Car Rental at San Salvador Airport — Handed Over in Arrivals
Skip the counter and the shuttle to an off-site lot. We meet you at the terminal with the car you booked, already insured and ready to drive to San Salvador or straight to the coast.
The airport is not in San Salvador
San Salvador airport is officially El Salvador International Airport San Óscar Arnulfo Romero, code SAL (sometimes UVF), and it sits in Comalapa — about 45 km and 45 minutes from the capital, and roughly 30 minutes from El Tunco and the surf coast.
There is no rail link. A taxi into the city runs a significant fraction of a full day's car rental, and it leaves you without a car once you arrive, which is why most visitors rent at the airport rather than in town.
We deliver at the terminal itself and time the handover to your flight number, including night arrivals and early departures.
What airport pickup with Carvi looks like
Timed to your flight
We track the flight number you give us. A delay moves the handover, it does not cost you a change fee.
No shuttle to a remote lot
Agencies commonly bus you off-site. We come to the terminal exit instead.
Insurance already in the price
No counter, so no insurance upsell on arrival. $499 deductible is the maximum you can be exposed to.
Nothing held on your card
No security deposit at any point, before or after the rental.
Straight to the coast
El Tunco and El Zonte are closer to the airport than San Salvador is. Drive there directly.
English on WhatsApp
One person handles your booking, your arrival and anything that comes up during the trip.
From landing to driving
Book with your flight number
Pick the car and dates and tell us which flight you are on.
Message us after immigration
One WhatsApp message and we move to the meeting point outside arrivals.
Check the car and go
We walk around the vehicle with you, hand over the keys and you are on the road.
San Salvador airport car rental — frequent questions
What is the code for San Salvador airport?
SAL is the usual code; some booking systems show UVF. Both refer to El Salvador International Airport in Comalapa, the country's only international airport.
How far is the airport from San Salvador?
About 45 km, which is roughly 45 minutes by car on the airport highway. El Tunco and the surf coast are closer, at around 30 minutes.
Do you charge an airport surcharge?
No. Delivery and collection at the terminal are included in the rental price.
Can you deliver for a very early or very late flight?
Yes. Night and dawn handovers are routine and carry no out-of-hours fee.
Do I need a credit card to collect the car?
No deposit is taken, so a debit card is fine. Bring your license and passport for the handover.
Can I return the car somewhere other than the airport?
Yes. We collect at your hotel or any address you arrange with us, at no extra cost.
Your car meets your flight
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