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Compare prices on car rental in the whole of Guatemala with online booking. Through our search engine you can book a rental car in 3 simple steps. A car rented from us is free from surprises when you pick up the car. All our prices include airport fees, free mileage and necessary insurances, local taxes and fees. Let us help you find rental cars in Guatemala online. Good prices on luxury, family and economy cars. If you only want to rent a cheap vehicle from a specific agency of your choice, you can choose that when you do your search.

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Advice and tips about renting a car in Guatemala

Here we have put together some tips on what to consider when looking for a rental car in Guatemala and regions/states such as .

Book as early as possible

Book as early as possible, it will usually be more expensive if you wait. In large cities such as Guatemala City, Mixco, Villa Nueva, Petapa, San Juan Sacatepéquez, Quetzaltenango, Villa Canales, Escuintla, Chinautla and Chimaltenango, prices often rise the later you book. It can also be difficult to find cars at major airports such as Guatemala City-La Aurora Airport, Flores-Mundo Maya Airport, Coban Airport and Quezaltenango Airport, if you wait too long.

Compare prices from several companies and book the rental car on the Internet

Rent a car cheap in GuatemalaSearching and booking car rental on the Internet becomes cheaper and it is easier and takes less time. Compare many companies and sites to find the best price. Autoprio.com compares several companies at the same time in a single search via Cartrawler. We do not own any cars but only compare prices from different companies such as e.g. Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Budget, Thrifty, National, Enterprise, Alamo, Dollar and Payless, etc.

Review the contract & terms carefully

Review and read the rental conditions before booking the rental car. Autoprio.com offers rental cars from several different rental car companies and the conditions differ between the different companies. Smaller companies may have administrative fees to be paid on site that relate to refueling after return. Any fees are stated during the booking. Review and read the contract when you pick up your rental car. Autoprio.com offers cheap rental cars from several different rental car companies in Guatemala and the contract differs between the different companies. If there is something you do not understand in the contract, ask someone from the company on site or contact us directly.

Are there several of you who will drive the car? Where are you going?

Extra driver? If more than one person is driving the car, this must be stated at the time of booking or at the company upon arrival. Remember that there may be restrictions on driving the car to other countries and taking the car from or to islands such as .

Refuel the car before returning it

Different companies have different fuel conditions. If the car is to be refueled before return, do so to avoid extra fees from the rental car company. Some smaller companies have an administrative fee for refueling the car if it is to be left empty, which is stated in the conditions but not always in the total price. Look extra carefully at the refueling regulations! If the company has 'Pick up full, drop off empty' then there may be an administrative fee for refueling. Any fee is stated during the booking. It is often the cheaper companies that have 'Pick up full, drop off empty'.

Is free mileage / free miles included?

Check that free mileage is included in the rent. If free mileage is not included, check that the number of kilometers in the contract is sufficient. All major companies have unlimited mileage, but less expensive companies may have a maximum mileage per day.

Do a quick inspection upon pickup

Inspect and examine the rental car when you pick it up. Check that all damages, scratches and dents are included in the condition report. Check how big the deductible is! What often differentiates between smaller, cheaper companies in Guatemala and larger global companies is the amount of the deductible. Also read the conditions carefully when it comes to how the car is to be returned. Smaller local companies may have an administrative fee if the car is to be returned with an empty tank. Any fee is stated in our terms and conditions when you apply.

Frequently asked questions about car rental & renting a car in Guatemala

Are there any cross-border charges if you want to leave Guatemala?

The car rental agents like Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Thrifty, National, Budget and Enterprise may choose to charge you for cross-border travel. Any fees will need to be paid at the rental desk in Guatemala in local currency. We will state whether cross-border travel is allowed and in which countries at the time of booking under rental conditions at Autoprio.com.

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

Most car hire companies have a minimum age limit of 21 years for rentals. However, requirements may vary depending on the car rental company and destination country. Please note that there may be additional charges if the main driver is under 25 or over 75 years old to cover the extra insurance cost. Any additional fee will be mentioned at the time of booking under summary of charges before you confirm the reservation at Autoprio.com.

Are there extra charges for drop-off at a different location in Guatemala?

Yes, in most cases the car rental agents like Thrifty, Hertz, Europcar, Budget and Avis will charge an extra fee if you wish to return the vehicle at a different location in Guatemala. We will clearly state whether the one-way fee is included in the rental price or what additional cost may arise at the time of booking at Autoprio.com.

How can I find car rentals near me in Guatemala?

Do a search for the city, island or airport closest to you in Guatemala. A search for country or e.g. island in Guatemala lists the largest airports like Quezaltenango Airport, Flores-Mundo Maya Airport, Guatemala City-La Aurora Airport and Coban Airport. Then take a look at our map of cheap car hire companies to find the best rental cars near you.

