Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in San Antonio, TX (2026)
Short-term rental guests in San Antonio pay roughly 16.75% in combined occupancy and lodging taxes. Here's the itemized breakdown, who collects each one, and what you may need to remit yourself.
Itemized tax rates
| Tax | Rate | Who collects |
|---|---|---|
| Texas state hotel occupancy taxPaid directly to the Texas Comptroller. Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit state HOT on their bookings; hosts taking direct bookings must register and remit it themselves. | 6% | varies |
| City of San Antonio hotel occupancy tax7% general occupancy tax plus 2% Convention Center expansion. Since March 10, 2025, platforms that remit state HOT (Airbnb, Vrbo) also remit City HOT on operators' behalf; bookings through other channels must be remitted by the operator monthly through Avenu Insights. All operators must still file a monthly report through Avenu even if $0 is due or a platform paid on their behalf. | 9% | varies |
| Bexar County hotel occupancy taxCollected by the City of San Antonio on the county's behalf. Per current city guidance, operators must continue to report and pay County HOT monthly through Avenu even when a platform remits City HOT. (Ordinance Sec. 16-1104.01(c) directs platforms to remit both city and county HOT, but the city's implementation FAQ keeps county HOT with the operator.) | 1.75% | host |
What will guests pay on a San Antonio stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
San Antonio occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Texas state hotel occupancy tax (6%)· collection varies | $27.00 |
| City of San Antonio hotel occupancy tax (9%)· collection varies | $40.50 |
| Bexar County hotel occupancy tax (1.75%)· host remits | $7.88 |
| Total tax (16.75%) | $75.38 |
| Guest pays | $525.38 |
Estimate only. Platform collection varies by listing site and agreement; verify rates with the taxing authorities.
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Verified July 13, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax rates and collection rules change; confirm current requirements with San Antonio and your booking platform.