Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit San Antonio is from November to April, when the weather is more pleasant, hotel prices are lower, and the city is less crowded apart from the conventions that occur during theses months. Plus, some of the city's best festivals take place during this period. Be aware that the summer in San Antonio is extremely hot and humid with temperatures over 32°C (90°F). While during the winter temperatures can be between 18°C (64°F) and 5°C (41°F).

Passport / Visa

Citizens of the Schengen countries, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and the Kingdom of Brunei can visit the United States for up to 90 days without applying for a visa (as well as citizens of Andorra, Lichtenstein, Monaco and San Marino). Citizens of these countries must obtain an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before traveling. All other travelers must obtain a visa before visiting the United States. International travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the country.

San Antonio International Airport

The San Antonio International Airport is only eight miles from downtown San Antonio and it has over 100 direct flights daily. For flight information, transit services and other information, visit the San Antonio International Airport website or call +1 210 207 3411.

• Web:

  www.sanantonio.gov/sat

• E-mail:

  flysa@sanantonio.gov

• Address:

  9800 Airport Boulevard - San Antonio, TX

• Phone:

  +1 210 207 3411

Public Transport

The city's most popular attractions are easily accessible with public transportation. Plus, San Antonio is centrally-located in south-central Texas, only 1.5 hours from Austin, 3.5 hours from Houston and 4.5 hours from Dallas/Fort Worth. Downtown travel is a breeze on the streetcar - an open air, authentic reproduction of a rail streetcar that traveled the streets of San Antonio more than 50 years ago. Or hop on the river taxi service that stops at approximately 40 spots along the San Antonio River Walk for a unique way to get from place to place.

Taxi

San Antonio offers multiple taxi services.One of them is : Yellow Cab San Antonio: +1 210 650 8600 www.yellowcabsa.com Other options are the rideshare companies: Uber, and Lyft. Rideshares specialized in airport transfers: Blacklane, SuperShuttle and Wingz.

Electricity

US electrical power is 110V/60 cycles AC with two flat parallel prongs.