While visiting, is it worthwhile to rent a car while visiting Guatemala?

Rental cars in Guatemala are a prudent way of vacationing or touring the city. You'll find multiple parking locations on streets, parking garages, private parking lots, or hotel parking, with fees often on an hourly basis. Traffic in Guatemala can be notorious, with early morning and evening peak hours sometimes bringing traffic to a halt. With car rentals in Guatemala, it's possible to tour sites in neighboring cities, for instance, Acatenango and Urlanta Falls. Guatemala is fairly walkable, thanks to the proximity of amenities to residential neighborhoods. However, you'll benefit from driving if you want to take a trip to locations that are a distance away from the city center. You can secure a cheap car rental in Guatemala and go on a tour around the colorful and colonial city Antigua that's just about an hour away from the city center and has sights such as Santa Catalina Arch and Iglesia de la Merced.

What different driving laws should I keep in mind while driving in Guatemala?

From an economy car rental, an electric car rental, or a luxury car rental in Guatemala, booking a car will come with various driving rules. It's a requirement to drive on the right-hand side of the road, with exceptions such as overtaking or changing lanes. The law necessitates that you always put on a seat belt when driving. You will be driving illegally if your blood alcohol content is 0.08% or more, and we recommend that you don't drink and drive. Guatemalan driving laws prohibit the use of mobile phones when driving, apart from when using hands-free systems. It would be best if you always yielded when getting into a traffic circle and never turn right on a red. Check with Guatemala's motor vehicle department for driving laws and any recent changes before driving on the city's roads.

What kind of driver’s license do you need to rent a car in Guatemala?

If you're considering car rentals in Guatemala, know that you'll require a valid driver's license to book a vehicle. Foreign visitors must submit driver's licenses valid in their home countries, and these licenses are only acceptable for the first 30 days. It's recommendable that international drivers secure an international driving permit that will be acceptable for longer stays and always carry their passports when driving. While the minimum driving age in Guatemala is 18 years, you must be at least 25 years and have a year's driving experience to qualify for Guatemala car rentals.

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Economy	$13/day
Compact	$16/day
Intermediate	$18/day
Minivan	$44/day
Full-size SUV	$48/day
Mini	$15/day
Passenger van	$56/day
Pickup truck	$42/day
Premium SUV	$66/day
Intermediate SUV	$26/day
Compact SUV	$31/day
Standard SUV	$37/day

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	All Car Types	$44 - $63

The average price of a small car rental in Guatemala City, Guatemala is $28. The cheapest time to rent a small car in Guatemala City, Guatemala is in May. The price is 22% lower than the rest of the year at just $22 per day. A small car rental is typically 44% less expensive than the average rental car in Guatemala City. The average price of a vehicle rental in Guatemala City can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Guatemala City small car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a medium car rental in Guatemala City, Guatemala is $52. The cheapest time to rent a medium car in Guatemala City, Guatemala is in January. The price is 14% lower than the rest of the year at just $46 per day. A medium car rental is typically 6% more expensive than the average rental car in Guatemala City. The average price of a vehicle rental in Guatemala City can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Guatemala City medium car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a large car rental in Guatemala City, Guatemala is $66. The cheapest time to rent a large car in Guatemala City, Guatemala is in October. The price is 9% lower than the rest of the year at just $61 per day. A large car rental is typically 26% more expensive than the average rental car in Guatemala City. The average price of a vehicle rental in Guatemala City can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.

The average price of a SUV rental in Guatemala City, Guatemala is $58. The cheapest time to rent a SUV in Guatemala City, Guatemala is in April. The price is 14% lower than the rest of the year at just $51 per day. A SUV rental is typically 16% more expensive than the average rental car in Guatemala City. The average price of a vehicle rental in Guatemala City can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Guatemala City SUV rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a van rental in Guatemala City, Guatemala is $68. The cheapest time to rent a van in Guatemala City, Guatemala is in April. The price is 12% lower than the rest of the year at just $60 per day. A van rental is typically 27% more expensive than the average rental car in Guatemala City. The average price of a vehicle rental in Guatemala City can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Guatemala City van rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a pickup truck rental in Guatemala City, Guatemala is $57. The cheapest time to rent a pickup truck in Guatemala City, Guatemala is in January. The price is 25% lower than the rest of the year at just $44 per day. A pickup truck rental is typically 14% more expensive than the average rental car in Guatemala City. The average price of a vehicle rental in Guatemala City can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Guatemala City pickup truck rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a luxury car rental in Guatemala City, Guatemala is $90. The cheapest time to rent a luxury car in Guatemala City, Guatemala is in April. The price is 19% lower than the rest of the year at just $74 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 46% more expensive than the average rental car in Guatemala City. The average price of a vehicle rental in Guatemala City can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.

