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Salvador Airport, Salvador, Brazil
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Salvador Airport
Economy
Fiat Mobi or similar
Fiat Mobi
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Foco
$19.20 per day
Salvador Airport
Economy Elite
Fiat Argo or similar
Fiat Argo
  • 5
  • 3
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Man.
Localiza
$22.24 per day
Salvador Airport
Intermediate SUV
Hyundai Creta or similar
Hyundai Creta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Movida
$34.25 per day
Salvador Airport
Compact
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Unidas
$34.50 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Salvador Airport
Standard
Fiat Cronos or similar
Fiat Cronos
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
National
$45.63 per day
Salvador Airport
Intermediate Elite SUV
Volkswagen T-Cross or similar
Volkswagen T-Cross
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Foco
$31.02 per day
Salvador Airport
Mini Van
Chevrolet Spin or similar
Chevrolet Spin
  • 7
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Localiza
$48.25 per day
Salvador Airport
Special SUV
Jeep Compass or similar
Jeep Compass
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Localiza
$53.34 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 1:43 PM on 10/6/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Languages
Portuguese
Currency
BRL
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+55
Average car rental price
$36 per day
Average car rental length
10 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 60 km/h or 19 - 37 mph
Speed limit out of town
90 - 110 km/h or 56 - 68 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.00%
Rating
9.5 / 10
Average gas price
$1.03 per liter or $3.91 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.92 per liter or $3.47 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.15 per liter or $4.35 per gallon
Salvador Airport

Airport travel guide

The capital of the state of Bahia, the coastal city of Salvador is one of the most interesting attractions in Brazil. Notable for its large carnival which, according to some, can rival the fun of its counterpart in Rio de Janeiro, as well as its strong African heritage and many cultural and natural riches, the city has plenty to keep a visitor entertained. These are five of Salvador’s most interesting attractions:

  • Pelourinho. Also known simply as the Historical Center, Pelourinho (or Pelo) is Salvador’s most famous district. A world heritage site, it is home to landmarks such as the Cathedral of Salvador, the Archaeology and Ethnology Museum, and the 18th century Palace of Saldanha. Pelourinho is also considered one of the safest areas in Salvador and can be relatively safely explored on foot, especially during the day, although it’s obviously important to still keep your wits about you. 
  • Afro-Brazilian Museum. A large port city on the Atlantic Ocean, Salvador is inextricably linked with its African heritage — up to almost 80% of the city’s inhabitants are at least partially descended from the African slaves brought to the area. Known as MAFRO and also located in Pelourinho, this museum celebrates the city’s and country’s African roots via collections on Afro-Brazilian art, traditions, and culture.
  • Beaches. The public beaches of Salvador are no doubt one of the main attractions of the city. The highlight among them is Porto da Barra Beach — quite possibly the most famous Brazilian beach outside of Rio de Janeiro, it is known for its tranquil waters, busy atmosphere, historic landmarks (it was the first place in Salvador that was settled by the Europeans), and surrounding forts. There are a number of other beautiful beaches, but do some research before visiting as sadly not every coastal area of the city can be considered completely safe.
  • Bahia Museum of Art. A small, but interesting museum known both for its collections and history – it is more than 100 years old – the Bahia Museum of Art is another notable cultural institution of Salvador and the rest of the state of Bahia. The museum features paintings, religious art, sculptures, glassworks, and other artworks of many local and other notable Brazilian masters. Two other important landmarks for art lovers include the nearby Palace of Art and the Bahia Museum of Modern Art (MAM).
  • Barra Lighthouse. Located in the southern Padrão area near the previously Bahia Museum of Art, Barra Lighthouse and the surrounding Santo Antônio Fort is another interesting place to visit. Despite continuing to fulfill its original function, the historical lighthouse has been listed by Brazil’s National Historic and Artistic Heritage Institute as a historic object.

Top international routes

  • São Paulo
  • Rio de Janeiro
  • Brasilia
  • Recife
  • Belo Horizonte
  • Campinas

Main airlines

Gol Transportes Aereos, Azul Brazilian Airlines, Avianca Brazil, Aerolineas Argentinas, LATAM Brasil, and Passaredo Linhas Aereas

Terminals

The single passenger terminal serves all domestic and international flights.

Location

Salvador Airport is about 25 km (16 mi) northeast of Salvador de Bahia. Av. Carybé, Av. Luís Viana, and Av. Mario Leal Ferreira are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.

Most popular types of rental car

  • Large cars - from $28 per day
  • Medium cars - from $22 per day
  • Vans - from $48 per day
  • Premium cars - from $58 per day
  • Small cars - from $19 per day
  • SUVs - from $31 per day

Car rental desks

Some are located on the ground floor of the airport, in the domestic flights area.

Services and facilities

You’ll find several cafés, bars, and fast food restaurants, as well as a variety of shops, some of which sell local Bahia goods. There are also ATMs, a currency exchange, a bank, a pharmacy, a medical center, baby changing facilities, a post office, and a barbershop. Salvador Airport is partially equipped for travelers with reduced mobility, and special assistance can be requested, but be sure to contact your airline in advance if you’d like this service.

