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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything San Salvador has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, La Gastroteca (Hotel Suites Las Palmas) and Azteca Mexican Cuisine & Bar (Pasaje 3, Lot #25) 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 downtown San Salvador is San Salvador Ilopango, which is located 6 miles from the city centre. Further away is San Salvador El Salvador Intl, 20 miles from the centre of San Salvador. The shortest flight to San Salvador from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 5h.
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 C$ 110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 135 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in San Salvador costs C$ 38 per day, on average, or C$ 188 if you want to rent it for 5 days.
Expect to pay C$ 1.69 per litre 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 C$ 20.28 and C$ 27.04. The most frequently booked car type in San Salvador is Mini (Suzuki Celerio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Economy
2 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 20/day
Compact
4 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 25/day