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What is the cheapest rental car agency in Guatemala City?

The cheapest rental cars in Guatemala City are generally found through NextCar. When booking with NextCar, you may be able to find rental car prices for as low as $9/day. The average price to rent a car in Guatemala City is $24/day.

What car rental company in Guatemala City has the most locations?

National has the most locations of any rental car company in Guatemala City, with 8 locations.

What car do most people rent in Guatemala City?

Renting the Hyundai H-1 in Guatemala City is the most popular car rental among momondo users, followed by renting the Kia Rio. Our users have seen Hyundai H-1 deals in Guatemala City for $60 per day on average, and as cheap as $10 per day. It’s an average of $20 per day to rent the Kia Rio in Guatemala City, though you may find prices as low as $13 per day.

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Alamo

7.8

Good

34 reviews•7 locations

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2.0

Poor|May 2022

I never will use this company again ever

10.0

Wonderful|May 2022

Everything was excellent! Their customer service is amazing! I would just like a bit more info on where to go right from the moment you make the reservation cause I was waiting for a bit until it occurred to me to call ha! However not everyone coming from out of town will have access to call a Guatemalan phone number. THANK YOU for a great experience!

2.0

Poor|Apr 2022

When I arrive to Alamo they had one car which I was the one I reserve but the guy in charge told me that they didn’t have any more cars and he didn’t know if they were gonna get more so I never got the car 10 minute later 4 guys shows up to rent the car I had reserve I believe they rent the car for higher price because it was Semana Santa en guate and I told the guy I was gonna put a report when I get lo los Ángel from Guatemala and he told me to go ahead that it i did the reservations in la not Guatemala very bad experience

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2022

JianCarlo is a rockstar! Did a lot of research as to which companies were good/legit/formal, and Alamo was the only one that made the cut. No hidden fees or agendas and the service was beyond expectations. JianCarlo went above and beyond helping us during a crisis, I truly hope he's cherished in the organization.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2021

Everything it's perfect. thank you!!

2.0

Poor|Jun 2021

Service was poor. Didn’t honor reservation

1 out of 12

Europcar

3.0

Poor

34 reviews•2 locations

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

I had a reservation and they didn’t have cars!!! Why take the damn reservation if you won’t be accommodate us!!!!

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

When we arrived, they didn't have any car of any size available for my reservation; the friendly representative at the counter told us they were overbook because of the holidays, and he offered to help find alternatives with other rental companies. It was very frustrating because it forced us to change our plans and scramble to find another way to travel that day. To make this service better they should either have more units available or manage better their inventory to avoid overbooking.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2022

