Match each item to your plans
Start with the items that apply to every version of your trip, then add the documents triggered by your own arrangements.
| Situation | What to have ready |
|---|---|
| Paying during the trip | Cash, because card payment is not available everywhere in El Salvador. [source] |
| Preparing for mosquitoes | Insect repellent. [source] |
| Traveling with medicine | A copy of your prescription. [source] |
| Collecting a rental car | Your valid driver’s license. [source] |
| Collecting a rental car as a visitor | Your passport. [source] |
The rental documents in this list apply to collecting a car. Open the car-rental directory when choosing a pickup branch, then use the car-rental guide to organize the questions for the provider you choose.
Keep money preparation practical
Carry cash because card payment is not available everywhere in El Salvador. [source] Choose the amount around your route and spending plans. Review the cash and US dollars guide as you prepare a budget and decide how you want to pay.
Separate medicine and mosquito items
Carry a copy of your prescription when traveling with medicine. [source] Pack insect repellent for your trip to El Salvador. [source] The mosquito preparation page keeps the repellent and lodging choices together.
Before visiting a pharmacy, use the pharmacy and prescription planning guide to organize the medicine name, prescription copy and questions you want to ask.
If you communicate a food allergy, add the fill-in English and Spanish restaurant card to the items you prepare before departure.
Use the travel health appointment checklist to prepare the itinerary and health information for a pre-travel consultation.
Open the phone checklist before you fly separately for device preparation, connectivity and the information you want available on arrival.
Common questions
Should I pack cash as well as cards?
Yes. Carry cash because card payment is not available everywhere in El Salvador. [source] Keep cash and cards in your payment plan, then choose the amount around your own route and planned purchases. Review that plan before departure and again when you change the stops or activities in your itinerary.
What should I carry if I travel with medicine?
Carry a copy of your prescription when traveling with medicine. [source] Keep the copy with documents you can reach during the trip. If you have questions about medicine permissions, quantities or how to use it, ask the appropriate authority or a qualified health professional for guidance that applies to your circumstances.
Which documents should I bring to collect a rental car?
Bring your valid driver’s license when collecting a rental car. [source] As a visitor, also bring your passport for collection. [source] Ask the rental company whether your booking requires any additional documents, and keep its current pickup checklist and reply with the reservation.
Sources
- Carry cash because card payment is not available everywhere in El Salvador.
- Pack insect repellent for your trip to El Salvador.
- Carry a copy of your prescription when traveling with medicine.
- Bring your valid driver’s license when collecting a rental car.
- Bring your passport when collecting a rental car as a visitor.