The average price of a 7-day trip to San Salvador is $1,189 for a solo traveler, $2,135 for a couple, and $4,003 for a family of 4. San Salvador hotels range from $27 to $125 per night with an average of $30, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $300 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Msgr Oscar A Romero and Galdamez International Airport (SAL) are between $829 and $1,278 per person for economy flights and $2,601 to $4,010 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $21 to $39 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit San Salvador, SV
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SAL and stay in a San Salvador hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th
- May 14th to June 3rd
- August 13th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in San Salvador is usually mid to late September.
Average San Salvador Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit San Salvador for a week is $852-$1,686($122-$241 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $501 to $1,137 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $46 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $34 to $42 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit San Salvador for a week is $2,156-$3,378($308-$483 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,002 to $2,274 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $46 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $34 to $42 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit San Salvador for a week is $2,916-$6,192($417-$885 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,004 to $4,548 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $92 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $54 to $63 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to San Salvador
How cheap can you make a vacation to San Salvador? The cheapest trip to San Salvador is about $99 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 29% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $23.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit San Salvador for a week is $691-$1,524($99-$218 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $10 to $21 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $501 to $1,137 for economy
Lodging: $23 to $27 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit San Salvador for a week is $1,262-$2,808($180-$401 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $42 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,002 to $2,274 for economy
Lodging: $23 to $27 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit San Salvador for a week is $2,476-$5,520($354-$789 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $84 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,004 to $4,548 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $54 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $64 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to San Salvador cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury San Salvador Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in San Salvador.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit San Salvador for a week is $2,256-$6,083($322-$869 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $78 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,488 to $2,297 for first class
Lodging: $79 to $125 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $540 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit San Salvador for a week is $4,038-$8,926($577-$1,275 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $156 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,976 to $4,594 for first class
Lodging: $79 to $125 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $540 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit San Salvador for a week is $8,076-$15,908($1,154-$2,273 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $312 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,952 to $9,188 for first class
Lodging: $158 to $250 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $480 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
San Salvador Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in San Salvador is much lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in San Salvador due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
San Salvador Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on San Salvador hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in San Salvador.
Flight Costs to San Salvador
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,278 average in late December to a low of $829 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $861. These prices are based on millions of flights. For San Salvador our data includes 557 originating airports, and 124 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to San Salvador from an airport like Samos (SMI) in Samos (Greece) for an average $4,981 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Juan Santamaria International (SJO) in San Jose (Costa Rica) at an average of just $172.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In San Salvador, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $449, so you can easily save about 54% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around San Salvador can easily cost $160 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $10 per person. Private tours can cost $311 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.