How to Find Cheap Hotels in San Juan, Puerto Rico. San Juan, Puerto Rico is the oldest city in the U.S. and will celebrate its 500th year as a city in 2008. This city has a rich history that's easy to appreciate in Old San Juan. There are also beautiful beaches in El Condado and wonderful ocean views in Isla Verde.
Speak Spanish to communicate with people in their native language. English is used in many tourist areas.
Change into long pants for nice restaurants and to enter the casinos after 6 p.m.
Put on fresh clothes after a visit to the beach. Beachwear is not appropriate clothing when traveling around town.
Fly into Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) located 9 miles from San Juan. There are over 20 airline carriers offering flights to Puerto Rico.
Relax on a cruise ship to Puerto Rico, which is a popular destination for Carnival, Celebrity, Silver Sea, Windstar and many other cruise lines.
Hail a cab for the trip from the airport to your hotel. It'll cost about $10 to get to Isla Verde and Las Marias, and $20 to get to Old San Juan, Tourism Piers and Puerta de Tierra.
To book accommodations, contact Puerto Rico Convention Bureau at (312) 840-8090 or visit their Web site (see Resources below).
Take a chance and save even more money by booking ultra cheap accommodations. The cheapest rooms cost around $35 a night, though you might not be impressed by the ambience or amenities.
Book a cheap hotel in Puerto Rico's capital for $40 to $65 per night.
Choose 2-star San Juan accommodations. These rooms range from $75 to $100 per night.
