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Car Rental in Guatemala

Driving in Guatemala can be an adventure filled with diverse landscapes, from picturesque highlands to lush rainforests. The distance between international airports and major cities varies; for instance, from La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City to the colonial town of Antigua, it's approximately 40 kilometers (25 miles). While roads connecting major cities are generally paved, some rural areas may have unpaved or rough roads, so it's advisable to choose a suitable vehicle, such as a 4x4, for certain routes.

When driving in Guatemala, it's important to follow local road regulations. The country practices right-hand driving, and seat belts are mandatory for all passengers. Speed limits are usually posted in kilometers per hour (km/h), with limits of 60 km/h in urban areas and 90 km/h on highways. Guatemala enforces strict laws against drunk driving, and the blood alcohol limit is 0.08%. Mobile phone usage while driving is also prohibited unless you have a hands-free device. One of the key benefits of renting a car in Guatemala is the freedom to explore its hidden gems, including ancient Mayan ruins, serene lakes, and vibrant indigenous markets, all while enjoying the stunning natural beauty of this Central American country at your own pace.


Cheapest car hire in Guatemala

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 41.10 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 287.76 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 41.10 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 287.76 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 41.10 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 287.76 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 41.10 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 287.76 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 41.52 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 290.66 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 41.52 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 290.66 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 41.52 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 290.66 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 41.52 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 290.66 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 42.76 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 299.38 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai Verna

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 30.17 EUR/day
Hyundai Verna

7 Days rental at 211.19 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai Verna

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 30.17 EUR/day
Hyundai Verna

7 Days rental at 211.19 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Verna

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 30.17 EUR/day
Hyundai Verna

7 Days rental at 211.19 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Verna

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 30.17 EUR/day
Hyundai Verna

7 Days rental at 211.19 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Aveo

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 40.69 EUR/day
Chevrolet Aveo

7 Days rental at 284.87 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Aveo

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 40.69 EUR/day
Chevrolet Aveo

7 Days rental at 284.87 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Aveo

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 40.69 EUR/day
Chevrolet Aveo

7 Days rental at 284.87 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Aveo

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 40.69 EUR/day
Chevrolet Aveo

7 Days rental at 284.87 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 42.34 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 296.38 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Mazda BT50

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 53.13 EUR/day
Mazda BT50

7 Days rental at 371.94 EUR from 23/10/2023

  0 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Mazda BT50

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 53.13 EUR/day
Mazda BT50

7 Days rental at 371.94 EUR from 23/10/2023

  0 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Montero

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 67.33 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Montero

7 Days rental at 471.35 EUR from 23/10/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Montero

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 67.33 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Montero

7 Days rental at 471.35 EUR from 23/10/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Rush

6 Adults, 5 Doors

From 85.76 EUR/day
Toyota Rush

7 Days rental at 600.38 EUR from 23/10/2023

  5 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Rush

6 Adults, 5 Doors

From 85.76 EUR/day
Toyota Rush

7 Days rental at 600.38 EUR from 23/10/2023

  5 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Rush

6 Adults, 5 Doors

From 85.76 EUR/day
Toyota Rush

7 Days rental at 600.38 EUR from 23/10/2023

  5 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Rush

6 Adults, 5 Doors

From 85.76 EUR/day
Toyota Rush

7 Days rental at 600.38 EUR from 23/10/2023

  5 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Rush

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 86.63 EUR/day
Toyota Rush

7 Days rental at 606.46 EUR from 23/10/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Tucson

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 45.12 EUR/day
Hyundai Tucson

7 Days rental at 315.89 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Tucson

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 45.12 EUR/day
Hyundai Tucson

7 Days rental at 315.89 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Rav4

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 57.89 EUR/day
Toyota Rav4

7 Days rental at 405.23 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Rav4

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 57.89 EUR/day
Toyota Rav4

7 Days rental at 405.23 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Rav4

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 57.89 EUR/day
Toyota Rav4

7 Days rental at 405.23 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Rav4

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 57.89 EUR/day
Toyota Rav4

7 Days rental at 405.23 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Rav4

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 58.47 EUR/day
Toyota Rav4

7 Days rental at 409.33 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Rav4

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 58.47 EUR/day
Toyota Rav4

7 Days rental at 409.33 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Rav4

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 58.47 EUR/day
Toyota Rav4

7 Days rental at 409.33 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in Guatemala

  • Guatemala's official name is the Republic of Guatemala and the name Guatemala possibly originates from the Maya-Toltec language and means 'land of the trees'.
  • The official language in Guatemala is Spanish however there are around 22 indigenous languages also.
  • The country declared independence from Spain in 1821.
  • The currency in Guatemala is called the Quetzal (GTQ).
  • There are a number of World Heritage Sites in the country including the Mayan ruins of Tikal National Park and the ruins of Quirigua.
 

