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Comparison of prices on car rental in the whole of El Salvador with autoprio.com. With us, no unpleasant surprise awaits when you pick up your rental car when you arrive at your destination. All prices include free mileage, fees at the airport and necessary insurances, local taxes and fees. We can help you look for affordable rental cars in El Salvador online. If you only want to rent from a specific company, you can choose that when you do your search. Best prices on renting economy, luxury and family vehicles.

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Advice and tips when looking for a rental car in El Salvador

Here we have put together some tips on what to consider when looking for a rental car in El Salvador and regions/states such as .

Book as early as possible

Book as early as possible, it will usually be more expensive if you wait. In large cities such as San Salvador, Soyapango, Santa Ana, San Miguel, Mejicanos, Santa Tecla, Apopa, Delgado, Sonsonate and San Marcos, prices often rise the later you book. It can also be difficult to find cars at major airports such as El Salvador Airport, , if you wait too long.

Do a quick inspection upon pickup

Inspect and examine the rental car when you pick it up. Check that all damages, scratches and dents are included in the condition report. Check how big the deductible is! What often differentiates between smaller, cheaper companies in El Salvador and larger global companies is the amount of the deductible. Also read the conditions carefully when it comes to how the car is to be returned. Smaller local companies may have an administrative fee if the car is to be returned with an empty tank. Any fee is stated in our terms and conditions when you apply.

Review the contract & terms carefully

Review and read the rental conditions before booking the rental car. Autoprio.com offers rental cars from several different rental car companies and the conditions differ between the different companies. Smaller companies may have administrative fees to be paid on site that relate to refueling after return. Any fees are stated during the booking. Review and read the contract when you pick up your rental car. Autoprio.com offers cheap rental cars from several different rental car companies in El Salvador and the contract differs between the different companies. If there is something you do not understand in the contract, ask someone from the company on site or contact us directly.

Refuel the car before returning it

Different companies have different fuel conditions. If the car is to be refueled before return, do so to avoid extra fees from the rental car company. Some smaller companies have an administrative fee for refueling the car if it is to be left empty, which is stated in the conditions but not always in the total price. Look extra carefully at the refueling regulations! If the company has 'Pick up full, drop off empty' then there may be an administrative fee for refueling. Any fee is stated during the booking. It is often the cheaper companies that have 'Pick up full, drop off empty'.

Compare prices from several companies and book the rental car on the Internet

Rent a car cheap in El SalvadorSearching and booking car rental on the Internet becomes cheaper and it is easier and takes less time. Compare many companies and sites to find the best price. Autoprio.com compares several companies at the same time in a single search via Cartrawler. We do not own any cars but only compare prices from different companies such as e.g. Avis, Hertz, Budget, Thrifty, National, Enterprise, Alamo and Dollar, etc.

Is free mileage / free miles included?

Check that free mileage is included in the rent. If free mileage is not included, check that the number of kilometers in the contract is sufficient. All major companies have unlimited mileage, but less expensive companies may have a maximum mileage per day.

Are there several of you who will drive the car? Where are you going?

Extra driver? If more than one person is driving the car, this must be stated at the time of booking or at the company upon arrival. Remember that there may be restrictions on driving the car to other countries and taking the car from or to islands such as .

Frequently asked questions about car rental & renting a car in El Salvador

Are there extra charges for drop-off at a different location in El Salvador?

Yes, in most cases the car rental agents like National, Thrifty, Avis, Hertz and Budget will charge an extra fee if you wish to return the vehicle at a different location in El Salvador. We will clearly state whether the one-way fee is included in the rental price or what additional cost may arise at the time of booking at Autoprio.com.

Do I need an international driver’s licence in El Salvador?

If your licence is not printed in the Roman alphabet (i.e. Arabic, Greek, Russian or Chinese) you will need to bring an international driving licence and your domestic licence in El Salvador. If you are renting abroad (outside your country of residence, or outside where your license was issued), an international drivers licence is usually required regardless of the alphabet. International driver’s licences must be accompanied by the original domestic licence of the driver.

