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How much does it cost to travel to El Salvador?
You should plan to spend around $39 per day on your vacation in El Salvador. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.
Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:
- $14 on meals
- $6.94 on local transportation
- $19 on hotels
A one week trip to El Salvador for two people costs, on average, $546. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per day$39
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One Week Per person$273
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2 Weeks Per person$546
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One Month Per person$1,171
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One Week For a couple$546
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2 Weeks For a couple$1,093
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One Month For a couple$2,341
This data comes from the travel budgets of real travelers - How it works. Put these numbers on your website.
How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to El Salvador cost?
A one week trip to El Salvador usually costs around $273 for one person and $546 for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
A two week trip to El Salvador on average costs around $546 for one person and $1,093 for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in El Salvador will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.
A one month trip to El Salvador on average costs around $1,171 for one person and $2,341 for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.
How much do package tours cost in El Salvador?
Organized tours are usually more expensive than independent travel, but offer convenience and peace of mind that your trip has been planned by a travel expert.
The average price for an organized tour package in El Salvador is $179 per day. While every tour varies by total price, length, number of destinations, and quality, this is the daily average price based on our analysis of available guided tours.
Independent Travel
Traveling Independently has many benefits including affordabilty, freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to control your own experiences.
All of the travel costs below are based on the experiences of other independent travelers.
Is El Salvador expensive to visit?
El Salvador is a very affordable destination to visit. It is in the top 10% of countries in the world for its affordability. Many budget travelers enjoy spending long periods of time exploring this country in depth.
Within Central America, El Salvador is very affordable compared to the other countries. It is in the top 10% of countries in Central America for its affordability. Very few countries in the region are as affordable as El Salvador.
For more details, see Is El Salvador Expensive?
How much money do I need for a trip to El Salvador?
The average El Salvador trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these El Salvador travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Accommodation 1 (Double Occupancy) | $19 |
| Local Transportation 1 | $6.94 |
| Food 2 | $14 |
| Entertainment 1 | $36 |
| Tips and Handouts 1 | $0 - 1 |
| Alcohol 2 | $12 - 35 |
Accommodation Budget in El Salvador
Average Daily Costs
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The average price paid for one person for accommodation in El Salvador is $9.62. For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in El Salvador is $19. This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.
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Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person$9.62
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Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room$19
Hotel Prices in El Salvador
Looking for a hotel in El Salvador? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.
Recommended Properties
Local Transportation Budget in El Salvador
Average Daily Costs
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The cost of a taxi ride in El Salvador is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $6.94 per person, per day, on local transportation in El Salvador.
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Local Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.$6.94
Recommended Services
Food Budget in El Salvador
Average Daily Costs
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While meal prices in El Salvador can vary, the average cost of food in El Salvador is $14 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in El Salvador should cost around $5.44 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in El Salvador is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
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Food2 Meals for one day$14
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Entertainment Budget in El Salvador
Average Daily Costs
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Entertainment and activities in El Salvador typically cost an average of $36 per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
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Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.$36
Recommended Activities
Tips and Handouts Budget in El Salvador
Average Daily Costs
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The average cost for Tips and Handouts in El Salvador is $0.63 per day. The usual amount for a tip in El Salvador is 5% - 15%.
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Tips and Handouts1 For guides or service providers$0.63
Scams, Robberies, and Mishaps Budget in El Salvador
Average Daily Costs
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Unfortunately, bad things can happen on a trip. Well, you've just got to deal with it! The average price for a scam, robbery, or mishap in El Salvador is $19, as reported by travelers.
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Scams, Robberies, and Mishaps1$19
Alcohol Budget in El Salvador
Average Daily Costs
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The average person spends about $23 on alcoholic beverages in El Salvador per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
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Alcohol2 Drinks for one day$23
Water Budget in El Salvador
Average Daily Costs
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On average, people spend $0.93 on bottled water in El Salvador per day. The public water in El Salvador is not usually considered safe to drink.
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Water2 Bottled water for one day$0.93
We've been gathering travel costs from tens of thousands of actual travelers since 2010, and we use the data to calculate average daily travel costs for destinations around the world. We also systematically analyze the prices of hotels, hostels, and tours from travel providers such as Kayak, HostelWorld, TourRadar, Viator, and others. This combination of expenses from actual travelers, combined with pricing data from major travel companies, gives us a uniqe insight into the overall cost of travel for thousands of cities in countries around the world. You can see more here: How it Works.
1 Categories averaged on a per-item basis.
2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
For example, the Food2 daily average is for all meals for an entire day, while Entertainment1 is for each individual purchase. Thus, the overall daily average cost is not a summation of the individual categories.
2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
For example, the Food2 daily average is for all meals for an entire day, while Entertainment1 is for each individual purchase. Thus, the overall daily average cost is not a summation of the individual categories.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.