San Salvador car rentals

The type of car visitors choose for their trip depends entirely on the purpose of the visit and the group's size. However, San Salvador is known for its traffic, and therefore, we recommend smaller vehicles for whatever your group size. The smaller the car, the easier it will be to weave in and out of traffic, and you will have less stress from any congestion on the roads. Whatever the reason for your visit, look for a smaller vehicle to meet your needs.

Drivers can trust that in El Salvador, the speed limits will be roughly 25 to 35mph in the city and 55 to 70mph on the major roadways and freeways. However, drivers should be aware that El Salvador uses the metric system, and speed limits will be in kilometers per hour. The most common speed limits will be around 40km/h and 90km/h, roughly 25 and 55mph, respectively.

Parking in San Salvador can be a challenge. You should plan where you will be able to park your vehicle ahead of time. Many locations provide parking, including hotels, restaurants, and tourist attractions. San Salvador also offers several parking garages throughout the city, like the Torre Futura Parking and Parqueo San Jose Centro. These parking garages will charge a small fee to store your vehicle.

On average a rental car in San Salvador costs $34 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in San Salvador found in the last 2 weeks is $20.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Alamo ($12/day), Budget ($27/day) and Avis ($30/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Alamo Edificio Sunset Plaza L10/13 11111 (2 miles from city center).

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in San Salvador. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in San Salvador is $4.42 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $53 and $71, depending on the car size.

Economy (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in San Salvador.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

An Economy car rental in San Salvador costs $23 per day, on average.

A Premium car rental in San Salvador costs $78 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in San Salvador costs $23 per day, on average.

In San Salvador, cars are most frequently rented at Alamo Edificio Sunset Plaza L10/13 (2 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in San Salvador costs $238 per week ($34 per day).

On average a rental car in San Salvador costs $1,019 per month ($34 per day).

Most car rental providers in San Salvador offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in San Salvador, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 10 car rental agencies in San Salvador.

Some car rental companies in San Salvador which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Avis, Alamo and Budget

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in San Salvador so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

With your cheap car rentals in San Salvador, traveling from SAL to the city center is more convenient if you use the modern four-lane motorway. You will take about 30min to cover the 26 miles journey from the airport to San Salvador city center.

You will be able to rent your preferred car from Enterprise, Budget, Avis, or other San Salvador car rentals at Estación FENADESAL El Rosario, which is the main train station in the city. The presence of car rental offices at this station offers enhanced convenience to travelers arriving in the city by train.