With 525,990 inhabitants, San Salvador is the most populous city in El Salvador. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country.
If you’re looking for affordable options, La Gastroteca (Hotel Suites Las Palmas) 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.
From 5-star hotels such as the Crowne Plaza San Salvador-Conference Center 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 $116 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $245 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $1.93 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 $23.16 and $30.88. Mini (Hyundai Eon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in San Salvador, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.