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El Salvador car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in El Salvador. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 4 February 2026.

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

$87

Cheapest price per day

$41
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Cheapflights insights for El Salvador car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in El Salvador, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in El Salvador?

Book your car hire in El Salvador 58 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $29/day on average when booked 58 days ahead, which saves you 11% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in El Salvador?

Budget is currently the cheapest car hire company in El Salvador with deals as low as $20.23/day found in the past two weeks. Europcar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $37.52/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in El Salvador?

At El Salvador, the best time to hire a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just $27. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $49 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In El Salvador, the best time to hire a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just $27. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $49 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$31

February

$33

March

$33

April

$39

May

$30

June

$36

July

$43

August

$39

September

$27

October

$33

November

$40

December

$49

Which car hire company has the most locations in El Salvador?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 8 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. National has the second-highest number of locations in El Salvador at 7.

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Top hire agencies in El Salvador

Explore the leading car hire agencies in El Salvador known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in El Salvador. Reviews were last updated on 4 February 2026.

Budget

4.1
Mediocre
35 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.0

Overall

4.1

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

3.9

Avis

3.1
Poor
47 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

3.6

Comfort

3.3

Overall

3.1

Pick-up/drop-off

3.2

Value

3.2

National

9.3
Wonderful
1 review•7 locations
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

7.3

Alamo

6.8
Okay
9 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.4
Fair
6 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

4.8

Hertz

2.8
Poor
5 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

2.8

Comfort

2.8

Overall

2.8

Pick-up/drop-off

2.8

Value

2.8

Europcar

2.8
Poor
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.2

Overall

2.8

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

4.0

America Car Rental

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in El Salvador, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 February 2026.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in El Salvador?

    With an average price of $33/day, Budget is the most popular car hire provider in El Salvador, booking 88% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in El Salvador?

    At $41/day, the cheapest car hire price in El Salvador was found in San Salvador. On average, San Salvador has the cheapest daily rental car price ($87/day), which is 0% below average price for cities in El Salvador.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in El Salvador?

    Cars travel on the right side of the road in El Salvador.

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