🇺🇸 San Antonio, United States
Super 8
📍 3911 North Pan Am Expressway , San Antonio, 78219
Your stay — Super 8
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Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Post Exchange — 2.2 km · ~28 min walk
White Park — 666 m · ~8 min walk
United States Army Medical Department Museum — 2.4 km · ~31 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →US Dollar, USD
Most travellers withdraw from ATMs or use their bank card; avoid airport kiosks and tourist bureaux for poor exchange rates.
Visa and Mastercard accepted almost everywhere; contactless is common; mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) works in most shops and restaurants.
15-20% at restaurants for sit-down meals; $1-2 per drink at bars; $2-3 for hotel bellhop or housekeeping per day; 10-15% for taxi rides or rideshare.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Drip coffee at a local diner or fast-food chain: around $2.00-2.50.
A fast-food combo meal or a taco plate from a taqueria: about $8-10.
A main course at a family-style Tex-Mex or American restaurant: roughly $12-15.
Look for taco trucks along major roads like WW White Road or South W.W. White Road; tacos typically $2-4 each.
H-E-B is the dominant local supermarket chain; also Walmart and Fiesta Mart in the area.
Ross Dress for Less, Marshall's, or Walmart for budget clothing; the nearby South Park Mall (410 & Zarzamora) has discount stores.
VIA Metropolitan Transit bus single ride $1.30, day pass $2.60; from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) take Route 5 bus for $1.30 (30-40 min trip).
Buy groceries at H-E-B rather than eating out for every meal; ride VIA buses instead of rideshares; visit the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (free) or walk the Riverwalk without spending money on restaurants.
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Emergency Contacts
San AntonioIn San Antonio, you can also call the non-emergency number (210) 207-7273 for the San Antonio Police Department, or the San Antonio Fire Department's non-emergency number (210) 207-3300 for non-life-threatening emergencies.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in San Antonio, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Super 8
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - Terminal 1 bus stop → W Commerce & N Frio St (alight here, then walk 5 mins to hotel)
💡 Buy a day pass for $2.75 if you'll use the bus multiple times; the route can be slow in traffic, so leave extra time.
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - Terminal 1 bus stop → Fireside Inn San Antonio / Ft. Sam Houston
💡 This route drops you closer to the hotel than Route 5, but runs less often; check the schedule online before heading out.
Downtown San Antonio (e.g., Alamo stop) → Fireside Inn San Antonio / Ft. Sam Houston (limited coverage)
💡 The streetcar doesn't go directly to the hotel—get off at the nearest stop at E Houston & N New Braunfels, then walk 10 minutes. It's a good option if you're already downtown for sightseeing.
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) → Fireside Inn San Antonio / Ft. Sam Houston (2902 E Houston St)
💡 Ride-share apps like Uber and Lyft are often cheaper and faster; pick up from the rideshare zone on the airport's lower level.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Super 8?
Check-in at Super 8 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Super 8?
A fast-food combo meal or a taco plate from a taqueria: about $8-10.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Super 8?
VIA Metropolitan Transit bus single ride $1.30, day pass $2.60; from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) take Route 5 bus for $1.30 (30-40 min trip).
Top Attractions in San Antonio
💡 Go early in the morning before 9am to avoid the crowds. The audio guide is worth its small fee for the full story.
💡 Skip the overpriced tourist stalls at the front; head to the back for better deals on pottery and textiles. The elotes from street vendors are excellent.
💡 Walk the quieter Museum Reach section north of downtown for more nature and fewer tourist crowds. Bring water in summer.
💡 The Japanese Tea Garden is a free highlight—visit late afternoon for cooler temperatures and golden light. Parking fills up on weekends.
💡 Rent a bike along the Mission Reach trail—it's flat and connects all four sites. Start at Mission Concepción for the least crowded experience.