San Salvador

Cheap Car Hire in San Salvador, El Salvador

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San Salvador, El Salvador car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in San Salvador, El Salvador. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 5 February 2026.

Most popular company

SIXT

Price of petrol per litre

$1.46

Average price per day

$86

Cheapest price per day

$41

Cheapflights insights for San Salvador car hires

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 58 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $29, which is about 11% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in San Salvador?

Looking to hire a car in San Salvador? Budget had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $20.21/day. Europcar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $37.49/day.

What is the best car rental company in San Salvador?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in San Salvador is National (rated 9.3/10). Alamo (rated 7.6/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in San Salvador is September, when you can expect to pay $27/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in San Salvador is December ($48/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

$31

February

$33

March

$33

April

$39

May

$30

June

$36

July

$43

August

$39

September

$27

October

$33

November

$40

December

$48

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 hire agencies in San Salvador, El Salvador

Explore the leading car hire agencies in San Salvador, El Salvador known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in San Salvador, El Salvador. Reviews were last updated on 5 February 2026.

National

4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

7.3

Alamo

7.6
Good
3 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.3

Budget

5.7
Fair
6 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

5.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.4
Fair
4 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

4.8

Avis

4.2
Mediocre
5 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

4.4

Comfort

3.7

Overall

4.2

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

3.9

Europcar

3.5
Poor
5 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

3.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

4.5

Hertz

2.8
Poor
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

2.8

Comfort

2.8

Overall

2.8

Pick-up/drop-off

2.8

Value

2.8

Deal Mobility Rent a Car

1 location

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in San Salvador, El Salvador, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 5 February 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in San Salvador?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $86/day when booking a car hire in San Salvador. The absolute best deal a user found was for $41/day from Sixt, booked on Feb. 3.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in San Salvador for a week from Sixt?

    Sixt is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in San Salvador. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $605 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in San Salvador?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in San Salvador check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in San Salvador for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in San Salvador can be found for about $2,593, with the average price for a rental being around $86 a day. Book with Sixt, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 53% less compared to the average price of car rentals in San Salvador.

Car hires by fuel type in San Salvador, El Salvador

Browse car hires by fuel type in San Salvador, El Salvador. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in San Salvador, El Salvador. Deals were last updated on 5 February 2026.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in San Salvador, El Salvador. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($19+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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