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

Book your car hire in El Salvador 43 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around RM 71/day on average when booked 43 days ahead, which saves you 161% off the average price.

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

Planning to hire a car in El Salvador? July is the cheapest month, costing about RM 87 per day. In contrast, April is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 159. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

RM 92

February

RM 95

March

RM 113

April

RM 159

May

RM 128

June

RM 87

July

RM 87

August

RM 101

September

RM 128

October

RM 90

November

RM 112

December

RM 109

What car do most people hire in El Salvador?

Full-size cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting El Salvador. Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Class Special Van 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 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 22 January 2026.

Budget

4.0
Mediocre
34 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

5.1

Comfort

4.9

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.4

Value

3.8

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 rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in El Salvador, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 January 2026.

  • 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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