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Cheap car hire in Guatemala City
KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Guatemala City
- Guatemala City has much to offer adventurous visitors. Often though, these tourism treasures are only available to those who have a means of getting there. Quite frequently, this means renting a car. One great option for travelers with a vehicle at their disposal is a day trip to the volcano Pacaya. This volcano is a 49-kilometer (30-mile) drive from the city and is easily hiked in just a couple of hours.
- Excited to begin your journey in Guatemala? Travelers arriving at La Aurora International Airport will find the airport’s hire car counters located both in the Arrivals Hall and outside of the main terminal in the adjacent parking lot.
- In the busier sections of town there are many pedestrians on the streets, and jaywalking is a very common occurrence. This applies doubly to the heavily trafficked tourism spots and in the popular downtown areas. Drivers should make sure to drive carefully and keep their eyes open for any pedestrians who may be about to wantonly cross the street.
- Guatemala City is the most populous city in the country and, as a result, it has its fair share of rush hour traffic. The morning rush hour period goes from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. most mornings during the week with slightly reduced traffic on the weekend. In the afternoon and evening, rush hour typically starts as early as 4:00 p.m. and lasts until 7:00 p.m. in many parts of the city. Additionally, CA1 and CA9, specifically their inner city portions, should be avoided during peak rush hour due to the volume of traffic they experience.
- Book your car hire in Guatemala City at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
Guatemala City car hire experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
FAQs about hiring a car in Guatemala City
What type of car is recommended for driving in Guatemala City?
What type of car is recommended for driving in Guatemala City?The streets of Guatemala City are fairly average-sized and are suitable for a wide range of vehicles. Smaller SUVs, sedans, compacts, and even trucks are all good choices for those planning a trip to Guatemala City. Additionally, parking spaces in the city are fairly large, so even the biggest of vehicles shouldn’t have any issues finding spots that will fit them.
What’s the speed limit in Guatemala City?
Urban speed limits in Guatemala City are typically 50 km/h (31 mph) on most urban roads and streets, while outside of the city the speed limit goes up to 80 km/h (50 mph). On motorways in the city and throughout the country the speed limit is 110 km/h (68 mph).
Where are the best places to park in Guatemala City?
In the majority of the city, streetside parking is by far the most predominant form of parking available, particularly in residential areas. In the central business district, however, there are plenty of parking garages available for those who prefer paid private options. The parking garages generally cost anywhere from 10 to 30 GTQ ($1.29 to $3.88) per hour. Additionally, most businesses will have parking available for their customers and clients.
How much is the price of fuel in Guatemala City?
The average price of fuel in Guatemala City is $6.65 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $80 and $106, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Guatemala City?
Compact (Suzuki Swift or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Guatemala City.
How can I find car hires near me in Guatemala City?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Guatemala City?
A Compact car hire in Guatemala City costs $39 per day, on average.
Guatemala City car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
8.0
Very Good
31 reviewsCleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.9
Value for money
7.7
7 locations in Guatemala City
Locations in Guatemala City
10 Av 31 71
+502 2217 2100
14 Street 7-71 Zone 9
+502 2217 2100
7th Avenue 15-45 Zone 9
+502 2201 3122
Avenue Hincapie 11-01 Zona 13
+502 2217 2100
Calzada Roosevelt 22-43
+502 2217 2100
La Aurora Intl Airport
+502 2217 2100
La Aurora Intl Airport
+502 2217 2100
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10.0 Wonderful
July 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
2.0 Poor
May 2021
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They had no car for us, nor would they make calls to find us a rental with another company. We had to drag our suitcases around until we found availability with Europcar.10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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staff was very friendly, and yes the return and pick up was easy10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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I was able to rent the car in Guatemala City and return it in Antigua, which was very helpful for me.10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2020
Pros:
The comunicación with Manuel and Isabel was very professional and helpful. I definitely will rent a car with them. ThanksCons:
N/AEuropcar
3.0
Poor
38 reviewsCleanliness
