Know Before You Go Downtown
Know Before You Go Downtown
Downtown visitors should plan ahead for traffic, detours and parking
Downtown can get very busy during the holidays, so make a plan! Visitors are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and arrive early to downtown events to avoid expected disruptions related to traffic, construction projects and parking.
Leave Early and Plan Ahead – Heavy traffic is expected during the busy holiday season. Plan to leave early and be sure to consult a navigation app, such as Google Maps or Waze, to find the best route to your destination.
Use Ride Share or Taxis – Using these services avoids traffic congestion and keeps you and those around you safe from traffic accidents. VIA Metropolitan Transit offers its Link ride-sharing service for $1.30 a ride within its downtown service area zone.
Parking – Visitors who choose to drive should give themselves plenty of time, plan where they will park in advance and enter the address of the parking facility as their destination address in the navigation app. A map showing a full list of City-owned garages and lots can be found on the City’s SAPark website.
Parking
The City of San Antonio offers convenient and affordable parking at its parking garages and lots. The St. Mary’s Garage (205 E. Travis St.) and the City Tower Garage (60 N. Flores St.) are located just steps from the River Walk, Houston Street and Travis Park, and they generally have many public parking spaces available.
A map showing a full list of City-owned garages and lots can be found on the City’s SAPark website.
Downtown Tuesday offers free parking at city-operated parking garages, parking lots and parking meters every Tuesday evening from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. (Some exclusions may apply.) Downtown Tuesday will be temporarily suspended on Tuesday, December 31. Event parking rates will apply at City parking facilities, and regular meter rates will also be in effect. Event attendees are advised that street closures may impact the availability of metered parking in some areas.
Event parking rates (up to $15 at City parking facilities) may be in effect at some parking facilities during busy event weekends.