What is the best rental car company in El Salvador?

Based on ratings and reviews on autoprio.com, the best car rental companies in El Salvador are Hertz, Alamo, Budget, Enterprise, Avis, Thrifty and National. You can find these car hire companies in cities like San Marcos, San Miguel, Apopa, Sonsonate, Soyapango, Santa Ana, Mejicanos, Santa Tecla, San Salvador and Delgado.

Are there any cross-border charges if you want to leave El Salvador?

The car rental agents like Hertz, Alamo, Budget, Enterprise, Avis, Thrifty and National may choose to charge you for cross-border travel. Any fees will need to be paid at the rental desk in El Salvador in local currency. We will state whether cross-border travel is allowed and in which countries at the time of booking under rental conditions at Autoprio.com.

How much do you charge for excess in El Salvador?

The excess amount depends on the car hire company and the rented vehicle and it will be refunded within 10-28 days after the rental if there has been no damage. Cartrawler offer damage refund insurance in association with Autoprio.com insurance partners, which will allow you to claim for reimbursement in the event that you have been charged for collision damage or theft. This damage refund insurance can be purchased at the time of booking.

Can I book without a credit card in El Salvador?

Yes. You can make a booking without a credit card with Autoprio.com in El Salvador. Note that, even if you choose to pay by debit card, you will have to provide a valid credit card in the driver’s name at the time of pick-up since the rental agent requires a credit card from which to take the rental deposit. Credit cards accepted for pick-up are MasterCard, Visa, and in some cases American Express.

How can I find car rentals near me in El Salvador?

Do a search for the city, island or airport closest to you in El Salvador. A search for country or e.g. island in El Salvador lists the largest airports like El Salvador Airport, . Then take a look at our map of cheap car hire companies to find the best rental cars near you.

What are the most popular car rental locations in El Salvador?

Based on searches on autoprio.com, the most popular cities to rent a car in El Salvador are Mejicanos, Delgado, San Marcos, Santa Tecla, Sonsonate, Soyapango, Santa Ana, Cojutepeque, San Salvador, Usulután, Apopa, San Miguel, Zacatecoluca, San Vicente and Cuscatancingo. The most popular airports are El Salvador Airport, .

Which costs are included in the rental price in El Salvador?

In the majority of cases the rental price includes breakdown assistance, collision damage waiver, third party liability protection, airport fee, tax and unlimited mileage. Please note that the costs included may vary depending on the car rental company and destination. The car hire company may also choose to ask you for a deposit or excess at the rental desk in El Salvador. Make sure to check the rental conditions at the time of booking at Autoprio.com.

How old do you have to be to rent a car in El Salvador?

Most car hire companies have a minimum age limit of 21 years for rentals. However, requirements may vary depending on the car rental company and destination country. Please note that there may be additional charges if the main driver is under 25 or over 75 years old to cover the extra insurance cost. Any additional fee will be mentioned at the time of booking under summary of charges before you confirm the reservation at Autoprio.com.

What is the cheapest car rental company in El Salvador?

In the past 14 days, the cheapest rental cars were found on Autoprio.com at Alamo, Enterprise, Budget, Dollar, Thrifty, National, Hertz and Avis in cities like San Marcos, San Miguel, Apopa, Sonsonate, Soyapango, Santa Ana, Mejicanos, Santa Tecla, San Salvador and Delgado, etc and at airports like El Salvador Airport, , etc.

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We can offer car rental where every cost is included, no hidden fees and free cancellations or amendments up to 24-48 hours before you are supposed to pick up the car. An easy and safe booking of rental cars online. Autoprio.com can offer rental cars in the most cities, train stations and communities as well as airports in El Salvador.

At our website, you can compare prices on rental cars and car rental from several companies in all cities in El Salvador. Find the best prices for rental cars online. Search for and book a cheap car in cities such as, San Salvador, Soyapango, Santa Ana, San Miguel, Mejicanos, Santa Tecla, Apopa, Delgado, Sonsonate, San Marcos, Usulután, Cojutepeque. We only list prices of rental cars from companies that are safe and quality assured so that there will not be any problems when you arrive.

