Find Cheap Hotels in Alton, IL

Explore cheap places to stay in Alton on Expedia.com and book a trip that matches your budget. Alton is a destination that visitors enjoy for its shopping and dining options. You can look through a wide offering of hotels and other types of accommodation with Member Prices to find great deals. Guided by our site's handy page filters, you can limit results by price per night, or by amenities that customers often look for like free parking and free airport transportation. Or, try refining your search with the location filters to see affordable options around local attractions, such as Mineral Springs Mall or Argosy Casino. While you browse, click the heart button to keep track of your favorites so that it's easy to find them when you're ready to book. Need a car or a flight too? Take a look at the Bundle and Save travel packages and discover huge discounts when you arrange your transportation at the same time.

Weather will likely play an important role when you plan your trip to Alton, and keep in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 74°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 36°F. Average annual precipitation for Alton is 47 inches.

Alton is known for its shopping and dining options, and offers plenty to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the local attractions that interest you most, and then make time for activities that cost very little. Enjoy the outdoors at Mississippi River and Riverfront Park, or check out the area's cultural spots like Alton Prison.

Scoping out the transportation options in Alton is a smart way to keep your trip affordable. The closest airport is St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL), 14.2 mi (22.8 km) away. However, if that doesn't suit your budget, the next closest is 29.4 mi (47.3 km) away: St. Louis, MO (SUS-Spirit of St. Louis). Alton may not have many public transit options to choose from so a car rental could be a reasonable alternative to see more of the area.