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What car hire company in El Salvador has the most locations?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car is the car hire company in El Salvador that currently has the most locations. With 8 car hire centres across the country, you should have no issue finding one of their locations at your destination. Enterprise Rent-A-Car tends to have locations in the top must-see cities across El Salvador. San Salvador, for example, has 5 Enterprise Rent-A-Car locations.
What is the most popular type of car to hire in El Salvador?
When it comes to hiring a car in El Salvador, travellers prefer to rent a SUV. In fact, 73% of our momondo users rented this type of car in the past 30 days and paid an average of $73 per day.
El Salvador car hire deals found on momondo
Find the car hire in El Salvador that's right for you
Small cars
$27 - $81
All Car Types
$36 - $101
The average price of a small car hire in El Salvador is $45. The cheapest time to hire a small car in El Salvador is in June. The price is 40% lower than the rest of the year at just $27 per day. A small car rental is typically 33% less expensive than the average rental car in El Salvador. The average price of a vehicle hire in El Salvador can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for El Salvador small car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a medium car hire in El Salvador is $69. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in El Salvador is in March. The price is 27% lower than the rest of the year at just $51 per day. A medium car rental is typically 3% more expensive than the average rental car in El Salvador. The average price of a vehicle hire in El Salvador can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for El Salvador medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a large car hire in El Salvador is $72. The cheapest time to hire a large car in El Salvador is in January. The price is 10% lower than the rest of the year at just $81 per day. A large car rental is typically 9% more expensive than the average rental car in El Salvador. The average price of a vehicle hire in El Salvador can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for El Salvador large car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a SUV hire in El Salvador is $75. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in El Salvador is in May. The price is 22% lower than the rest of the year at just $59 per day. A SUV rental is typically 11% more expensive than the average rental car in El Salvador. The average price of a vehicle hire in El Salvador can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for El Salvador SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.
The car was very good. However the price was a trap because of the insurance scam. The rental company does not recognise prepaid insurance or credit card insurance. They only recognise their own compulsory insurance which effectively doubled the price of the car rental.. To be fair, their compulsory double pay insurance scam should be notified up front, not hidden.
2.0
Poor|Mar 2022
Very bad experience.
2.0
Poor|Mar 2022
I was suppose to pay $65 at counter at pickup. They had no record of the 77 dollars I already paid with you! And told me that KAYAK was a scam and I shouldn’t have bought insurance at time of booking with kayak. I ended up paying 295 dollars for rental w their insurance when initial agreement was 165 for rental an insurance when I booked with You Kayak. Also they held 450 of my money. The car they brought me was beat up and not even road worthy. Had to wait for another car. Then spent the majority of my vacation trying to get a hold of KSYAK CUDTOMER SERVICE TO FINF OUT DHI TOOK MY 77 dollars. Still do not no where this money went. Fast forward when time to drop off no one was there to receive car at 530am as agreed and had to leave key under the mat . Very very very bad experience with budget and KAYAK
5.9
Fair|Oct 2021
This office was good, but the website gave an incorrect price, which was not super cool. Nothing wrong with the particular office, just the whole website.
1.9
Poor|Aug 2021
Budget local cancelled in the last minute and ruined our vacation. Never again.
1.9
Poor|July 2021
They didn’t have the vehicle I requested available. So I was given a microbus. However that required a special insurance, I was charged $90 extra. This is on top of an insurance we had already purchased, but no problem extra insurance wouldn’t hurt. They also put a $900 hold on the account, that they would return 7-10 days after drop off. That was all the money we had for this trip. I was never told about this $900 hold or we would have gone a different route as far as renting a car.
They force you to buy insurances you dont really need,they double their profits by doing this,it should be outlawed
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
Avis en El Salvador cobran una aseguranza más cara de lo que acá te dicen. No renten atraves de esta plataforma o simplemente no renten con Avis en El Salvador. Ya que cuando llegas con ellos te dicen que tienen la reservación pero que hay un problema que no agregaste aseguranza, cuando esta plataforma te dice que no necesitas. Y si agregan aseguranza atraves de esta plataforma allá allá no te aceptan, entonces estás obligado a tomar una seguranza que doblega el precio de lo que te dicen aquí. Me aumentaron 200 dólares más de lo acordado. Y te obligan y viéndote en la situación que estás y no a viendo de otra te toca pagarlo. Pero son unos sin vergüenzas que juegan con los precios y te tratan mal y te humillan con su actitud prepotente. Dicen que son confiables cuando te estafan con aseguranza mas innecesarias. No renten con ninguna compañía la del aeropuerto. Son unos sin vergüenzas. No renten con ninguna agencia de El Salvador atravesar de ata plataforma. Da vergüenza que aquí te digan una cosa y allá te salgan con otra.
2.0
Poor|July 2023
When I picked up the vehicle, the car was very unsafe. I was charged an extra $271 when arrived in order to be able to have a rental. She stated it was mandatory to pay this amount for an insurance. She did not explain why when asked. She was very rude. I explained to her that I had already purchased an insurance online through Kayak when booking my reservation. She did not care and demanded I pay the amount or else I would not be able to get a rental. The doors where all broken with the seal to the doors loose not being able to close. We had hold the doors with our hands otherwise they would flip open. The handles where broken as well. The door handles where wrapped with tape broken. The car was very old and broken down. Very dirty and the windows would not roll all the way up. I experienced myself along with my family and items getting wet from broken windows. The agent at the registration told me to take the vehicle downtown to where they repair vehicles if i was unsatisfied with the vehicle. That is very unprofessional of Avis. I am not familiar with El salvador which is an international country for this agency to be sending me to go repair a car that should already be inspected and safe to rent. I am very disappointed and would like to dispute my reservation amount and speak to a supeerviso. When i tried to return the vehicle early, they denied me. They stated i MUST complete the full reservation. I will never book with Avis again. They need to be investigated for being fraudulent.
