Cheapflights insights for San Salvador car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in San Salvador, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in San Salvador?
To get the best deal on car hire in San Salvador, book about 1 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around Rp 388,853, which is about 1,278,177% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the best car rental company in San Salvador?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in San Salvador is National (rated 9.3/10). Alamo (rated 7.4/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in San Salvador?
The cheapest month to hire a car in San Salvador is May, when you can expect to pay Rp 356,448/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in San Salvador is December (Rp 615,684/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
Rp 486,066
February
Rp 421,257
March
Rp 388,853
April
Rp 469,864
May
Rp 356,448
June
Rp 518,471
July
Rp 550,875
August
Rp 550,875
September
Rp 453,662
October
Rp 518,471
November
Rp 583,279
December
Rp 615,684
What car do most people hire in San Salvador?
Full-size cars (Nissan Sentra, for example) are the most popular in San Salvador. Mini (Class Compact Car) and Economy (Class Economy Car) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting San Salvador.
Which car hire company has the most locations in San Salvador?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. National has the second-highest number of locations in San Salvador at 4.
Top rental agencies in San Salvador, El Salvador
Explore the leading car rental agencies in San Salvador, El Salvador known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in San Salvador, El Salvador. Reviews were last updated on 13 June 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in San Salvador, including National, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in San Salvador, including National, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in San Salvador, El Salvador, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 June 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in San Salvador?
Yes, you can rent a car for a month in San Salvador check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.