San Salvador travel guide
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You're Going to Love San Salvador
With 525,990 inhabitants, San Salvador is the most populous city in El Salvador. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything San Salvador has to offer.
Activities & attractions in San Salvador
Where to Eat in San Salvador
If you’re looking for affordable options, Brutto - El Salvador (Av La Capilla, Plaza Bambu) and Monarca (Boulevard el Hipodromo #729) are great picks.
When to visit San Salvador
Looking for warm weather? Then head to San Salvador in March, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 64.4 °F, with an average temperature of 73.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 13″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in San Salvador, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to San Salvador
Plane
San Salvador is served by 2 airports: San Salvador Ilopango (ILS) and San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL). The closest to downtown San Salvador is San Salvador Ilopango, which is located 6 miles from the city center. Further away is San Salvador El Salvador Intl, 20 miles from the center of San Salvador. San Salvador Ilopango is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air France, Avianca and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to San Salvador from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 4h 50m.
Car
Another option to get to San Salvador is to pick up a car rental from San Luis Talpa, which is about 18 miles from San Salvador. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in San Luis Talpa.
Airports near San Salvador
Airlines serving San Salvador
Where to stay in San Salvador
Average rates range from around $81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $99 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of San Salvador
Most booked hotels in San Salvador
Renting a car in San Salvador
Renting a car in San Salvador costs $39 per day, on average, or $158 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in San Salvador.
Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in San Salvador (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10. The most frequently booked car type in San Salvador is Full-size (Mitsubishi L200/Triton or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.