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 74 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 84, which is about 186% 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?
Planning to hire a car in San Salvador? May is the cheapest month, costing about AED 81 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 140. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
AED 110
February
AED 95
March
AED 88
April
AED 107
May
AED 81
June
AED 92
July
AED 114
August
AED 121
September
AED 103
October
AED 114
November
AED 129
December
AED 140
What car do most people hire in San Salvador?
The most popular types of cars to hire in San Salvador are the following: Full-size cars (Toyota Corolla or similar), SUV cars (Mitsubishi Challenger/Nativa or similar), and Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar).
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 16 July 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in San Salvador, including National, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car in San Salvador. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.
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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 16 July 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in San Salvador?
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For San Salvador however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.