What is the best rental car company in Guatemala?

Based on ratings and reviews on autoprio.com, the best car rental companies in Guatemala are Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Thrifty, National, Budget and Enterprise. You can find these car hire companies in cities like Villa Canales, Villa Nueva, San Juan Sacatepéquez, Escuintla, Mixco, Quetzaltenango, Chinautla, Petapa, Chimaltenango and Guatemala City.

Can I book without a credit card in Guatemala?

Yes. You can make a booking without a credit card with Autoprio.com in Guatemala. Note that, even if you choose to pay by debit card, you will have to provide a valid credit card in the driver’s name at the time of pick-up since the rental agent requires a credit card from which to take the rental deposit. Credit cards accepted for pick-up are MasterCard, Visa, and in some cases American Express.

What is the cheapest car rental company in Guatemala?

In the past 14 days, the cheapest rental cars were found on Autoprio.com at Mex, Advantage, Guatemala Renta Autos, National, Payless, Alamo, Dollar and Enterprise in cities like Villa Canales, Villa Nueva, San Juan Sacatepéquez, Escuintla, Mixco, Quetzaltenango, Chinautla, Petapa, Chimaltenango and Guatemala City, etc and at airports like Quezaltenango Airport, Flores-Mundo Maya Airport, Guatemala City-La Aurora Airport and Coban Airport, etc.

Which costs are included in the rental price in Guatemala?

In the majority of cases the rental price includes breakdown assistance, collision damage waiver, third party liability protection, unlimited mileage, airport fee and tax. Please note that the costs included may vary depending on the car rental company and destination. The car hire company may also choose to ask you for a deposit or excess at the rental desk in Guatemala. Make sure to check the rental conditions at the time of booking at Autoprio.com.

How much do you charge for excess in Guatemala?

The excess amount depends on the car hire company and the rented vehicle and it will be refunded within 10-28 days after the rental if there has been no damage. Cartrawler offer damage refund insurance in association with Autoprio.com insurance partners, which will allow you to claim for reimbursement in the event that you have been charged for collision damage or theft. This damage refund insurance can be purchased at the time of booking.

What are the most popular car rental locations in Guatemala?

Based on searches on autoprio.com, the most popular cities to rent a car in Guatemala are Villa Nueva, Guatemala City, Petapa, Chinautla, Chimaltenango, Mixco, Amatitlán, San Juan Sacatepéquez, Santa Catarina Pinula, Villa Canales, Quetzaltenango, Escuintla, Totonicapán, Huehuetenango and Chichicastenango. The most popular airports are Quezaltenango Airport, Flores-Mundo Maya Airport, Guatemala City-La Aurora Airport and Coban Airport.

Do I need an international driver’s licence in Guatemala?

If your licence is not printed in the Roman alphabet (i.e. Arabic, Greek, Russian or Chinese) you will need to bring an international driving licence and your domestic licence in Guatemala. If you are renting abroad (outside your country of residence, or outside where your license was issued), an international drivers licence is usually required regardless of the alphabet. International driver’s licences must be accompanied by the original domestic licence of the driver.

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Cheap Car Rental in GuatemalaHere you can compare rental cars and hiring of vehicles from several companies in cities in Guatemala. Look for and find the best prices on car rental. Search for and book directly in cities such as, Guatemala City, Mixco, Villa Nueva, Petapa, San Juan Sacatepéquez, Quetzaltenango, Villa Canales, Escuintla, Chinautla, Chimaltenango, Chichicastenango, Huehuetenango, Amatitlán, Totonicapán. We list prices from companies that are safe and quality assured so that there will not be any problems when you want to pick up your car.

