San Salvador travel guide
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You're Going to Love San Salvador
With 525,990 inhabitants, San Salvador is the most populous city in El Salvador. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything San Salvador has to offer.
Where to Eat in San Salvador
If you’re looking for affordable options, El Xolo (Av. De La Revolucion) and Monarca (Boulevard el Hipodromo #729) are great picks.
When to visit San Salvador
Looking for warm weather? Then head to San Salvador in March, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 64.4 °F, with an average temperature of 73.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 13″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in San Salvador, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to San Salvador
Plane
San Salvador is served by 2 airports: San Salvador Ilopango (ILS) and San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL). The closest to downtown San Salvador is San Salvador Ilopango, which is located 10 km from the city center. Further away is San Salvador El Salvador Intl, 33 km from the center of San Salvador. San Salvador Ilopango is the most popular, with regular flights from Avianca, United Airlines, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to San Salvador from the United States departs from Houston and takes around 2h 53m.
Car
Another option to get to San Salvador is to pick up a car rental from San Luis Talpa, which is about 28 km from San Salvador. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in San Luis Talpa.
Airlines serving San Salvador
Where to stay in San Salvador
From 5-star hotels such as the Villa Stahl to great affordable options like the Kaleo Hotel Boutique, San Salvador offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $73 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $124 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Villa Florencia Centro Histórico and Hotel Tazumal House.
Where to stay in popular areas of San Salvador
Most booked hotels in San Salvador
Renting a car in San Salvador
Renting a car in San Salvador costs $32 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at San Salvador El Salvador Intl.
Expect to pay $5.15 per gallon in San Salvador (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $61.78 and $82.37. The most frequently booked car type in San Salvador is Full-size (Mitsubishi Montero or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.