We have been given a car that was dented on every single corner and side, scratches everywhere and very dated. Not a problem, considering the money we've paid. HOWEVER, once we got at the counter, we have been asked to pay the car insurance (in lieu of the deposit blocked on the card), which is standard for all car rental companies. The only exception was, that we have been traveling before abroad and rented cars in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Iceland and other cities in Europe. Usually the car insurance fee is somewhere in the region of the rental fee (i.e. £200 for rental = approx. £200 for insurance). On this occasion though, we've been told that the insurance was mandatory (not optional) and the options we had were $45/day for minimum insurance (covers nothing basically), $70/day for average insurance (covers almost everything, including accidental tip-over, scratches, etc.) or $100/day for the full coverage (almost full, as 1 thing from their list was not covered). We have agreed finally to pay the outrageous fee of nearly $600 for insurance although was not very fair and exaggerated. After this, the team needed to mention also (very convenient at the end after we made the payment for insurance), that although we have paid for the insurance, we still need to lock a deposit on the card of nearly $600. That was outrageous!!! But we had no other option but to pay that too. The tip of the iceberg though, was when we have returned the car with now had a minor scratch (Guatemala City is crazy to drive in), the Europcar team claimed, that the "medium insurance" covers only 50% of the damages. Although on windshield and windows, the insurance clearly specified 40% coverage only, on all other items (including tip-over of car and rims, scratches, dents, etc.) there was no mentioning of percentage cover. THIS WAS CLEARLY A LOW MOVE ON THEIR PART! We obviously made our case and stated, that if this was their position then we will have no other option but to complain even further. One of their employee, had the nerve to even suggest that 'none of this would have happened if we would have purchased the full coverage'. What a t.w.a.t!!!! We had to argue with one of their managers on the spot and told him that this is outrageous, explained our point of view so we can finish as soon as possible with closing the paperwork so wee can catch our flight. When I told them that I prefer to roll over the car and give it back as this is covered by the insurance fully, rather than the scratches, he started smiling, then switched the story, saying that the insurance leaflet we had is not the contract, and THE CONTRACT WE HAVE SIGNED takes precedence, therefore, they are entitled to charge us and that clearly states that the medium coverage, allows only for 50% cover. When asked to find the clause in contract that states this, he gave up and told their colleagues to release the papers so we can go, with no extra cost. We have felt abused (financially) by Europcar and their employees and I can reassure them, that even if I have to go elsewhere and pay a higher price, WE WILL NEVER AGAIN USE THEM. It's not just about the money, it is the principle. Just because you can, doesn't mean that you have to abuse you clients. We have been rudely spoken too, cornered to pay the fees, and felt ambushed when 4-5 of them gathered around us to try and "convince" us that we are at fault. This is the worst experience we have encountered this time. Please bear in mind that we have hired before cars in Guatemala from Alamo few years before and we are used with the terms and conditions of rental companies in Guatemala. We have also rented cars from Europcar in Europe, so they cannot say that Europcar has different rules and terms in different countries. Usually the terms and conditions and the criteria of rental are quite similar across all rental companies, across borders. Bottom of line, worst experience ever!!

2.0

Poor|Apr 2022

Expedia offered a great deal on the rental car, but when i got to Europcar rental office I was informed that the insurance i had purchased with Expedia wasn't valid and i had to make new insurance. Their minimum insurance rate was 40USD a day - more expensive than renting the car!!!. This minimum rate did not cover accidents or thefts. It ends up costing me much more than the rate I was promised. I don't know if Expedia insurance would have covered me, but it wasn't accepted at the rental office.

2.0

Poor|Apr 2022

2.0

Poor|Apr 2022

They didnt have a car to rent us, even though with made the reservation 4 months before arriving.

1 out of 12

National

9.3

Wonderful

1 review•8 locations

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8

Good

5 reviews•7 locations

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Hertz

6.5

Okay

6 reviews•6 locations

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Dollar

5.5

Fair

5 reviews•4 locations

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Avis

4.9

Mediocre

12 reviews•2 locations

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8.0

Very good|Jan 2022

The drop off procedure was irregular. I asked if the office was going to be opened and they said yes. When I arrived that office was closed, no one gave me my vouchers or papers that proved that the condition of the car or gas level was according to AVIS expectations. One day later I had to call and asked for my contract to be formally closed.

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2021

A good experience

1.9

Poor|Jul 2021

Did not have the car I asked for and canceled on me one hour before pickup

1.9

Poor|Jul 2021

I did my reservation online through Kayak and received a confirmation. I checked in online and then arrived at the location, to find out they did not have the vehicle I requested or any vehicles period. I had to request a ride back to where I was staying, and hesitantly they agreed to drop me off. They did not attempt to find a solution to the problem at all. They simply (politely, but directly) stated they had no vehicles and could do nothing about it.

1 out of 4

Ace

4.5

Mediocre

5 reviews•1 location

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4.0

Mediocre|Jun 2023

There was no agent at the airport counter although I had indicated an arrival time upon reservation. We found someone from another rental company to kindly make a phone call for us to the contact phone number left on a piece of papier at the counter. Someone came to pick us up and drive us to another location which made me uncomfortable since I was with my young niece and the area was unlighted and in a back street, not a main road. The car was banged up and scratch and after less than 10 km, it started acting up (kept slowing down on it's own and starting back up) with lights coming on in the dashboard. We eventually made it to Antigua from Guatemala city and I called Ace. The eventually came to deliver a new car the next evening. It was a compact car (I had rented an intermediate). The Ace agent told me I should make a claim with Kayak.

2.0

Poor|May 2023

I had prepaid the fee for the car rental one month before I came to pick it up and had reserved for a Toyota Camry or equivalent. When I arrived to pick it up at the reserved time I had to wait 1/2 hr and the car given to me is a much smaller Toyota Agra. The car was beat up with a rear bumper falling off and floor mats worn to the chassis. When I confronted them on this they admitted it and promised to deliver to my hotel a Camry ( or comparable car) but never did so. When I returned the car and requested a partial refund they said the manager wasn't available. I feel Kayak shouldn't list this very shady car rental company that falsely advertises.

