Guatemala

Cheap Car Hire in Guatemala

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Guatemala car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Guatemala. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 11 March 2026.

Most popular company

Thrifty

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

$19

Cheapest price per day

$19

Cheapflights insights for Guatemala car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Guatemala, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Guatemala?

For the best savings on car hire in Guatemala, make your reservation 65 days before pickup. The average price then is just $23/day – about 12% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Guatemala?

Planning to hire a car in Guatemala? February is the cheapest month, costing about $28 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $48. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$30

February

$28

March

$37

April

$44

May

$34

June

$41

July

$41

August

$32

September

$28

October

$30

November

$30

December

$48

Which car hire company has the most locations in Guatemala?

Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National have 13 locations in Guatemala, more than any other car hire company in the area.

Top hire agencies in Guatemala

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Guatemala known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Guatemala. Reviews were last updated on 11 March 2026.

Europcar

3.2
Poor
31 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.5

Comfort

4.2

Overall

3.2

Pick-up/drop-off

3.6

Value

3.3

National

9.3
Wonderful
3 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.3

Alamo

7.8
Good
22 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
7 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.7

Hertz

6.2
Okay
14 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.9

Avis

5.9
Fair
11 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.0

Dollar

5.3
Fair
4 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.7

Comfort

5.3

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.3

Fox

4.6
Mediocre
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

4.6

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

5.3

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Guatemala, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 March 2026.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Guatemala?

    When hiring a car in Guatemala, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Thrifty, and with prices around $19/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Thrifty is ECONOMY, which starts as low as $19/day.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Guatemala?

    When visiting Guatemala, it is typically cheapest to hire your car in Guatemala City where rental cars typically will cost around $19/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Guatemala was found in Guatemala City for just $19/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Guatemala?

    In Guatemala, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.

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