How much does a trip to El Salvador cost?
Typical prices for one traveller, from a hostel bed to a 4-star room. Every line has its source and the date we last checked it.
- Bed$630 45%
- Food$420 30%
- Transport$140 10%
- Sights$210 15%
What a day costs in El Salvador
Per person, in USD
A mid-range day in El Salvador costs about $100 per person: $45 for a bed, $30 for food, $10 for local transport and $15 for sights. On a budget the same day is about $31; in comfort, about $245.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightDorm or basic guesthouse / 3-star / 4-star in San Salvador | $12 | $45 | $90 |
| Food a dayThree meals per day | $12 | $30 | $60 |
| Transport a dayLocal transport in San Salvador | $2 | $10 | $35 |
| Sights a dayOne day of paid sights or activities | $5 | $15 | $60 |
| A day in total | $31 | $100 | $245 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Tomás Herrera against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
El Salvador trip cost by length of stay
Per person, before flights
The day rate times the days you stay. Two people sharing a room for a week at mid-range comes to $1,400.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $93 | $300 | $735 |
| 7 days | $217 | $700 | $1,715 |
| 14 days | $434 | $1,400 | $3,430 |
| 30 days | $930 | $3,000 | $7,350 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
Trip cost FAQ
How much does El Salvador cost per day?
For one person, about $31 on a budget, $100 mid-range or $245 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in El Salvador?
For one person, about $217 on a budget, $700 mid-range or $1,715 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in El Salvador?
About $868 on a budget, $2,800 mid-range or $6,860 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is El Salvador expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in El Salvador costs about $100. Of the 112 destinations we price, 28 are cheaper and 83 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to El Salvador?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: $45 of the $100 a day, about 45%.
What do budget, mid-range and comfort mean?
Budget: hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights. Mid-range: a 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day. Comfort: a 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
What does the calculator leave out?
Flights, shopping, travel insurance, visas and one-off costs such as a rail pass. Prices are for one person in the main city.
Which currency are the prices in?
The local currency of the destination, as we checked it. The calculator can show the total in your own currency at today’s exchange rate.