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Guatemala facts

Guatemala (Republic of Guatemala) has approximately 13,550,000 inhabitants and is located in North America. Total surface/area 108,890 km² / 42,043 mi². Guatemala is the 68th largest country when it comes to inhabitants and the 108th largest regarding the surface in the world. The 4th largest country when it comes to inhabitants and the 8th largest regarding the surface in North America. The largest regions/states/counties are Departamento de Guatemala, Departamento del Quiché, Departamento de Huehuetenango, Departamento de Alta Verapaz, Departamento de Quetzaltenango, Departamento de Escuintla, Departamento de Jalapa, Departamento del Petén, Departamento de Totonicapán, Departamento de Izabal, Departamento de Sololá, Departamento de Santa Rosa, Departamento de Baja Verapaz, Departamento de Sacatepéquez, Departamento de Retalhuleu, Departamento de Jutiapa, Departamento de Zacapa, Suchitepeque, Departamento de San Marcos, Departamento de El Progreso, Departamento de Chiquimula and Departamento de Chimaltenango from a total of 22. Alternative names are República de Guatemala, Republic of Guatemala. The capital is Guatemala City where about 994,900 people live. Do you need to make a call? To make a call with a phone you use the country code +502. Websites mostly have the top domain .gt. Mexico, Honduras, Belize, El Salvador are neighboring countries. Is it included in the price to cross national borders? Usually not, the car rental company may charge a fee to cross national borders to Mexico, Honduras, Belize, El Salvador. All additional costs are paid directly at the rental desk in the local currency, Quetzal (GTQ). It is stated in the rental terms and during the booking whether it is allowed to cross national borders and to which countries. We give tips and recommendations on activities, experiences, attractions and destinations which you can visit during your stay in Guatemala. See the weather reports and find maps. The official currency is Quetzal (GTQ) and is used to pay your purchases with. The top five highest mountains are Cerro Tecún Umán (2650 m / 8,694 ft), Cerro El Volcán (1450 m / 4,757 ft), Cerro Pozo de Agua (1221 m / 4,006 ft), Cerro Caral (1144 m / 3,753 ft) and Cerro Zapote (828 m / 2,717 ft). Spanish are languages used in the country. The five largest cities are Guatemala City (c. 994900 pop), Mixco (c. 473100 pop), Villa Nueva (c. 406800 pop), Petapa (c. 141500 pop), San Juan Sacatepéquez (c. 136900 pop).

Tourist attractions & activities in Guatemala

Parque Central de CANALITOS, Turicentro el Paraiso, Parque la Villa de Guadalupe, Parque, Centro Recreativo Banco de Guatemala, Parque Lotificación la Montaña, Parque los Mixcos, Irtra de Amatitlan, Parque Municipal, Parque Central, Centro Acuatico la Libertad, Parque Privado de Residenciales San Antonio, Turicentro Agua Santa, Ingreso senderos de Alux and IRTRA Mundo Petapa are water parks, amusement parks, or theme parks. Looking for activities and experiences with the kids? Aquarium, tropical houses, zoos, tropicarium, animal parks and terrarium are for example Macaw Mountain, Zoologico Zacapa, Zoológico la Aurora, Macaw mountain bird park, Interior Zoológico and Auto Safari Chapín. Looking at exotic animals? DISTRIBUIDORA COCA COLA, Beneficio, PEPSI, SUPERMERCADO OASIS, BODEGA DE CAFE, Bodega and Bodega de la Gallo are examples of wine producers and vineyards. Thinking of going on a wine trip to Guatemala? Take the opportunity to taste the local wine during your holiday.

Cheap car rental with unlimited mileage in Guatemala

There are many different models and sizes of cars to choose from. Fleet list in Guatemala: Compact cars (Compact), Cargo van, Standard cars (Standard), 9 seater minivan / Minibus (9 seat minivan), Special cars (Special), Small-medium truck-lorry (Small-medium truck), Minivan, 5 seater minivan (5 seat minivan), Hybrid cars, Intermediate elite, Mini cars (Mini), 7 seater minivan (7 seat minivan), Fullsize elite, SUV / Jeep (SUV), Large truck-lorry (Large truck), Small SUV, Compact elite, Convertible, Estate, Medium SUV, Mini elite, Moped, Economy elite, Economy cars (Economy), Fullsize cars (Fullsize), Intermediate, Luxury cars (Luxury), Electric cars, Exotic cars (Exotic), Luxury elite, Premium cars (Premium). Big cities and popular destinations have more car types to choose from. If you want to rent a luxury car then search at the major airports and the most popular destinations in the major regions such as Departamento de Guatemala, Departamento del Quiché, Departamento de Huehuetenango, Departamento de Alta Verapaz, Departamento de Quetzaltenango, Departamento de Escuintla, Departamento de Jalapa, Departamento del Petén, Departamento de Totonicapán, Departamento de Izabal, Departamento de Sololá, Departamento de Santa Rosa, Departamento de Baja Verapaz, Departamento de Sacatepéquez, Departamento de Retalhuleu, Departamento de Jutiapa, Departamento de Zacapa, Suchitepeque, Departamento de San Marcos, Departamento de El Progreso, Departamento de Chiquimula and Departamento de Chimaltenango etc. It can also be harder to find and book special cars during peak season, if you do not search well in advance, before you need your rental car.

