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Guatemala City car hire information
| Pick-up location | Guatemala City |
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| Car types | |
| Hire locations | 63 |
| Airport locations | 22 |
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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
- Mini car hire in Guatemala City are around 50% cheaper than other car types, on average
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 R90,81 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 090 and R1 453, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Guatemala City?
Mini (Kia Picanto 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 Mini car hire cost in Guatemala City?
A Mini car hire in Guatemala City costs R432 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Guatemala City?
An Economy car hire in Guatemala City costs R479 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Guatemala City?
A Compact car hire in Guatemala City costs R811 per day, on average.
Guatemala City car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
7,3
Good
44 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
7.1
7 locations in Guatemala City
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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
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The comunicación with Manuel and Isabel was very professional and helpful. I definitely will rent a car with them. ThanksCons:
N/A4,0 Mediocre
Nov 2020
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YesCons:
Make sure the cars fells safe4,0 Mediocre
Nov 2020
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They charge for full tank of gas when only need a quarterEuropcar
3,0
Poor
38 reviewsCleanliness
4.2
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
Jun 2021
2,0 Poor
May 2021
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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
8,0
Very Good
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
8.0
8 locations in Guatemala City
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8,0 Very Good
Jan 2023
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8,0
Very Good
6 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
8.0
7 locations in Guatemala City
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2,0 Poor
Apr 2017
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EVERYTHING6,0 Okay
Mar 2017
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Company is hard to find and off site.7,6 Good
Jan 2017
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It was not right at the airport, but close and had shuttle serviceCons:
I got a Insurance from the web page, but when I got to the pick up place, they told my the insurace I buy did not cover the car I rented, so had to get another insurance at the pick up place, and the price doble the cost of the car.9,2 Wonderful
Nov 2016
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Friendly staff, great vehicle, no problems at all.Cons:
i called enterprise to get a quote on a car seat and the rates are different from the website and i was given wrong info, when i showed up they wanted to charge me $12 a day!!! i refused and bought one at a walmart instead. Insurance was forced on me without having the credit card disclosure where it shows i have coverage.5,6 Fair
Feb 2016
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Great car, friendly serviceCons:
Showed up 2 hrs early, car not available. Was forced to purchase insurance which was not disclosed in original priceHertz
6,9
Okay
7 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
6.5
6 locations in Guatemala City
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10,0 Wonderful
Jan 2022
6,0 Okay
Jan 2022
4,0 Mediocre
May 2018
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El precioCons:
En la pagina ofrecen un “Fiat 500” ( o similar) pero cuando llegas no solo no está disponible ese auto sino que no tienen ni siquiera uno! Nosotros elegimos ese por nostalgia! Atienden muy lento y muy mal,2,0 Poor
Oct 2016
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Nothing to likeCons:
They where no freindly at all they could not speak English even because it was an international airport,,, or maybe they played that they know any English to try to get u for extra charges this people in Guatemala are thieves be careful spread the world I will do the same on all possible media8,0 Very Good
Mar 2023
2,0 Poor
Nov 2021
Avis
5,1
Fair
17 reviewsCleanliness
5.2
Comfort
5.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.5
Value for money
5.0
2 locations in Guatemala City
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2,0 Poor
May 2021
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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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Variety of trucks2,0 Poor
May 2018
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Ended up walking away from my reservation. When I pointed out that the fees were already included in the total I was quoted, the employees became shifty and came up with a random airport tax/fee that doesn't exist. They quoted me one amount for a deposit, then they changed their minds because the rental is an SUV. I had no confidence left, so I walked away and rented from another rental company.2,0 Poor
Jan 2018
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I reserved early because of the season. When we arrived they acknowledged our reservation but simply said they didnt have any cars. I thought the point of a reservation was precisely so there would be a car.5,2 Fair
Nov 2017
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Car was cleanCons:
It wasn't the car I ordered. Despite several days in advance with confirmation car wasn't waiting for me and I needed to go for 2WD instead of 4x4 which prevented me from entering certain areas and made my journey in Guatemala risky and stressful.4,0 Mediocre
Jan 2017
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We arrive on time to Avis with are rental order. They did not had the car we order. Also they did not accepted the car insurance we bought though the order that we did in Kayak. They end up giving us a total new order. Supposedly the car we order was going to be ready in 2 day but nothing.Dollar
5,0
Fair
7 reviewsCleanliness
5.3
Comfort
5.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.6
Value for money
4.6
4 locations in Guatemala City
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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 off2,0 Poor
Sep 2017
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The car was not at the airport2,0 Poor
May 2017
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When we got to the offsite counter, they told us we needed to buy extra $200 insurance even though we had already bought insurance online as well as leave a $2000 deposit that wasn't mentioned anywhere before. Wound up getting a car elsewhere. Very poor. Also car they wanted us to talke was really banged up and missing nobs on the center console.6,4 Okay
