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 7 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, Monarca (Boulevard el Hipodromo #729) and Brutto - El Salvador (Av La Capilla, Plaza Bambu) are great picks.

When to visit San Salvador

San Salvador in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 11311
1 night at 3-star hotel
San Salvador in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 11311
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 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 India departs from Bengaluru and takes around 63h 20m.

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 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 India departs from Bengaluru and takes around 63h 20m.

Airports near San Salvador

Airlines serving San Salvador

KLM
Good (847 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,443 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,927 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,722 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,530 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,345 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,326 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (769 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (835 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,777 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (274 reviews)
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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 ₹ 6,698 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 8,966 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of San Salvador

Most booked hotels in San Salvador

Barceló San Salvador
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,359+
Hilton San Salvador
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,074+
Holiday Inn San Salvador
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,198+
Real InterContinental San Salvador at Metrocentro Mall
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 14,846+
Ximenas Guest House
2 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
₹ 2,168+

Hiring a car in San Salvador

Expect to pay ₹ 103 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 ₹ 1,241 and ₹ 1,655. 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.

Expect to pay ₹ 103 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 ₹ 1,241 and ₹ 1,655. 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.