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Cheap Car Rentals in El Salvador from C$ 12

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 26/7 and drop-off date of 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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 2 July 2025.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

C$ 29

Cheapest price per day

C$ 12

Popular car types in El Salvador

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in El Salvador and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 2 July 2025.

There are, in total, 50 car rental locations in El Salvador that are operated by 15 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can rent (cheapest price last found: C$ 12/day). Explore 6 car types currently offered from El Salvador rental providers:

Economy

Economy

C$ 12+

Compact

Compact

C$ 17+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 38+

Full-size

Full-size

C$ 33+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 90+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 75+

Mini

Mini

C$ 16+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

C$ 51+

Compare car rental deals in El Salvador by type

Here are the best El Salvador small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best El Salvador medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best El Salvador large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best El Salvador SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best El Salvador van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best El Salvador pick-up truck rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Mazda Mazda2C$ 12/day
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Best car rental deals found in El Salvador

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 C$ 46. Data was last updated on 2 July 2025.
Mazda Mazda2C$ 12/day
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Chevrolet SparkC$ 16/day
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Mazda Mazda3C$ 17/day
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Cheapflights insights for El Salvador car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in El Salvador, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

To get the best deal on a rental car in El Salvador, book about 74 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around C$ 23, which is about 17% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest rental car company in El Salvador?

Looking to rent a car in El Salvador? Budget had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only C$ 7.94/day. Europcar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at C$ 9.87/day.

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

At El Salvador, the best time to rent a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just C$ 27. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging C$ 47 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 February, with an average daily rate of just C$ 27. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging C$ 47 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

C$ 31

February

C$ 27

March

C$ 30

April

C$ 38

May

C$ 31

June

C$ 41

July

C$ 35

August

C$ 47

September

C$ 40

October

C$ 46

November

C$ 43

December

C$ 46

What car do most people rent in El Salvador?

Economy rentals (Hyundai Accent, for example) are the most popular in El Salvador. Mini (Hyundai i10) and SUV (Mitsubishi Outlander) rentals are also often chosen by our users when visiting El Salvador.

Which car rental 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.

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 2 July 2025.

Budget

3.7
Poor
33 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.8

Comfort

4.6

Overall

3.7

Pick-up/drop-off

4.2

Value

3.5

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
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

5.6

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

3.6

Value

3.2

Sunnycars

6 locations

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 2 July 2025.
  • What is the most popular car rental provider in El Salvador?

    When renting a car in El Salvador, the most popular provider of rental cars among Cheapflights users is Europcar, and with prices around C$ 13/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Europcar is ECONOMY, which starts as low as C$ 10/day.

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

    When visiting El Salvador, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in San Salvador where rental cars typically will cost around C$ 44/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in El Salvador was found in San Salvador for just C$ 21/day.

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

    Cars in El Salvador are to be driven on the right side of the road.

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 2 July 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 (C$ 10+).

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 10+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 48+

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