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Hyundai Grand i10
or similar Mini
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$11.80
per day
Free cancellation
7.5
Average
In terminal
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El Salvador Airport (SAL)
Cwvr Wxq Rn 5 San Salvador
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Nissan Versa
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$30.27
per day
Free cancellation
7.5
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
El Salvador Airport (SAL)
Cwvr Wxq Rn 5 San Salvador
Drop-off information
El Salvador Airport (SAL)
Cwvr Wxq Rn 5 San Salvador
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$22.52
per day
Free cancellation
7.5
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
El Salvador Airport (SAL)
Cwvr Wxq Rn 5 San Salvador
Drop-off information
El Salvador Airport (SAL)
Cwvr Wxq Rn 5 San Salvador
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Hyundai Venue
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
4
A/C
5
$43.77
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
San Salvador City
85A Ave N 648
Drop-off information
San Salvador City
85A Ave N 648
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Toyota Yaris
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$11.93
per day
Free cancellation
7.5
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
El Salvador Airport (SAL)
Cwvr Wxq Rn 5 San Salvador
Drop-off information
El Salvador Airport (SAL)
Cwvr Wxq Rn 5 San Salvador
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Toyota Yaris
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$11.93
per day
Free cancellation
7.5
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
El Salvador Airport (SAL)
SAL San Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez, Aeropuerto Internacional El Salvador, Carratera A Comalapa Km 42, Las Flores
Rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
El Salvador Airport (SAL)
SAL San Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez, Aeropuerto Internacional El Salvador, Carratera A Comalapa Km 42, Las Flores
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Volkswagen Vento
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$30.27
per day
Free cancellation
7.5
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
El Salvador Airport (SAL)
Cwvr Wxq Rn 5 San Salvador
Drop-off information
El Salvador Airport (SAL)
Cwvr Wxq Rn 5 San Salvador
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Nissan Versa
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$30.27
per day
Free cancellation
7.5
Average
In terminal
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El Salvador Airport (SAL)
SAL San Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez, Aeropuerto Internacional El Salvador, Carratera A Comalapa Km 42, Las Flores
Rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
El Salvador Airport (SAL)
SAL San Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez, Aeropuerto Internacional El Salvador, Carratera A Comalapa Km 42, Las Flores
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Chevrolet Cavalier
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$30.34
per day
Free cancellation
7.5
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
El Salvador Airport (SAL)
Cwvr Wxq Rn 5 San Salvador
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El Salvador Airport (SAL)
Cwvr Wxq Rn 5 San Salvador
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Hyundai Creta
or similar Economy Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$30.67
per day
Free cancellation
7.5
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
El Salvador Airport (SAL)
Cwvr Wxq Rn 5 San Salvador
Drop-off information
El Salvador Airport (SAL)
Cwvr Wxq Rn 5 San Salvador
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Kia Rio
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$37.03
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
San Salvador City
85A Ave N 648
Drop-off information
San Salvador City
85A Ave N 648
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Kia Picanto
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$37.03
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
San Salvador City
85A Ave N 648
Drop-off information
San Salvador City
85A Ave N 648
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Hyundai Tucson
or similar Standard Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$39.09
per day
Free cancellation
7.5
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
El Salvador Airport (SAL)
Cwvr Wxq Rn 5 San Salvador
Drop-off information
El Salvador Airport (SAL)
Cwvr Wxq Rn 5 San Salvador
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Hyundai Tucson
or similar Standard Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$39.09
per day
Free cancellation
7.5
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
El Salvador Airport (SAL)
SAL San Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez, Aeropuerto Internacional El Salvador, Carratera A Comalapa Km 42, Las Flores
Rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
El Salvador Airport (SAL)
SAL San Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez, Aeropuerto Internacional El Salvador, Carratera A Comalapa Km 42, Las Flores
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Kia Cerato
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$40.40
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
San Salvador City
85A Ave N 648
Drop-off information
San Salvador City
85A Ave N 648
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Mitsubishi L200
or similar Standard Extended Cab Pickup
Manual
5
A/C
4
$48.84
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
San Salvador City
85A Ave N 648
Drop-off information
San Salvador City
85A Ave N 648
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Nissan NP300
or similar Full-size Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
2
$66.73
per day
Free cancellation
7.5
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
El Salvador Airport (SAL)
SAL San Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez, Aeropuerto Internacional El Salvador, Carratera A Comalapa Km 42, Las Flores
Rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
El Salvador Airport (SAL)
SAL San Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez, Aeropuerto Internacional El Salvador, Carratera A Comalapa Km 42, Las Flores
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Mitsubishi Montero
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$94.40
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
San Salvador City
85A Ave N 648
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San Salvador City
85A Ave N 648
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:50 on 05/09/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- The most popular city in El Salvador
- The 2 most popular locations in El Salvador
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in El Salvador and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in El Salvador
- Car rental statistics
- Top 9 suppliers in El Salvador in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Spanish, Nahua
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+503
Average car rental price
$39 per day
Average car rental length
9 days
Speed limit within town
20–50 km/h
or
12–31 mph
Speed limit out of town
50–90 km/h
or
31–56 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.03 per liter or $3.90 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.92 per liter or $3.48 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.19 per liter or $4.50 per gallon
Rating
9.8 / 10
The most popular city in El Salvador
The 2 most popular locations in El Salvador
Map of top car rental locations
A
El Salvador Airport (SAL)
8 rental locations
B
San Salvador (Downtown)
1 rental locations
C
San Salvador Hyatt Hotel
3 rental locations
D
San Salvador City
4 rental locations
E
San Salvador Zona Rosa
3 rental locations
When to book in El Salvador and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in El Salvador?