Nearest gas station

Shell gas station, located at Av. Octávio Mangabeira, SN - Jaguaribe, can be reached in about 12 minutes and is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. There are many other gas stations nearby and on the way to Salvador de Bahia.
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Airport info

Rating
7.3
  • Getting to the airport 8.1
  • Check-in and departures 8.0
  • Terminal facilities 7.3
  • Wi-Fi 6.5
  • Restaurants and car rental services 6.9
  • Lounge 6.9

Salvador Airport (SSA)

  • IATA: SSA
  • ICAO: SBSV
  • Name: Salvador Airport (SSA)
  • Distance from city: 13.7 miles / 22 km

Top 20 locations near Salvador Airport

  1. 400.5 km / 248.9 miles away
  2. 468.7 km / 291.2 miles away
  3. 649.4 km / 403.5 miles away
  4. 843 km / 523.8 miles away
  5. 848.5 km / 527.2 miles away
  6. 959.2 km / 596 miles away
  7. 976.9 km / 607 miles away
  8. 1,016 km / 631.3 miles away
  9. 1,083.6 km / 673.3 miles away
  10. 1,217.5 km / 756.5 miles away
  11. 1,223.4 km / 760.2 miles away
  12. 1,450.9 km / 901.5 miles away
  13. 1,479.7 km / 919.4 miles away
  14. 1,700.8 km / 1,056.8 miles away
  15. 1,804.8 km / 1,121.5 miles away
  16. 1,860.5 km / 1,156.1 miles away
  17. 1,954.4 km / 1,214.4 miles away
  18. 2,201.7 km / 1,368.1 miles away
  19. 2,313.9 km / 1,437.8 miles away
  20. 2,628.4 km / 1,633.2 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

When are car rental prices the lowest at Salvador Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Salvador Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Salvador Airport
$33.59
January
$26.50
February
$25.64
March
$24.63
April
$23.20
May
$46.89
June
$23.25
July
$21.71
August
$22.57
September
$17.56
October
$17.16
November
$29.36
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Salvador Airport is November — when rental costs average $17.16 per day. This is 34% cheaper than the yearly average and 63% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average $46.89 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Salvador Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in December the average rental period is 14 days, while in August, the average rental period is only 8 days.
Average number of rental days at Salvador Airport
12
January
11
February
10
March
9
April
9
May
11
June
10
July
8
August
9
September
8
October
9
November
14
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Salvador Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Salvador Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in October, while they are least likely to rent in in May.
Monthly searches at Salvador Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
153%
January
100%
February
68%
March
30%
April
24%
May
56%
June
81%
July
107%
August
58%
September
180%
October
166%
November
178%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Foco, Localiza, Movida, Unidas, National
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars
Lowest price $19 per day
Cheapest supplier Foco

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Foco Fiat Mobi 4 2 Small cars
Foco VW Gol 4 2 Medium cars
Localiza Fiat Mobi 2 2 Small cars
Foco Volkswagen T-Cross 5 2 SUVs
Foco Renault Logan 4 3 Large cars
Localiza Volkswagen Gol 4 2 Small cars
Foco Chevrolet Onix 4 2 Medium cars
Foco Chevrolet Spin 5+2 4 1 Vans
Localiza Fiat Argo 2 3 Small cars
Localiza Jeep Renegade 5 3 SUVs

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

Brazil
Volkswagen Virtus
8/1/24
I went there for business this time. But most of my trips to Salvador are for fun and family. We love the beaches, the barracas de praia, the restaurants, health care, and short day trips to Linha Verde beaches, or longer ones like Morro, Aracaju, Maceio, and surrounding cities.
Brazil
Fiat Mobi Like
1/29/24
Amazing beachs

Car Rental Statistics

Highest-rated company
Localiza
8.7 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Unidas
7.2 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
8
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$36.06
Lowest daily price
$19.20
Total cars available
102

Top 7 suppliers at Salvador Airport in 2024

Localiza
Localiza
Very good 8.7 / 59 reviews
08009792020
Tv Santos Dumont, 431, Centro
$22 - $74
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.1 / 6 reviews
+558009792020
Aeroporto De Salvador,
$41 - $77
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
Foco
Foco
Very good 8 / 72 reviews
+5571996440728
Travessa Santos Dummont , 431, Galpão 01 sala 07, Lauro de Freitas
$19 - $35
Working hours
Mon:00:01-23:59
Tue:00:01-23:59
Wed:00:01-23:59
Thu:00:01-23:59
Fri:00:01-23:59
Sat:00:01-23:59
Sun:00:01-23:59
National
National
Very good 8 / 5 reviews
+5508009792020
Aeroporto De Salvador,
$40 - $57
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
Alamo
Alamo
Good 7.7 / 5 reviews
+558009792020
Aeroporto Internacional Luis Eduardo Magalhães - São Cristóvão, Salvador - BA, 41301-110
$41 - $58
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
Movida
Movida
Good 7.6 / 61 reviews
+557132041693 / +5522230980 / +5511985775967
Salvador-Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport - Praça Gago Coutinho, s/n - São Cristóvão, Salvador - BA, 41520-970
$26 - $56
Unidas
Unidas
Good 7.2 / 16 reviews
+557133654174 / +557136169444 / +557135122694
Travessa Santos Dumont, 431 - São Cristóvão, Salvador - BA, 41520-970
$26 - $98
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
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