San Salvador travel guide
San Salvador Tourism | San Salvador Guide
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 13 days in order to fully appreciate everything San Salvador has to offer.
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 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 18 °C, with an average temperature of 23 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 330 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in San Salvador, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
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 the city centre of San Salvador is San Salvador Ilopango, which is located 10 km from the city centre. Further away is San Salvador El Salvador Intl, 33 km from the centre of San Salvador. The shortest flight to San Salvador from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 25h 40m.
Airports near San Salvador
Airlines serving San Salvador
Where to stay in San Salvador
From 5-star hotels such as the Real InterContinental San Salvador at Metrocentro Mall to great affordable options like the Best Western Plus Hotel Terraza, San Salvador offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $148 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of San Salvador
Most booked hotels in San Salvador
Hiring a car in San Salvador
Hiring a car in San Salvador costs $32 per day, on average, or $411 if you want to hire it for 13 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in San Salvador.
Expect to pay $1.81 per litre in San Salvador (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.71 and $28.95. 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 Mini car hire (Hyundai Atos or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.