Guatemala City travel guide

Guatemala City Tourism | Guatemala City Guide

You're Going to Love Guatemala City

With 994,938 inhabitants, Guatemala City is the most populous city in Guatemala.

Where to Eat in Guatemala City

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sublime (Calle 4-15 12 z. 14) and Hacienda Real - Majadas (Anillo Periférico 26 – 90 zona 11 Centro Comercial Las Majadas. 2 Accesos: por la Calzada Roosvelt y) are great picks.

When to visit Guatemala City

Guatemala City in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 157
1 night at 3-star hotel
Guatemala City in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 157
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Guatemala City

Plane

When flying to Guatemala City, you’ll arrive at La Aurora Airport, Guatemala (GUA), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Guatemala City, you’ll arrive at La Aurora Airport, Guatemala (GUA), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Guatemala City

Airlines serving Guatemala City

KLM
Good (858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,487 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,941 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,788 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,570 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,536 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,352 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (464 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (328 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,324 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (818 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (986 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (772 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (606 reviews)
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Where to stay in Guatemala City

From 5-star hotels such as the Real Intercontinental Guatemala, An IHG Hotel to great affordable options like the Hostal Villa Toscana, Guatemala City offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 189 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Don Felipe Aeropuerto and Hotel Ajau Colonial. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Guatemala City, with prices from S$ 8 to S$ 920 per night. Zona Historico is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Guatemala City are about 29% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Guatemala City

Most booked hotels in Guatemala City

Holiday Inn Guatemala
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 159+
Grand Tikal Futura Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 163+
Barceló Guatemala City
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 123+
The Westin Camino Real, Guatemala
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 196+
Wyndham Garden Guatemala City
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 145+
Conquistador Hotel & Conference Center
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 99+

Hiring a car in Guatemala City

Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Guatemala City is the Ace branch at 6ta Avenida 14-41 A Zona 13, which is 3 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay S$ 1.69 per litre in Guatemala City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 20.25 and S$ 26.99. The most frequently booked car type in Guatemala City is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Guatemala City is the Ace branch at 6ta Avenida 14-41 A Zona 13, which is 3 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay S$ 1.69 per litre in Guatemala City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 20.25 and S$ 26.99. The most frequently booked car type in Guatemala City is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.