International driving license – valid in El Salvador

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International driving license – valid in El Salvador

Instant Approval

Fast & Easy Process

Valid from 1 to 3 years

Drive Legally Overseas

Translated in 12 Languages

Recognized in over 150 countries

Worldwide Express Shipping​

Order my international driving permit now

Driving Rules in El Salvador

Journey to El Salvador. Known as the Land of Volcanoes, this amazing country will surely take your breath away. With its beautiful Pacific coastline and towering volcanoes, El Salvador will be a trip to remember. Drive your car to experience this country to the fullest. Here are a few reminders to keep in mind. El Salvador is a tropical country so there is no winter. Be sure to keep your emergency kits handy at all times. Rainy season is not the best time to travel so avoid travelling from June to September.  

The main road traffic rules:

• Driving is on the right and overtaking is on the left.
• The minimum driving age is 18 years old. The maximum driving age is 75 years. 
• Speed limits are shown at kilometers per hour.
• The maximum speed limit is 90 km/h on freeways and 50 km/h in cities and on curves on freeways.
• The permitted blood alcohol level is 0.05%.   
• Drivers of motorcycles and their passengers must wear safety helmets.
• Two wheeled motorcycles may only be driven with one person on the back.
• Drivers are prohibited from carrying objects that prevent the driver from having both hands placed on the steering wheel.
• The driver and front seat passenger are hereby obliged to use seat belts.

Additional information for driving in El Salvador:

To rent a car, a driver must be 21 years old and have held a driver license for at least one year. At all time while driving, drivers should carry their valid driver license, car registration documents and insurance documents. There are no toll roads in El Salvador.

Driving in El Salvador during Winter:

El Salvador is a tropical country so there is no winter. Be sure to keep your emergency kits handy at all times. Rainy season is not the best time to travel so avoid travelling from June to September.

Enjoy your stay and have a safe travel.