Aug 2016
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There was a person at the airport who was very helpful in arranging a ride to the off-airport location.Cons:
Pick up took a long time. At drop off they charged us for a scratch that was on the car before we left. Take pictures of every little ding and scratch if you don't want to be changed extraBudget
3,7
Poor
15 reviewsCleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
3.1
Value for money
3.7
2 locations in Guatemala City
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10,0 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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very friendly staff4,4 Mediocre
May 2018
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Car was nice and original quoted value was good.Cons:
Agent in Guatemala charged over the original quote2,0 Poor
Apr 2017
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NothingCons:
They did not have the car I reserved, nor any car at all. We were left stranded in a country we had never visited with no car. The budget agent at the airport said that even though we had a reservation, he did not have a car for us. He suggested other questionable car rental places at a much higher price. We ended having to find our own car at other place. This was the worst car rental experience of my life, will never use budget in my life again.8,8 Very Good
Apr 2017
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Car was fine.Cons:
I hate to have to pay the mandatory insurance in Guatemala when my credit card covers everything in the US. The insurance nearly doubles the price of the rental.2,0 Poor
Jan 2017
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I have reserved a sedan and they only had a pickup. we were 4 persons and could not leave the baggae on the bed with no security. We end up going with another rental company and had to pay almost as twice as much that what we have booked with Budget.5,2 Fair
Sep 2016
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Attention when arrivedCons:
1. Time too long when picking up the car. 2. Vehicle was not in the best conditions. Seems it has been damaged a lot, didn't drive well, transmition seems to have problems. 3. Cleanliness needs to improve.Thrifty
3,4
Poor
5 reviewsCleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
3.0
One location in Guatemala City
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3,2 Poor
Feb 2019
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Vehicle had damage that affected functionality. We had to wait about 2 hours to get the vehicle. Undisclosed insurance requirement was added at check in. Overall poor experience.Cons:
Be timely. Provide a good product. Be upfront about pricing.3,6 Poor
Jan 2019
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The Thrifty agent was not at the pick-up location at the scheduled time. The vehicle (a Mitsubishi sedan) itself performed slowly, and was very sluggish on roads with hills. The vehicle had over 141,000 miles on it, which is probably why it performed poorly. The tires were almost bald. The plastic chip cover on the key ring broke apart and some electronic chips fell out, making it impossible to start the car. This happened the day we had to be at the airport for an outbound flight. We had rented from Thrifty on another occasion, and that vehicle broke down and had to be replaced. It also had one broken headlight bulb that had to be replaced. Adios Thrifty.2,8 Poor
Apr 2017
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Brakes barely worked. We waited about 40 minutes after arriving for the car to b ready. Car was ugly and beat up.2,0 Poor
Feb 2017
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Big rip off and really old carCons:
Everything2,0 Poor
Feb 2017
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I was charged just as much for insurance than for the car rental.Ace
2,5
Poor
4 reviewsCleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.5
Value for money
3.5
One location in Guatemala City
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2,0 Poor
Jun 2023
4,0 Mediocre
Jun 2023
2,0 Poor
May 2023
2,0 Poor
Mar 2023
keddy by Europcar
6,0
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One location in Guatemala City
Right Cars
5,1
Fair
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One location in Guatemala City
2 locations in Guatemala City
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9a Avenue 14-75
+502 2329 9012
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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
Apr 2017
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Car I had reserved was given to another customer--I was told I'd need to wait 2-3 hours for the next (despite my reservation).2,0 Poor
Feb 2017
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The rental price was descentCons:
There was a $900 deposit plus mandatory additional insurance, none of this was on the website3,2 Poor
Jan 2017
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Extorted money for "mandatory" insurance, despite having paid for full insurance through Payless/Kayak. Car was worse then the car I learned to drive on(1971 VW bus), the brake light was taped on, headlights were positioned incorrectly, you could only see in the dark while going up a hill, even with high beams. When idling the whole car shook like we were having a huge earthquake. And the car felt like it only had 2 cylinders. Very bad experience.2,0 Poor
Nov 2016
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THEY DON;T HAVE THE CAR THAT I ORDER IN MY TRIP THEY OFFER A STANDAR CAR AND I ORDER AUTOMATIC CAR6,0 Okay
Sep 2016
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Well they did not have the vehicle I had reserved. They did upgrade me to a van type vehicle but was stick shift. No real issues just not my first choice from an SUV. The staff friendly and helpful no complaints on them.Cons:
Well I purchased insurance through Kayak. When arrived I got hit with an additional $200 and some dollars in insurance that was mandatory. I showed them insurance purchased and they said yes but does not cover all so I ended up paying over $350 in insurance. Just wish they were upfront before reserving car.10,0 Wonderful
Sep 2016
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Thas good7 locations in Guatemala City
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Avenida Petapa 22-29
+502 2208 9000
Guatemala City airport
+502 2208 9012
Zona 9
+502 2208 9020
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Blv. Principal Aeropuerto Parque De Alquiler De Autos
+502 2261 2525
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Aeropuerto Internacional La Aurora
+86 10 6064 1387
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Most popular car type | Mini |
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