Average cost of trip to El Salvador

A lot of people want to visit El Salvador and wonder what the budget would be like. Like with any vacation, the cost depends on where you’re flying from, what kind of accommodations you’re looking for and what you want to see or how you want to spend time. We're colleting all these travel costs from other travellers just like you, so you can make a better estimate of the budget for a trip that matches your own preferences.

✈ Cost of flights to El Salvador from

How much does it cost to fly to El Salvador? High season for flights to El Salvador spans from June to August — prepare to pay $964.00 and more for your return flight to El Salvador. The period from January to May is considered the low season and the average fares for flights are generally cheaper: you can usually get a return flight for about $793.00 on average. And if you're lucky, you can even find a better deal!

🛏 Average prices for accommodation in El Salvador

How much do hotels charge per night in El Salvador? High season in El Salvador runs from April to July. One night in a mid-range hotel during these months costs around $34.00. Low season spans from August to August. You can get a room for a night for as low as $28.00. Some nice bargains are usually also available, especially at the higher end resorts.

AirBnB. Double rooms in AirBnB cost around $31.82 per night, but prices can go up to 6% higher during high season.

🍲 Average prices for food and eating out in El Salvador

How much does food in El Salvador cost? The average cost of food and drinks in El Salvador is $0.00 ($0.00) per day for one person. An average street food meal in El Salvador would cost you around $4.82 ($4.82). A sit-in dinner for two people would cost around $8.70 ($8.70). Lunch in a mid-range cafe or restaurant would cost you something between the two.

How much do drinks cost? A bottle of water in El Salvador is around $1.05 ($1.05). A soft drink is around $0.62 ($0.62) when you buy it in a supermarket. A beer would cost you around $1.88 ($1.88) when you buy it in a bar. Alcoholic cocktails in bars and night clubs are $1.68 ($1.68) per cocktail.

🏛 Average prices for entertainment in El Salvador

What are the prices for entertainment and activities in El Salvador?

🚌 Average prices for transport and car rentals in El Salvador

How much does airport transfer cost in El Salvador? The average cost of a 20-minute taxi ride is approximately $3.36 ($3.36).

☀ Weather in El Salvador

The hottest season in El Salvador runs from March to August. The average temperature is around 32 °C. The rainy season is from May to October with average rainfall of 200mm.