El Salvador

Cheap Car Rentals in El Salvador from $7

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in El Salvador with a pick-up date of 5/26 and drop-off date of 5/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental.
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El Salvador car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in El Salvador. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on April 11, 2025.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

$31

Cheapest price per day

$7

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in El Salvador?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in El Salvador and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on April 11, 2025.

January

$29

February

$26

March

$25

April

$33

May

$33

June

$34

July

$35

August

$35

September

$28

October

$32

November

$36

December

$38

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in El Salvador is March. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in El Salvador

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in El Salvador to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on April 11, 2025.

Small cars

$21 - $35

All Car Types

$43 - $58

To rent a small car in El Salvador, you would pay an average price of $27/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a small car in El Salvador (~$21/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~$35/day). In fact, March is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for El Salvador. When comparing with other car types available for rental in El Salvador, renting a small car saves you 44% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best El Salvador small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in El Salvador, you would pay an average price of $47/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in El Salvador (~$43/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~$58/day). In fact, September is about 11% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for El Salvador. When comparing with other car types available for rental in El Salvador, renting a medium car saves you 4% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best El Salvador medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in El Salvador, you would pay an average price of $65/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a large car in El Salvador (~$59/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$74/day). In fact, September is about 11% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for El Salvador. When comparing with other car types available for rental in El Salvador, renting a large car is 25% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best El Salvador large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in El Salvador, you would pay an average price of $61/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in El Salvador (~$55/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~$70/day). In fact, May is about 10% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for El Salvador. When comparing with other car types available for rental in El Salvador, renting a SUV is 19% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best El Salvador SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in El Salvador, you would pay an average price of $98/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a van in El Salvador (~$87/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$126/day). In fact, June is about 13% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for El Salvador. When comparing with other car types available for rental in El Salvador, renting a van is 50% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best El Salvador van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a pickup truck in El Salvador, you would pay an average price of $45/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a pickup truck in El Salvador (~$40/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$57/day). In fact, January is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck rental for El Salvador. When comparing with other car types available for rental in El Salvador, renting a pickup truck saves you 10% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best El Salvador pickup truck rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in El Salvador, you would pay an average price of $83/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in El Salvador (~$65/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$109/day). In fact, January is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for El Salvador. When comparing with other car types available for rental in El Salvador, renting a luxury car is 40% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Hyundai i10$10/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Toyota Yaris$12/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Nissan Versa$12/day
2
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A/C
Nissan Versa

Top rental agencies in El Salvador

Explore the leading car rental agencies in El Salvador known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in El Salvador. Reviews were last updated on April 11, 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving El Salvador, including those serving the San Salvador, San Luis Talpa and San Miguel area. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

Budget

3.8
Poor
31 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.9

Comfort

4.7

Overall

3.8

Pick-up/drop-off

4.3

Value

3.6

Avis

3.2
Poor
47 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

3.6

Comfort

3.3

Overall

3.2

Pick-up/drop-off

3.2

Value

3.2

National

10.0
Wonderful
1 review7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

7.8
Good
10 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.0
Okay
7 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.6

Hertz

3.4
Poor
5 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

3.4

Comfort

3.4

Overall

3.4

Pick-up/drop-off

3.4

Value

3.4

Europcar

2.0
Poor
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

4.6

Comfort

4.6

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

3.3

Sunnycars

6 locations

Best El Salvador car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in El Salvador. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in El Salvador with an average daily rate of $40. Data was last updated on April 11, 2025.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on rental cars in El Salvador including options serving San Salvador, San Luis Talpa and San Miguel. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car rental options.
Hyundai i10$10/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Toyota Yaris$12/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Nissan Versa$12/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Versa

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in El Salvador, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on April 11, 2025.
  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in El Salvador?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (10.0 rating), Alamo (7.8 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (6.0 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in El Salvador.

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

    With an average price of $11/day, Budget is the most popular car rental provider in El Salvador, booking 243% more rental cars than any other provider.

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

    At $16/day, the cheapest car rental price in El Salvador was found in San Salvador. On average, San Luis Talpa has the cheapest daily rental car price ($29/day), which is 24% 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.

Small car rentals in El Salvador

Find small car rental deals in El Salvador from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in El Salvador cost an average of $10 per day. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.
Hyundai i10$7/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$7/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$7/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10

Car rentals by fuel type in El Salvador

Browse car rentals by fuel type in El Salvador. Currently, Gas/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in El Salvador. Deals were last updated on April 11, 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in El Salvador. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest ($7+).

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

Hybrid

Hybrid

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