2.0
Poor|June 2023
It was terrible, at the time to pick the car, the lady wnet up wit the price. The insurance She was giving me, was the same as the rent of the car. I understand that we are going from USA and they think we have a lot of money, that why they try to rise the prices at the momento to pick the car. I rejected theirs price and rented better and cheaper car with CAR EXPPRESS. So AVIS, DON’T treat the customer with that kind the price. You are renting the cars more expensive that here in California.
2.0
Poor|June 2023
Made reservations online for a sedan and pick up at a certain time. When I got there (paid Uber), the man at the counter (Supervisor) said he did not have a vehicle for me. He may get one in the next 45 minutes. But, after that, he needed to perform maintenance on the vehicle and would take an extra 2 hours. I asked the guy if he was going to pay for Uber rides to and fro, he said he was not allowed to do that. I had to change all my reservations (hotel), cancel another hotel reservation because I didn't have a car to get there. Awful experience from Avis in San Salvador.
2.0
Poor|May 2023
It was a night mare; They didn’t care about the reservation and they don’t have any car available. After two hours they gave us a car, the car was extremely low. The worst part was; they told us the issurance we got with you doesn’t count with them and we had to get another their insurance. We have to pay more money than what we supposed to pay. The front desk lady was nice; but I got screwed with the money
Ended up being a lot more money than what we booked for online. I was told I could use another form of payment at check out but that was not the case.
10.0
Wonderful|Jan 2023
Customer service
2.0
Poor|July 2022
If they would have honor the reservation as made.
10.0
Wonderful|Feb 2022
All the staff at Alamo International Airport in El Salvador was amazing. From Maria at the airport's counter to the drivers that shuttled us to and from the car pick up spot. Car was available, on time, clean. They were all very helpful and went the extra mile to answer all our questions. I will definitely use their service again whenever I need them there. Good job!!
1.9
Poor|Aug 2021
We couldn't get our rental at all...the person/s that were supposed to be minding this business at the hotel where the pick-up was supposed to take place (hotel Tropico Inn in San Miguel) wasn't even present, not even after setting up a second appointment. a total disgrace for the Alamo company...
The Salvadoran mandatory private liability insurance of 14.99$/day needs to be shown in the booking price, our rental price more than doubled because of it!
2.0
Poor|Feb 2022
They did no have the SUV as I indicated. I made the reservation months ago. When I went to the pick up center I had to wait ½ an hour. The car itself was ok. There were a lot of dents and scratches and the underside had something that was hanging off. It was being held by a piece of rope.
10.0
Wonderful|Dec 2021
The staff was incredibly friendly and answered all our questions. They helped us with our luggage and the transaction couldn't have gone more smoothly. They accommodated our early flight schedule and had staff waiting for us to drop off the vehicle.
2.0
Poor|Nov 2021
Enterprise didn’t rent a car. They want to gave me a small car. I want to money back
2.0
Poor|Nov 2021
They charged me $1,000 over the price I agreed to. They did not send me a receipt or explanation for this extra charge.
Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in El Salvador so you can be properly prepared for your next trip
What side of the road do people in El Salvador drive on?
In El Salvador, drivers are required to drive on the right at all times. Not doing so can result in traffic violation tickets.
How good are the roads in El Salvador?
As of 2019, El Salvador ranked 57 out of 137 countries for road quality. El Salvador received a road quality score of 4.2, which is based on a scale of 1 to 7, with 7 being the best possible score.
What is the drink driving limit in El Salvador?
The BAC limit is 0.05% in El Salvador - this applies to both visitors and residents. Your BAC level is a measurement of the percentage of alcohol in your bloodstream. This information is used to determine how inebriated an individual is. Driving a vehicle with a BAC higher than 0.05% is against the law in El Salvador and you will be deemed as ‘driving under the influence’. Note that the legal drinking age in El Salvador is 18. Steeper penalties will be given to those driving a vehicle who are under the legal drinking age.
How much does petrol cost in El Salvador?
Last week, the price of petrol in El Salvador was $1.52 per litre on average. This is subject to change based the city you visit, time of year, and the country’s current economy. If you aren’t set on hiring a car in El Salvador, then consider Kuwait. Petrol prices there are some of the cheapest in the world at $0.51 per litre as of last week. Hong Kong is another great place to visit and rent a car, but keep in mind that petrol prices can be expensive at around $5.47 per litre.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in El Salvador?
Prices for cars in El Salvador are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in El Salvador?
There are 51 operators available for cars in El Salvador as of September 2025.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in El Salvador?
The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including El Salvador. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen hire company before making a reservation.
What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in El Salvador?
To hire a car in El Salvador, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.
Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in El Salvador?
Booking a car hire in El Salvador via momondo could save you time and money. momondo provides you with a wide selection of options and cars as we search thousands of car hire websites and locations to enable you to make the best choice for your trip.
How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in El Salvador?
Once you have performed a search for a car hire in El Salvador, momondo will show the results and enable you to find the best deal by using our filters; here you can narrow your search down by vehicle type, price, agencies and a multitude of policies that can apply.
Does momondo show car hire deals in El Salvador with free cancellation?
Yes you can filter specifically for car hire companies in El Salvador offering free cancellation on momondo.
Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in El Salvador on momondo?
Yes, momondo has a filter for fair fuel policies on car hire in El Salvador.
Can I find a car hire in El Salvador which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
You can specifically filter for enhanced cleaning on car hire in El Salvador on momondo.
Can I search for car hire in El Salvador with unlimited mileage on momondo?
Yes, momondo is capable of showing unlimited mileage car hire options in El Salvador.
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