SiCarro/Car rental prices in El Salvador
Car rental prices in El Salvador
These prices are measured across the 117 vehicles listed on SiCarro today: from $16/day, with a median of $50/day. No brochure rates and no estimates, just what a customer can book this week.
Price table by category
By rental length: a 7-day week runs from $175 to $525, with a median of $380. A 30-day month runs from $750 to $2,100, with a median of $1,400.
| Category | Lowest | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedans and compacts | $16/day | $35/day | $50/day |
| SUVs, pickups and vans | $35/day | $60/day | $160/day |
| All vehicles | $16/day | $50/day | $160/day |
What the price you see includes
- Use of the vehicle for each 24-hour period you book.
- Basic insurance coverage, built into the rate at no extra charge.
- The mileage allowance shown on the listing: most include unlimited mileage.
- The final price. What you see on the listing is what you pay, with no "mandatory insurance" added at the counter.
What's not included
- Fuel: you get the car with a certain level and return it at the same level.
- The deposit, if the host requires one: paid in cash at pickup, from $10 to $600 depending on the vehicle, with a median of $50. You get it back when you return the car in the same condition.
- Extra days, if you keep the car longer: you pay the host directly, and it's best to let them know ahead of time.
How to pay less without settling for less
- Compare by rental length: weekly rentals save a median of 8%, and monthly rentals 16%, compared to paying day by day.
- Book early for Holy Week (Semana Santa), July and August, and December: that's when the cheapest cars go first.
- Look at the deposit, not just the daily rate: the cheapest car listed asks for a $200 deposit, while another one at $12 more per day asks for just $50.
- If you're sticking to the city or the beach, a compact does the job of an SUV for $25 less per day.
Why our prices are lower than a rental agency's
SiCarro is a marketplace: it connects more than 65 local car owners and rental agencies with people who want to rent, and charges the host a commission. There's no airport counter, no fleet of our own to maintain, and no staff in six cities. That shows up in the final price and in the lack of add-on fees, including the infamous "mandatory insurance" many agencies tack on when you pick up the car.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to rent a car in El Salvador per day?
- Right now on SiCarro: from $16/day, with a median of $50/day and up to $160 for premium models. Compact sedans have a median of $35/day, and SUVs or pickups $60/day.
- How much does a week or a month cost?
- A week runs from $175 to $525, with a median of $380. A month runs from $750 to $2,100, with a median of $1,400. Renting by the month saves a median of 16% compared to thirty separate days.
- Are there hidden fees?
- No. The price on the listing is the final rental price and includes basic insurance coverage. The only extras are fuel and the cash deposit, which you get back.
- Why isn't the cheapest price always the best deal?
- Because each owner sets their own deposit. Today the cheapest car costs $16/day with a $200 deposit, while another at $27.99/day asks for only $50. For a short trip, the second one can be the better deal.
- Do prices change depending on the dates?
- Yes. Each host sets their own prices, and they go up with demand during Holy Week (Semana Santa), July and August, and December. The ranges on this page are from September 2026 and are re-measured regularly.
