hotels

To plan your accommodations, here are some of San Antonio’s top-rated hotels, that we selected from Skyscanner's listings based on price and customer satisfaction.

The Hotel Havana (1015 Navarro St.)

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If you're looking for an inexpensive place to stay, consider The Hotel Havana. The hotel has a 4.7-star rating on Skyscanner, and rooms are currently available for $105.

Close to the San Antonio Central Library, River Walk and Alamo, this San Antonio hotel is situated on a river. Additional attractions include the Rivercenter Mall.

The Grand Hyatt San Antonio (600 E. Market St.)

There's also the 4.8-star rated The Grand Hyatt San Antonio. Rooms are currently set at $119/night.

This hotel is located in San Antonio, and the Rivercenter Mall, Alamo and River Walk are area attractions. \

The Sheraton Gunter Hotel San Antonio (205 E. Houston St.)

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If you're looking for an inexpensive place to stay, there's The Sheraton Gunter Hotel San Antonio. The 4.6-star hotel has rooms for $98/night.

Set in the heart of San Antonio, this hotel is close to the San Antonio Majestic Theater and River Walk, as well as the Alamo. Additional attractions include the Rivercenter Mall.

Top picks for dining and drinking

If you're looking for a popular spot to grab a bite, San Antonio has plenty of excellent eateries to choose from. Here are two from Skyscanner's listings to help you get started.

Bakery Lorraine (306 Pearl Parkway, #110)

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One of San Antonio's most popular restaurants is Bakery Lorraine, which has an average of five stars out of 12 reviews on Skyscanner.

"Scrumptious in every way! This is a truly authentic French patisserie," wrote visitor Margaret. 

Tiago's Cabo Grille (8403 State Highway151, #101)

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Another popular dining destination is Tiago's Cabo Grille, with five stars from eight reviews.

"This place has the best chips and salsa," wrote reviewer Jaysun.

Featured San Antonio attractions

San Antonio is also full of sites to visit and explore. Here are two popular attractions to round out your trip, again from Skyscanner's listings.

The San Antonio River Walk (849 E. Commerce St.)

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First up is The San Antonio River Walk. It checks in with 4.6 stars out of 273 reviews. 

The San Antonio River Walk was once hailed as "The American Venice" and offers a wide variety of attractions. Much more than a typical walkway, this Texas attraction has the best dining and entertainment options around.  

The Shops at La Cantera (15900 La Cantera Parkway)

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Then, there's The Shops at La Cantera. It has 4.9 stars from 56 reviews on Skyscanner. 

"This is an all around great shopping center with a wide selection of stores," wrote visitor Stephen.  

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