The cost of renting a car in El Salvador varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJune | Most expensive month March | ||
| Average price $39 | A good deal $29 | Cheapest supplier Europcar | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in El Salvador
$59
$29
$0
$37
in January
Jan
$43
in February
Feb
$53
in March
Mar
$40
in April
Apr
$36
in May
May
$31
in June
Jun
$33
in July
Jul
$36
in August
Aug
$41
in September
Sep
$46
in October
Oct
$53
in November
Nov
$48
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in El Salvador is June — when rental costs average $31.26 per day. This is 21% cheaper than the yearly average and 41% cheaper than renting a car in March (when prices average $53.22 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.
What's the most popular month to rent a car in El Salvador?
Based on how many customers search for a car in El Salvador, the most popular month is December, while the least popular is August.
Monthly searches in El Salvador by pick-up date relative to the average
2.1
1
0
1.6 times in January
Jan
1.6 times in February
Feb
1.2 times in March
Mar
Same as average in April
Apr
0.8 times in May
May
0.5 times in June
Jun
0.4 times in July
Jul
0.2 times in August
Aug
0.6 times in September
Sep
0.6 times in October
Oct
1.6 times in November
Nov
1.9 times in December
Dec
What’s the average rental length in El Salvador?
How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in September — an average of 11 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in June — an average of 7 days.
Average number of rental days in El Salvador
12
6
0
10 days in January
Jan
8 days in February
Feb
9 days in March
Mar
9 days in April
Apr
8 days in May
May
7 days in June
Jun
8 days in July
Jul
9 days in August
Aug
11 days in September
Sep
8 days in October
Oct
8 days in November
Nov
9 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 9 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Flexways, Europcar, Budget, Alamo, SIXT |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, large cars, small cars, medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $17 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flexways | Jeep Compass | 5 | SUV |
| Flexways | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | SUV |
| Budget | Mitsubishi L200 | 4 | Large car |
| Flexways | Nissan Versa | 4 | Large car |
| Europcar | Toyota Yaris | 5 | Small car |
| Flexways | Kia Picanto | 4 | Small car |
| Alamo | Kia Picanto | 4 | Small car |
| SIXT | Hyundai Grand i10 | 5 | Small car |
| Flexways | Kia Rio Sedan | 4 | Medium car |
| Alamo | Nissan Kicks | 5 | SUV |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in El Salvador
9.7
Average rating
Based on 3 reviews
Best month to visit
November
Happiest customers drive
Mitsubishi Outlander
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Jan 2, 2024
Freddy S.
Toyota Hilux
everything is very spectacular so I will return very soon
Oct 29, 2023
Yanira G.
Mitsubishi Outlander
Everything was amazing especially the food!
Jun 7, 2023
Joshua B.
Mitsubishi L200
San salvador was a great experience and different from anywhere else I've been so far. Amazing scenery and well priced attractions. If going out the bars are cheap for drinks.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Flexways (rated 8.9 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Europcar (rated 7.6 / 10)
Total number of reviews
5
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$39
Lowest daily price
$17
Total cars available
37
Top 9 suppliers in El Salvador in 2026
Flexways
2 locations
8.9
Very Good
80 ratings
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
9.0
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
9.1
Drop-off speed
9.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
8.5
Most popular location
Aeropuerto De El Salvador Monsenor Arnulfo Romero, Salvador
SIXT
2 locations
8.3
Good
3 ratings
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
Most popular location
Autopista Comalapa 18
Alamo
4 locations
8.2
Good
5 ratings
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.4
Most popular location
Alamo Rent a Car, Plaza Bolcana, Local 5, Santa Ana CP 2201, El Salvador
Enterprise
9 locations
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.3
Most popular location
Entre Avenida Luis Poma Y, Av. Olimpica 2645, San Salvador, El Salvador
National
7 locations
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.4
Most popular location
Entre Avenida Luis Poma Y, Av. Olimpica 2645, San Salvador, El Salvador
Keddy
1 location
8.1
Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.2
Most popular location
Autopista Comalapa, Comalapa, El Salvador Airport
ZONA Rent A Car
1 location
8.1
Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.2
Most popular location
Aeropuerto Internacional De El Salvador San Óscar Arnulfo Romero Y Galdámez (Afuera De La Puerta De Salida)
FOX
1 location
8.0
Good
2 ratings
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.9
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.1
Car cleanliness
7.9
Car condition
7.9
Most popular location
Cwvr Wxq Rn 5 San Salvador
Europcar
1 location
7.6
Average
8 ratings
Value for money
7.4
Ease of finding
8.7
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
6.3
Drop-off speed
7.0
Car cleanliness
7.9
Car condition
8.1
$17–$93
per day
Most popular location
SAL San Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez, Aeropuerto Internacional El Salvador, Carratera A Comalapa Km 42, Las Flores
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