4.1
Comfort
3.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
3.4
Value for money
3.0
2 locations in Guatemala City
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7.9 Good
June 2021
2.0 Poor
May 2021
Cons:
terrible, they didn't honor the car insurance we have bought along with the car reservation, had to pay them a very expensive car insurance, didn't get the car we were supposed to get, car wasn't that good, our returning flight was going to be delayed a couple hours so when we picked up the car requested to return it a couple hours later and were told that if so we would have to pay an extra day rent2.0 Poor
May 2021
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Staff was not helpful, no car when I got there, did no direct to the right place for another carCons:
Don’t overbook when you don’t have enough cars2.0 Poor
May 2021
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Old and very used car; instead of the US$ 120 as quoted, I ended up with US $ 438! Never Again! DONT RENT THERE!2.0 Poor
May 2021
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At Guatemala is the baddest service all around the world they never appeared at desk and couldn’t get the car2.0 Poor
Apr 2021
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Very deceptive pricing. Company Would not rent vehicle without purchasing their own insurance, which was more expensive than the cost of the rental itself, and this was not indicated anywhere while making the reservationNational
9.3
Wonderful
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
9.3
8 locations in Guatemala City
Locations in Guatemala City
10 Av 31 71
+502 2217 2100
14 Street 7-71 Zone 9
+502 2217 2100
7th Avenue 15 45 Zone 9
+502 2201 3122
Avenue Hincapie 11 01 Zona 13
+502 2217 2100
Boulevard Los Proceres 24 69
+502 2217 2100
Calzada Roosevelt 22 43
+502 2217 2100
La Aurora Intl Airport
+502 2217 2100
La Aurora Intl Airport
+502 2217 2100
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8.0 Very Good
Jan 2023
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.2
Very Good
1 reviewCleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.1
Value for money
8.2
7 locations in Guatemala City
Locations in Guatemala City
10 Av 31-71
+502 2217 2100
7th Avenue 15 45 Zone 9
+502 2201 3122
Avenue Hincapie 11 01 Zona 13
+502 2217 2100
Boulevard Los Proceres 24 69
+502 2217 2100
Calzada Roosevalt 22 43
+502 2217 2100
La Aurora Intl Airport
+502 2217 2100
Las Americas Avenue 9 08
+502 2217 2100
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Hertz
6.4
Okay
7 reviewsCleanliness
6.9
Comfort
6.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.5
Value for money
6.1
6 locations in Guatemala City
Locations in Guatemala City
1 Ave. 13-22 Zona 10
+502 3274 4411
15 Calle 0-31 Zona 10
+502 5400 5314
7a Ave 14-84 Zona 13 Aurora I
+502 2314 4444
7a Ave. 15-45 Zona 9
+502 3274 4414
Av Reforma 14 Calle 0-20 Z 10
+502 2470 3810
Finca Nacl La Aurora Zn13
+502 2314 4495
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2.0 Poor
July 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2022
6.0 Okay
Jan 2022
8.0 Very Good
Mar 2023
2.0 Poor
Nov 2021
Dollar
5.3
Fair
4 reviewsCleanliness
5.6
Comfort
5.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.2
Value for money
5.2
4 locations in Guatemala City
Locations in Guatemala City
7 Av 2-68 Zona 13
+502 2385 1311
7a Ave 14-84 Zona 13 Aurora I
+502 2314 4444
9a Avenida 14-75 Zona 13
+502 2314 4495
Av Reforma 14 Calle 0-20 Z 10
+502 3274 4449
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2.0 Poor
Feb 2020
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Nothing from the beginigCons:
I’m putting a complain online and if it isn’t working I’ll sue the company4.0 Mediocre
Jan 2020
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Drop offAvis
4.8
Mediocre
13 reviewsCleanliness
5.2
Comfort
5.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.5
Value for money
4.7
2 locations in Guatemala City
Locations in Guatemala City
7 Avenida A 3-44, Zona 9
+502 2324 9000
Aeropuerto Intl Zona 13
+502 2324 9000
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2.0 Poor
May 2021
Pros:
The car was ok. tires a little run down. the staff checked in ok.Cons:
We purchased full collision damage waiver. When actual damage occurred on the car, we drove to avis the same day. told them about the issue and returned the car actually a day early. We were told that the insurance was not going to cover the damage with some week excuse (in fact that we had to immediately inform avis of the accident). There is no good cellular in Guatemala, so we could not call and instead drove to avis immediately. The accident did not involve any other car. ( in fact the roads are narrow and there was no possibility to hang out where we damaged the car (rocks at the side of the road). The car's functionality was not impaired at all. We were told to come back the next day (where we actually took off to return to the US), after the local manager had spoken to his supervisor. We returned the next morning, ready to take the flight. At that point the manager called his supervisor and customer service representative and then told us that the CDW would not cover because we had not immediately called (which was impossible). Needless to say, we will fight line of argumentation. It is just very frustrating to have purchased this kind of "peace of mind" insurance only to find out that the contract seems to be illusory. Will definitely not rent from avis again and very upset about their gamble.6.8 Okay