Cars you can rent in Guatemala are e.g. 7 seater minivan: e.g. Peugeot 807, Chrysler Voyager, etc. Intermediate: e.g. Chevrolet Cobalt, Toyota Avensis, etc. SUV / Jeep: e.g. BMW X5, Suzuki Jimny, Toyota Rav4, Ford Escape, Mitsubishi Nativa, etc. Cargo van: e.g. Mitsubishi L200 Pickup, Nissan Navara, Nissan Pickup, Hybrid cars, Mini elite, Fullsize cars, etc. Economy cars: e.g. Toyota Yaris, Toyota Yaris Sedan, Opel Corsa, Small SUV, Luxury elite, etc. Minivan: e.g. Hyundai H1, Toyota Hiace, Toyota Minibus, Large truck-lorry, Compact elite, Premium cars, Estate, etc. Mini cars: e.g. Kia Picanto, Chevrolet Sonic, 5 seater minivan, Convertible, Fullsize elite, etc. Compact cars: e.g. Nissan Versa, Nissan Almera, Ford Focus, Small-medium truck-lorry, Intermediate elite, etc. Standard cars: e.g. Mazda BT50, Exotic cars, Economy elite, etc. Luxury cars: e.g. Toyota Fortuner, etc. 9 seater minivan / Minibus: e.g. Renault Trafic, Electric cars, Special cars, Moped, Medium SUV, etc. However, in smaller cities and on islands like Islote Tzilinabaj, Cayo Santa Isabel, Islote Santa Bárbara, Cayo Piedra, Islote Pedregal, Cayo Palomo, Islote Pajaibal, Islote de los Gatos, Islote Lepete, Cayo de La Graciosa, Cayo Julio, Islote Jacinto Rodríguez Díaz, Islote El Hospital, Islote Cojolyá, Isla del Chino, Cayo Grande, La Isla del Tular, Islote Gayón, Isla de Flores, Islote Góngora, Islote San Felipe, Islote Agua Azul, Islote La Paloma, Islote No Te Metas, Islote Cancaná, Islote Jacobo, Islote El Lineco, Islote La Caoba, Islote de Los Patos, Islote El Caribe, Islote San Isidro, Islote La Culebra, Islote La Anchura, Islote San Francisco, Islote Mercedes, Islote Tierra Blanca, Islote del Pato, Islote La Isla, Islote Topoxté, Islote El Porvenir, Islote La Reforma, Islote San Diego and Islote Pachitulul etc, the range is smaller.

Traffic regulations and car driving

As in all countries on earth the number of traffic rules in Guatemala can be endless, but it does not impose any problems renting and driving a car. In larger cities such as Guatemala City, Mixco, Villa Nueva, Petapa, San Juan Sacatepéquez, Quetzaltenango, Villa Canales, Escuintla, Chinautla, Chimaltenango, Chichicastenango, Huehuetenango, Amatitlán, Totonicapán, it is sometimes difficult to drive a car. At rush hour, there can be a lot of traffic and it can be difficult to find parking. Learn the most important traffic and parking regulations to ensure a safe trip and that you abide the law.

What to consider when looking for a rental car in Guatemala?

Book the car in Guatemala before your trip, it is almost always cheaper. Also, book as early as possible, it becomes more expensive the closer you get to your trip. If your car is supposed to be collected at an airport you should book before you leave, as in Guatemala City La Aurora International Airport, Flores Mundo Maya Airport, Coban Airport, Quezaltenango Los Altos Airport, Río Dulce Las Vegas Airport, El Mirador Heliport, dos Lagunas Biotopo Protegido Naachtun Airport and El Naranjo Airport. To find the best price for a car, autoprio.com compares, among others, the following companies; National, Payless, Guatemala Renta Autos, Budget, Advantage, Europcar, Dollar, Alamo, Hertz, Mex, Enterprise, Thrifty, Avis in Guatemala.

Destinations in Guatemala

Compare car rental and find cheap hire cars in regions such as: -. Find the best hire cars and the cheapest car rental in towns such as: Cheap Car Hire Guatemala City, Car Rental Mixco, Rent a Car Villa Nueva, Petapa, San Juan Sacatepéquez, Quetzaltenango, Villa Canales, Escuintla, Chinautla, Chimaltenango, Chichicastenango, Huehuetenango, Amatitlán, Totonicapán, Santa Catarina Pinula, Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Puerto Barrios, San Francisco El Alto, Cobán and San José Pinula. We have an easy and safe booking system of rental cars online in Guatemala. Compare car hire and van rental in airports such as: Cheap Car Rental Guatemala City-La Aurora Airport, Rent a Car Cheap Flores-Mundo Maya Airport, Cheap Rental Cars Coban Airport and Quezaltenango Airport.

Car rental companies we compare in Guatemala

Europcar, Hertz, Budget, Guatemala Renta Autos, Alamo, National, Thrifty, Advantage, Payless, Mex, Dollar, Avis and Enterprise are the companies autoprio.com compares in Guatemala to find the best price.

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