2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

Booked an automatic but only stick available. Forced me to take insurance. Not in airport, no one at counter. Had to shuttle over

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

ACE's location as advertised as being at the airport terminal: it is not. The actual location is several blocks away and it is not walkable. Waited over an hour for a shuttle. I had reserved an automatic and was told they only rent manuals. They said they were unable to issue a refund and that I would have to contact the company I booked online with. If you are renting a car in Guatemala City, do not waste your time with this company.

1 out of 2

Quick facts about car rentals in Guatemala City

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Most Popular Agency	Ace
Popular Car Types	Economy, SUV, Passenger Van
Cheapest Rental Car	$16
Most Popular Model	Hyundai H-1

The most popular Guatemala City car rental agency found on momondo this month is Ace. Other top choices for car rental companies are Thrifty and Alamo

The following car types were offered at rental car companies in Guatemala City in the past 72 hours: Economy, SUV, Passenger Van.

The lowest price for a rental car in Guatemala City is $16/day. For this area, you can expect average prices starting from $38/day.

The most popular car model to rent in Guatemala City in the past 7 days is the Hyundai H-1. Our users also prefer the Kia Rio as an alternative.

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How much will it cost to rent a car in Guatemala City, Guatemala in May?

$38 is the cost of a weekend car rental in Guatemala City for May, with cheap deals starting as low as $9. Deals are a little different for a week-long rental - starting at around $10, with an average price of $36.

Is there a fee to cancel my Guatemala City, Guatemala car rental?

The majority of the Guatemala City car rental agencies that we partner with do not have a cancellation fee. This means that if your plans change unexpectedly, many car rental centers in Guatemala City such as Alamo, Europcar, and National often offer cancellation free of charge based on when you booked.

What car rental company has the Toyota Fortuner in Guatemala City?

If you’re interested in renting the Toyota Fortuner in Guatemala City, then Alamo is the most popular car rental company in the city that offers this vehicle (as well as other similar Luxury rentals). Toyota Fortuner rentals in Guatemala City from Alamo are $86 per day on average.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Guatemala City?

Prices for cars in Guatemala City were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Guatemala City?

As of April 2024, there are 65 operators available to choose from for cars in Guatemala City.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Guatemala City?

Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including Guatemala City. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to rent a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred rental company before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Guatemala City?

To rent a car in Guatemala City, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.

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Why should I use momondo to book a car rental in Guatemala City?

Booking a car rental in Guatemala City via momondo could save you time and money. momondo provides you with a wide selection of options and cars as we search thousands of car rental websites and locations to enable you to make the best choice for your trip.

How does momondo help me find the best car rental deal in Guatemala City?

momondo helps you find the best car rental deal in Guatemala City by allowing you to filter results by price, capacity, car features, drop off, pick-up location and many more.

Does momondo show car rental deals in Guatemala City with free cancellation?

Free cancellation is a policy that can be filtered on momondo car rental searches for Guatemala City and all other locations. Availability may vary by location.

Can I rent a car with a fair fuel policy in Guatemala City on momondo?

Absolutely! momondo offers this feature when searching for a rental car in Guatemala City.

Can I find a car rental in Guatemala City which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?

Yes, rental cars in Guatemala City with enhanced cleaning options can be searched for on momondo.

Can I search for rental cars in Guatemala City with unlimited mileage on momondo?

momondo offers a filter specifically for unlimited mileage on car rentals in Guatemala City.

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What is the cheapest rental car agency in Guatemala City?

The cheapest rental cars in Guatemala City are generally found through NextCar. When booking with NextCar, you may be able to find rental car prices for as low as $9/day. The average price to rent a car in Guatemala City is $24/day.

What car rental company in Guatemala City has the most locations?

National has the most locations of any rental car company in Guatemala City, with 8 locations.

What car do most people rent in Guatemala City?

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How much will it cost to rent a car in Guatemala City, Guatemala in May?

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What car rental company has the Toyota Fortuner in Guatemala City?

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Guatemala City?

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Guatemala City?

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Guatemala City?

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Guatemala City?

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car rental in Guatemala City?

How does momondo help me find the best car rental deal in Guatemala City?

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