10 cool flea markets in and near San Antonio worth visiting
Whether it’s the art of bargain hunting, the festival-like atmosphere with carnival rides or the live music to serenade your treasure shopping (yes, you read that right), San Antonio is home to a host of flea markets where you can find vintage, discount and one-of-a-kind items. It’s a scene y’all in the most wonderful way.
If you’re ready to get your thrifting on, we’ve rounded up a handful of cool flea markets in San Antonio and a few that are worth the drive.
Flea markets in San Antonio
LAS Esperanza FLEA Market
Nestled on 18600 Pleasanton Road, the LAS Esperanza FLEA Market is where you will find regular flea market finds (antiques, furniture, tools, crafts, clothes), alongside vendors selling livestock and small animals like chickens, rabbits and goats. Pony rides are available for kids and pop-up vendors selling items like fresh produce are on hand occasionally.
Antiques sign on the side of a brick building.
fstop123/Getty Images/iStockphotoFind it: 18600 Pleasanton Road, San Antonio, TX 78221
Hours: Sunday, 6 a.m.-5p.m.
Admission: $2 per person
The Mission Open Air Market
Located only 10 minutes south of downtown San Antonio, The Mission Open Air Market in San Antonio is exactly what its name implies — an open-air market spread out over multiple acres. With over 2,000 vendors, you’re sure to score a bargain (or two) at this massive market. When the need to refuel hits, the on-site Mission Café sells breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages.
The Mission Open Air Market is spread out over multiple acres.
The Mission Open Air Market via YelpFind it: 707 Moursund Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78221
Hours: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 6 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: $2 per person; parking is free
Bussey’s Flea Market
Located 20 miles northeast of the city, Bussey’s Flea Market is one of the largest flea markets in Texas. Open since 1978, this third-generation, family-owned business has been a staple for bargain hunters near and far. Shop from more than 500 vendors selling everything from home decor to jewelry and clothing to antiques, plants, household items and more. The market also has a snack bar known for serving some of the best burgers in Central Texas along with hand-dipped ice cream, snow cones and sausages on a stick.
Find it: 18738 Interstate 35 N., Schertz, TX 78154
Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: Free; parking is $2
Mi Mercado Flea Market and Ballroom
Where can you search for flea market treasures serenaded by live Latin music? Mi Mercado Flea Market, of course. Open five days a week, this San Antonio staple sells something for everyone — from bird houses to key chains to space heaters, used and new electronics and toys. When you need a pick-me-up, food is available for purchase at the market’s snack bar stands and on-site taco truck.
Items for sale at a flea market.
paula sierra/Getty ImagesFind it: 227 New Laredo Highway, San Antonio, TX 78211
Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m
Admission: Free admission and parking
The Alamo Marketplace
You can’t go wrong with free parking and an air-conditioned indoor flea market encompassing 80,000 square feet. Located on Highway 90 West, The Alamo Marketplace is San Antonio’s largest indoor flea market. With over 300 booths selling everything from antiques to kayaks to clothing and household goods, you never know what you’re going to find.
Bull horns, skulls and crucifix at display among variety of items at a shop in Texas.
a369/Getty Images/iStockphotoFind it: 7171 Highway 90 West, San Antonio, TX 78227
Hours: Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Admission: Free admission and parking
Traders Village – San Antonio
Whether you need to buy tires, turkey legs, trinkets, tee shirts or anything in between, the Traders Village location in San Antonio has you covered. It’s not just your average flea market either; consider it a day-long, fun-filled outing. Located at Southwest Loop 410 and Old Pearsall Road, Traders Village features over 1,000 vendors spanning over 100 acres mixed with county fair vibes and festival attractions. Take a spin on the high-flying midway rides, antique carousel and more. If you’re planning to spend the day, purchase all-day ride wristbands for the 11 carnival rides for $11.99.
Traders Village-San Antonio
Traders Village-San AntonioFind it: 9333 Southwest Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78242
Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Admission: Free admission; parking is $5
Flea markets worth the drive
Bandera Market
Located northwest of San Antonio, on Bandera Road in Helotes, the Bandera Market is a disabled veteran- and women-owned small business. In addition to shopping for fabulous flea market finds (handcrafted leather goods, woodworks, jewelry, crafts, Texas-style food), visitors go to Bandera to play pool and hear live music on the weekends. In addition to on-site food vendors, the Bandera Market has a Fruteria Sanchez stand which sells Mexican corn in a cup made of fresh corn right off the cob.
Bandera Market
Raven F. via YelpFind it: 11851 Bandera Road, Helotes, TX 78023
Hours: Friday, 2-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: Free admission and parking
Kyle Flea Market
Approximately 65 miles north of San Antonio near I-35 is where you’ll find the Kyle Flea Market. Open every Saturday and Sunday, the old-school flea market has a big garage sale vibe, with vendors situated in outside and indoor stalls. In April, the flea market started offering train rides for kids and a new barbecue vendor. If you’re looking for specific items, Sunday is known to have more vendors and to be the better day to find treasures.
Old boots for sale at a flea market.
Marti157900/Getty Images/iStockphotoFind it: 1119 N. Old Hwy 81, Kyle, TX 78640
Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: Free admission and parking
Austin Country Flea Market
Venturing further north than Kyle, and just five miles east of IH35 at 9500 US-290, the year-round Austin Country Flea Market also has an old-school traditional vibe. Whether you go for the turkey legs and hot roasted corn or to hear live music (on weekends) and to shop at over 300 vendor booths, the Austin Country Flea Market will not disappoint — it’s one of the oldest and largest flea markets in the Central Texas area. Visitors can expect to find new and used items such as jewelry, furniture, clothing, collectibles, electronics, garage sale items, auto accessories, tires and tools.
Austin country flea market
Tracey S. via YelpFind it: 9500 US-290, Austin, TX 78724
Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p,m.
Admission: Free admission; parking is $2
812 outdoor market
Further north, nearly 90 miles from San Antonio, is where you’ll find Austin’s 812 Outdoor Market. From its festive atmosphere and live music to flea market finds, there’s a lot to see and enjoy in this open-air market. On Saturdays, visitors can enjoy live music from noon until 5:30 and on Sundays from noon until 7:30 p.m. If you work up an appetite after perusing hundreds of vendors selling new and used items, nosh on authentic Mexican food and beer as well as tacos, soups, salads and more.
812 outdoor market
Steve S. via YelpFind it: 8714 FM812, Austin, TX 78719
Hours: Saturday, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 7 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Admission: $2 per person; parking is free