Popular car hire destinations in Guatemala

  • La Aurora Int Airport
  • Maya Trails

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Guatemala

  •  

    R

    Road Driving Side

  •  

    50kph

    Urban speed Limit

  •  

    80kph

    Rural Speed Limit

  •  

    110kph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  •  

    GTQ  10.74/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  •  

    80mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  •  

    GTQ

    Currency

  •  

    YES

    Tolls

  •  

    21

    Min Rental Age

    16

    Min Driving Age

  •  

    Front and Rear

    Seatbelts

  •  

    Fixed and Mobile

    Speed Cameras

  •  

    Hands Free Only

    Mobile Phones

Car rental agent statistics in Guatemala

  • 3.8/10
    Highest rated agent:
    ALAMO
  • 3.8/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    ALAMO
  • 28
    Total number of reviews in
    Guatemala
  • 5
    Most Locations in Guatemala:
    ENTERPRISE
  • 12
    Average wait time
    (Min.)
  • 6
    Total rental companies
     

Average prices per day for car hire in Guatemala

ItemPercent
January€ 63
February€ 62
March€ 62
April€ 64
May€ 68
June€ 68
July€ 64
August€ 63
September€ 64
October€ 61
November€ 64
December€ 61
ItemPercent
January€ 46
February€ 47
March€ 43
April€ 49
May€ 66
June€ 58
July€ 55
August€ 52
September€ 52
October€ 44
November€ 46
December€ 44
ItemPercent
January€ 82
February€ 82
March€ 77
April€ 99
May€ 89
June€ 105
July€ 110
August€ 104
September€ 101
October€ 90
November€ 90
December€ 78
ItemPercent
January€ 70
February€ 72
March€ 70
April€ 70
May€ 76
June€ 77
July€ 75
August€ 77
September€ 78
October€ 80
November€ 73
December€ 67
ItemPercent
January€ 79
February€ 81
March€ 82
April€ 90
May€ 94
June€ 94
July€ 82
August€ 99
September€ 103
October€ 105
November€ 93
December€ 62
ItemPercent
January€ 35
February€ 37
March€ 36
April€ 36
May€ 36
June€ 40
July€ 41
August€ 36
September€ 38
October€ 39
November€ 39
December€ 35
ItemPercent
January€ 84
February€ 85
March€ 88
April€ 84
May€ 91
June
July
August
September
October
November€ 79
December€ 83
ItemPercent
January€ 73
February€ 73
March€ 71
April€ 70
May€ 73
June€ 71
July€ 77
August€ 70
September€ 70
October€ 71
November€ 78
December€ 73

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*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

Fuel prices in Guatemala

DieselUnleaded
Oct , 2022

€ 1.15

€ 1.14

Nov , 2022

€ 1.31

€ 1.20

Dec , 2022

€ 1.08

€ 1.04

Jan , 2023

€ 1.12

€ 1.03

Feb , 2023

€ 1.13

€ 1.12

Mar , 2023

€ 0.96

€ 1.06

Apr , 2023

€ 0.92

€ 1.03

May , 2023

€ 0.82

€ 1.03

Jun , 2023

€ 0.87

€ 1.08

Jul , 2023

€ 0.86

€ 1.06

Aug , 2023

€ 0.98

€ 1.18

Sep , 2023

€ 1.10

€ 1.19

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
Sep , 2023 1.10 1.19
Aug , 2023 0.98 1.18
Jul , 2023 0.86 1.06
Jun , 2023 0.87 1.08
May , 2023 0.82 1.03
Apr , 2023 0.92 1.03
Mar , 2023 0.96 1.06
Feb , 2023 1.13 1.12
Jan , 2023 1.12 1.03
Dec , 2022 1.08 1.04
Nov , 2022 1.31 1.20
Oct , 2022 1.15 1.14

Car rental price statistics in Guatemala

  • € 211.19
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 121.35
    Highest daily price:
    Toyota Fortuner
  • 147
    Total cars available
     
  • 22
    Most popular model:
    Toyota Yaris
  • 37
    Location with most cars:
    Guatemala City - La Aurora Intl. Airport
  • € 30.2 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    EUROPCAR - Guatemala City - Universidad Itsmo area (Zona 13)
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