Car hire in Guatemala

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Guatemala car hire at a glance

Most popular providerAce Rent a Car
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
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Cheapest month to rentAugust
Best time to book3 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Guatemala could cost, we've pulled prices from Guatemala City.

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Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Guatemala

The cheapest month to rent a car in Guatemala is August, when the average cost per day is $40. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is July, when the average cost per day is $41. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Guatemala is January.
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To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Guatemala could cost, we've pulled prices from Guatemala City.

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Getting the cheapest car rental in Guatemala

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Guatemala is Luxury.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire company in Guatemala is Ace Rent a Car. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with Ace Rent a Car.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 3 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are $37 a day and $66 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Guatemala you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Guatemala. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Guatemala is Guatemala City. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Guatemala City.

Hire a car long term in Guatemala

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Guatemala with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

Car hire in Guatemala: FAQs

To rent a car with most companies in Guatemala you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
Our travellers best rated car hire company in Guatemala is Ace Rent a Car. You can rent a car with them for $390 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Ace Rent a Car, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Guatemala depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Guatemala, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in Guatemala. First, you need to decide where in Guatemala you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Guatemala. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Guatemala you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Guatemala City. On average, it costs $39 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is $37 per day.