Rental cars in San Salvador from $39

If your trip to San Salvador is all sorted out but your itinerary is looking a bit empty, we can give you a helping hand.National Theater and Estadio Cuscatlan are fascinating attractions that everyone should make time to stop by. Plan out a route and spend a while exploring each one.Close to the center, Monumento al Salvador del Mundo is one spot to consider putting on your to-do list. If you still have some space on your travel schedule, Metrocentro and Plaza Libertad will keep you on the go as well.

If you want to soak up the rest of the region, stop by San Diego. Located 16 miles away, it has no shortage of hotels and attractions. Playa San Blas is one more popular option. You’ll locate it 18 miles away. Come and discover what makes this place tick.

Load the car with scrumptious treats and set off to one of the gorgeous beaches near San Salvador. Some of the most popular places to stop for a picnic are:

• Playa San Blas (18 miles away).
• El Majahual Beach (19 miles away).

Some people find driving in busy traffic in big cities challenging. But in a small car like a compact or economy, those bustling San Salvador streets will be a walk in the park. Prefer to spend your days discovering the surrounding sandy shores? Look up our selection of full-size and mid-size SUVs. With loads of space and power under the hood, these larger rides will make those long, scenic drives even more memorable. Crossing off all the activities and attractions that San Salvador is famous for has never been easier with your own wheels.

You’ll be happy to hear that there’s a great range of luxury rental vehicles in San Salvador. What you opt for is largely dependent on how much you want to spend and what you plan to do. Specialty vehicles are hard to beat if you’re all about mod cons and comfort. If you feel like splashing out, why not book a high-end SUV, or perhaps a flashy medium-sized vehicle? Alternatively, if you just need something to get you around town as cheaply as possible, maybe go for an economy vehicle (or something else that won’t burn a hole in your pocket).

It can be. Driving round the block searching for a parking spot is all part of the experience in San Salvador. Getting within walking distance of the popular sights is easier if you plan in advance.

As with most places, the roads are generally busy in the early and late rush hours. However, due to its smaller population of roughly 526,000, traffic jams aren’t a big concern in San Salvador.

Speed limits vary around San Salvador, but typically range from 50km/h to 50km/h. Most residential areas have a maximum speed of 50km/h unless indicated otherwise.

Generally, your car rental company will bill the amount detailed on the fine to your credit card, including local taxes. Otherwise, they may share your contact details with the relevant local authority, who’ll then send a fine to your postal address.

As in many places, standard cell phone usage is prohibited while cruising in your car around San Salvador. However, there is an exception for hands-free or Bluetooth functions. Just make sure you stay focused on the road.

In San Salvador, it’s a fineable offence to operate a vehicle with a BAC (blood alcohol content) greater than 0.05%. If you’re going to have a drink or two, it’s a good idea to leave the car at your hotel.

In short, yes. However, there are a few exceptions for vehicles run by public transportation networks.