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 10 days in order to fully appreciate everything San Salvador has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Monarca (Boulevard el Hipodromo #729) and Brutto - El Salvador (Av La Capilla, Plaza Bambu) are great picks.
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.
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 37h.
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 $123 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $165 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in San Salvador costs $37 per day, on average, or $366 if you want to hire it for 10 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at San Salvador El Salvador Intl.
Expect to pay $1.90 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 $22.78 and $30.37. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in San Salvador, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.