Info about El Salvador

El Salvador (Republic of El Salvador) is located in North America and is a country that has about 6,052,000 inhabitants. The capital is San Salvador which has 526,000 inhabitants. Total surface/area 21,040 km² / 8,124 mi². North America’s 14th largest when it comes to the surface area and the 9th regarding its inhabitants. Other names are Republic of El Salvador, República de El Salvador, Salvador. El Salvador is the 155th largest country in the world when it comes to the surface and the 108th regarding its inhabitants. The country is divided into fourteen regions/counties/states where the largest are Departamento de San Salvador, Departamento de La Libertad, Departamento de Santa Ana, Departamento de San Miguel, Departamento de Sonsonate, Departamento de Usulután, Departamento de Ahuachapán, Departamento de La Paz, Departamento de La Unión, Departamento de Cuscatlán, Departamento de Chalatenango, Departamento de Morazán, Departamento de San Vicente and Departamento de Cabañas. To buy and make purchases, the currency Dollar (USD) is used. Countries with close borders are Guatemala, Honduras. Is it included in the price to cross national borders? Usually not, the car rental company may charge a fee to cross national borders to Guatemala, Honduras. All additional costs are paid directly at the rental desk in the local currency, Dollar (USD). It is stated in the rental terms and during the booking whether it is allowed to cross national borders and to which countries. Websites mostly have the top domain .sv. Common languages are e.g. Spanish. We give tips and recommendations on activities, experiences, attractions and destinations which you can visit during your stay in El Salvador. See the weather reports and find maps. Top five largest cities are San Salvador (c. 526000 pop), Soyapango (c. 329700 pop), Santa Ana (c. 176700 pop), San Miguel (c. 161900 pop), Mejicanos (c. 160300 pop). +503 is the country code when you want to make a phone call to the country. Volcán de Guazapa (1438 m / 4,718 ft), Volcán Conchagua (1225 m / 4,019 ft), Cerro Yayantique (0 m / 0 ft), Cerro Volcancillo (0 m / 0 ft) and Cerro Verde (0 m / 0 ft) are the five highest mountains of the country.

Tourist attractions & activities in El Salvador

Visiting a Zoo with the whole family? Macaw Mountain, Macaw mountain bird park, Auto Safari Chapín, Parque Zoológico Nacional, Interior Zoológico, Zoológico la Aurora, Joya Grande and Zoologico Zacapa are tropicarium, tropical house, animal parks, aquarium, zoos and terrarium. Experience an amusement park, water park or theme park, then there are these options, Water park Atlantis, Playground Diversiones, Water park los Chorros, Water park Apanteos, Balneario el Trapiche, Water park Ichanmichen, Parque Acuatico Agape, Balneario Publico de Apanteos, Apuzunga, Balneario Apanchacal, Ecoparque Acuatico Entre Rios, Parque Acuatico Manantiales de Jiboa, Turicentro Atecozol, Termos del Rio and Parque Acuatico Galacia. Do you travel with your children? Vineyards and wine producers are, for example Cafe, Bodega, Pepsi, Coca Cola, Supermercados la Colonia, Beneficio, Bodega de Cafe, Bodega de Alimentos and Oasis. Many vineyards also offer accommodation and other activities. Wine tour and tasting in El Salvador?

