El Salvador Car Rental - There would be a few reasons why you would want to get an car rental during your stay here. However, if you don't mind doing a driver for hire type of setup (contracting with a driver who knows the local terrain and is insured) then car rental here just might be for you. If you are traveling here with a group and want to explore some of the archeological ruins then it would be very wise to rent a four-wheel drive vehicle along with a native tour guide who can help you find your way.

When renting a car in El Salvador, you will be given two choices for buying insurance for it. You can either buy theirs at a $1,000 to $1,200 deductible that goes on your credit card for around $17 per day or you can buy full collision coverage for your rental to include theft and fire at about $60 per day. You should choose full insurance if in a four wheel drive and hitting the rough terrain as you never know what could happen.

Another reason for wanting to rent a car is that you just don't feel like using the public transportation (chicken buses). This is understandable when you first get here and do not know the language. So you can rent a car with a major credit card and your state driver's license . You will also need to show your passport. You will get the best prices on four-dour sedans if you rent them anywhere else but the airport.

It has been reported that there are a number of hit-and-run incidents involving an car rental. These are usually cases where someone bends your fender and takes off. If you drive without the additional insurance you could be liable for the first $1,000 in damages

El Salvador car rental can be advantageous if you have a group and want to get around or if where you are going have no public transportation. Have fun.