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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 3 July 2026.

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Intermediate
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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?

Book your car hire in Guatemala 1 day before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R245/day on average when booked 1 day ahead, which saves you 931% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Guatemala?

Ace is currently the cheapest car hire company in Guatemala with deals as low as R7,15/day found in the past two weeks. NextCar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R9,36/day.

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

At Guatemala, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just R326. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R539 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Guatemala, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just R326. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R539 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R343

February

R326

March

R392

April

R359

May

R359

June

R473

July

R457

August

R375

September

R326

October

R343

November

R343

December

R539

What car do most people hire in Guatemala?

Compact cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Guatemala. Mini cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Guatemala?

Avis has 6 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. NextCar has the second-highest number of locations in Guatemala at 2.

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Top rental 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 3 July 2026.

National

9,0
Wonderful
2 reviews•13 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,0

NextCar

8,0
Very Good
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9,5

Comfort

9,5

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,5

Value

8,0

Avis

5,9
Fair
10 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

6,5

Comfort

6,2

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,0

Ace

4,5
Mediocre
12 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

5,6

Comfort

5,4

Overall

4,5

Pick-up/drop-off

4,8

Value

4,8

Europcar

3,4
Poor
23 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

4,6

Comfort

4,2

Overall

3,4

Pick-up/drop-off

3,8

Value

3,5

Payless

2,5
Poor
5 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

2,5

Comfort

2,5

Overall

2,5

Pick-up/drop-off

2,5

Value

2,5

Thrifty

2,5
Poor
11 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

5,0

Comfort

3,8

Overall

2,5

Pick-up/drop-off

2,5

Value

2,8

America Car Rental

2,0
Poor
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

2,0

Comfort

2,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

2,0

Value

2,0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Guatemala, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 3 July 2026.

  • 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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