Cheap car rental with unlimited mileage in El Salvador

There are many different models and sizes of cars to choose from. Fleet list in El Salvador: Luxury cars (Luxury), Small SUV, Compact cars (Compact), SUV / Jeep (SUV), Electric cars, 9 seater minivan / Minibus (9 seat minivan), Mini cars (Mini), Minivan, Intermediate, Standard cars (Standard), Mini elite, Luxury elite, Exotic cars (Exotic), Hybrid cars, Large truck-lorry (Large truck), Convertible, Fullsize elite, Estate, Small-medium truck-lorry (Small-medium truck), 7 seater minivan (7 seat minivan), 5 seater minivan (5 seat minivan), Special cars (Special), Intermediate elite, Cargo van, Economy cars (Economy), Medium SUV, Economy elite, Fullsize cars (Fullsize), Premium cars (Premium), Compact elite, Moped. Big cities and popular destinations have more car types to choose from. If you want to rent a luxury car then search at the major airports and the most popular destinations in the major regions such as Departamento de San Salvador, Departamento de La Libertad, Departamento de Santa Ana, Departamento de San Miguel, Departamento de Sonsonate, Departamento de Usulután, Departamento de Ahuachapán, Departamento de La Paz, Departamento de La Unión, Departamento de Cuscatlán, Departamento de Chalatenango, Departamento de Morazán, Departamento de San Vicente and Departamento de Cabañas etc. It can also be harder to find and book special cars during peak season, if you do not search well in advance, before you need your rental car.

Cars you can rent in El Salvador are e.g. Cargo van: e.g. Mitsubishi Sportero, Nissan Pickup, 5 seater minivan, Small-medium truck-lorry, etc. Minivan: e.g. Toyota Minibus, Large truck-lorry, etc. Economy cars: e.g. Opel Corsa, Toyota Yaris, Kia Rio, Economy elite, Electric cars, Convertible, etc. Fullsize cars: e.g. Chevrolet Epica, Intermediate elite, Small SUV, etc. Standard cars: e.g. Hyundai Sonata, Compact elite, etc. 9 seater minivan / Minibus: e.g. Renault Trafic, Hybrid cars, etc. Intermediate: e.g. Toyota Avensis, Medium SUV, Premium cars, Mini elite, Moped, etc. SUV / Jeep: e.g. Toyota Rav4, Hyundai Tucson, Suzuki Jimny, Ford Expedition, Ford Escape, Luxury cars, Exotic cars, Special cars, Fullsize elite, Luxury elite, Estate, etc. Mini cars: e.g. Kia Picanto, etc. Compact cars: e.g. Kia Rio, Nissan Almera, Nissan Versa, Ford Focus, etc. 7 seater minivan: e.g. Dodge Caravan, Peugeot 807, Chrysler Voyager, etc. However, in smaller cities and on islands like Isla Zamorancito, Isla Zacatillo, Isla Tortuga, Isla Tipa, Isla Santa Catarina, Isla San Sebastián, Isla San Juan, Isla San Dionisio, Isla Samuria, Isla Portillón, Isla Periquito, Isla Perico, Isla Pajarito, Isla Olomeguita, Isla Olomega, Isla Mundo Nuevo, Isla Monte Redondo, Isla Montecristo, Isla Meanguerita, Isla Meanguera, Isla Martín Pérez and Isla Madre Sal etc, the range is smaller.

Tips on how to find a rental car in El Salvador

If you already have decided to rent a car in El Salvador before you leave and want to part as little as possible, you ought to book a car before you leave. First of all, you should try booking your car online. It is often the cheapest, easiest way to look for and compare, and it saves you time. If your car is supposed to be collected at an airport such as El Salvador Comalapa Saint Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez Airport and Ilopango International Airport, you should book before you leave. One search shows many options. We compare, for example, these companies in El Salvador: Enterprise, Alamo, Dollar, National, Avis, Thrifty, Hertz, Budget.

Traffic regulations and car driving

Renting and driving a car is usually easy and effortless, but as in all countries there are many traffic regulations in El Salvador you must follow. If you are going to visit and drive in large cities such as San Salvador, Soyapango, Santa Ana, San Miguel, Mejicanos, Santa Tecla, Apopa, Delgado, Sonsonate, San Marcos, Usulután, Cojutepeque, prepare yourself for a lot of traffic, especially in rush hour and that it is sometimes difficult to find parking. Try to memorize the most common parking and traffic regulations before you leave to ensure that your car trip is safe, and to avoid trouble with the police.

Destinations in El Salvador

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Car rental companies we compare in El Salvador

Enterprise, Budget, Avis, Hertz, Thrifty, National, Dollar and Alamo are the companies autoprio.com compares in El Salvador to find the best price.

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