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Cheapflights insights for El Salvador car rentals

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

Book your rental car in El Salvador 11 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $36/day on average when booked 11 days ahead, which saves you 16% off the average price.

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

At El Salvador, the best time to rent a car is at June, with an average daily rate of just $38. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $102 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In El Salvador, the best time to rent a car is in June, with an average daily rate of just $38. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $102 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$39

February

$48

March

$51

April

$66

May

$52

June

$38

July

$39

August

$46

September

$46

October

$51

November

$46

December

$102

What car do most people hire in El Salvador?

The most popular types of cars to hire in El Salvador are the following: SUV cars (Class Full-size SUV or similar), Full-size cars (Class Full-size Truck or similar), and Intermediate cars (Nissan Versa or similar).

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 rental 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 September 2025.

Budget

3.7
Poor
33 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

4.8

Comfort

4.6

Overall

3.7

Pick-up/drop-off

4.2

Value

3.5

Avis

3.2
Poor
47 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

3.6

Comfort

3.3

Overall

3.2

Pick-up/drop-off

3.2

Value

3.2

National

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•7 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

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10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

7.8
Good
10 reviews•6 locations
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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 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.6

Hertz

3.4
Poor
5 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

3.4

Comfort

3.4

Overall

3.4

Pick-up/drop-off

3.4

Value

3.4

Europcar

2.0
Poor
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

5.6

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

3.6

Sunnycars

6 locations
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in El Salvador, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 September 2025.

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

    In El Salvador, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.

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