Aug 2019
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Friendly staffCons:
Variety of trucks8.0 Very Good
Jan 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2021
1.9 Poor
July 2021
1.9 Poor
July 2021
Ace
4.6
Mediocre
5 reviewsCleanliness
5.6
Comfort
5.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.0
Value for money
4.9
One location in Guatemala City
Locations in Guatemala City
6ta Avenida 14-41 A Zona 13
+502 2445 5656
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2.0 Poor
June 2023
4.0 Mediocre
June 2023
2.0 Poor
May 2023
2.0 Poor
Apr 2023
2.0 Poor
Mar 2023
Economy Rent a Car
4.3
Mediocre
6 reviewsCleanliness
4.1
Comfort
4.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.1
Value for money
4.0
One location in Guatemala City
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2.0 Poor
May 2021
Pros:
Nothing. They were closed.Cons:
They could have had someone at their "24 hour" desk to actually rent a car. We ended up having to rent a car on the spot from another provider at a higher cost.2.0 Poor
Apr 2021
Pros:
They didn't accept the insurance neither the price I paid on Car Rentals, I had to pay all over for the insurance and the car, another $ 700, and now I am trying to get my refund from Car Rentals.2.0 Poor
Jan 2021
Cons:
It was a scam they never answered me and then they charged me6.0 Okay
Dec 2020
Pros:
They actually provided a car unlike EuropCar.Cons:
I made a booking here after EuropCar turned me away even though I had a reservation. I had already paid and they tried to tell me my rates were wrong and wanted to charge me $550 for my $150 paid reservation. I stuck to the contract, but they wouldn't let me have it without another $55 charge.2.0 Poor
Aug 2022
4.0 Mediocre
May 2022
Budget
3.5
Poor
5 reviewsCleanliness
3.7
Comfort
3.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
3.0
Value for money
3.5
4 locations in Guatemala City
Locations in Guatemala City
6 Avenida 11-24 Zona 9
+502 2203 2303
7 Avenida A 3-44
+502 2324 9000
7a Avenida 2-12
+502 2203 2303
Aeropuerto La Aurora
+502 3041 4653
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10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2019
Pros:
very friendly staff6.0 Okay
Aug 2022
2.0 Poor
May 2022
2.0 Poor
May 2022
Payless
2.5
Poor
2 reviewsCleanliness
2.5
Comfort
2.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.5
Value for money
2.5
3 locations in Guatemala City
Locations in Guatemala City
15 Calle A 7-62a Zona 13
+502 2261 2571
7a Avenida 3-43 Zona 13
+502 2261 2571
9 Avenida, Areas As1-6 Y As1-7
+502 2261 2571
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2.0 Poor
Dec 2022
2.0 Poor
Feb 2022
Thrifty
2.4
Poor
4 reviewsCleanliness
4.6
Comfort
4.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.6
Value for money
2.4
One location in Guatemala City
Locations in Guatemala City
La Aurora Intl Ap
+502 2379 8747
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4.0 Mediocre
May 2024
2.0 Poor
May 2024
2.0 Poor
Jan 2022
One location in Guatemala City
Locations in Guatemala City
7 av 15 Calle A 6-60
+502 2261 3628
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8 locations in Guatemala City
Locations in Guatemala City
Avenida Petapa 22-29
+502 2208 9000
Guatemala City airport
+502 2208 9012
Zona 9
+502 2208 9020
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One location in Guatemala City
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2 locations in Guatemala City
Locations in Guatemala City
Europcar, 9 A Av 45 71 Z 13
+502 1800 225 4369
Europcar, Aeropuerto Internacional La Aurora, 9 Ave, 14-75, Zona 13
+502 1800 225 4369
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Locations in Guatemala City
Central America, 9 Avenida 14-75
+502 5050 6027
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2 locations in Guatemala City
Locations in Guatemala City
9a Avenue 14-75
+502 2329 9012
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One location in Guatemala City
Locations in Guatemala City
8-12 18 Avenida
+502 2385 8788
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2 locations in Guatemala City
Locations in Guatemala City
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2 locations in Guatemala City
Locations in Guatemala City
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One location in Guatemala City
Locations in Guatemala City
Aeropuerto Internacional La Aurora
+86 10 6064 1387
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Good to know
Most popular car type | Compact |
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When to book a car hire in Guatemala City
Everything you need to know for your car hire in Guatemala City
Car rental at airports serving Guatemala City
Guatemala City car hire information
| Pick-up location | Guatemala City |
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| Car types | |
| Hire locations | 70 |
| Airport locations | 26 |