Average cost of trip to Guatemala
Accommodation, food, transport and entertainment costs in Guatemala
Updated Jan. 29, 2021How much money are you going to need for your trip to Guatemala? You should plan to spend around Q908.06 ($115.53) per day on your trip to Guatemala for one person and Q1,187.33 ($151.06) for two when traveling. This budget includes accommodation costs for 2 adults in a good 4-star hotel (Q628.80 $80.00), lunch in a local restaurant, street food and drinks for a day (Q227.15 $28.90) and some entertainment (Q331.38 $42.16) for two. Find more about Guatemala travel budget in 2020 below.
How much will a one-week trip to Guatemala cost? The average one-week vacaction cost to Guatemala is around Q14,376.31 ($1,829.05) for one person and around Q23,470.69 ($2,986.10) for a couple including flights. February is the cheapest month to go to Guatemala.
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💰 Is it expensive to visit Guatemala?
A lot of people want to visit Guatemala and wonder what the budget would be like. Like with any vacation, the cost depends on where you’re flying from, what kind of accommodations you’re looking for and what you want to see or how you want to spend time. We're colleting all these travel costs from other travellers just like you, so you can make a better estimate of the budget for a trip that matches your own preferences.
✈ Cost of flights to Guatemala from
How much does it cost to fly to Guatemala? High season for flights to Guatemala spans from June to August — prepare to pay $914.00 and more for your return flight to Guatemala. The period from January to May is considered the low season and the average fares for flights are generally cheaper: you can usually get a return flight for about $699.00 on average. And if you're lucky, you can even find a better deal!
🛏 Average prices for accommodation in Guatemala
How much do hotels charge per night in Guatemala? High season in Guatemala runs from April to January. One night in a mid-range hotel during these months costs around $29.00. Low season spans from February to March. You can get a room for a night for as low as $0.00. Some nice bargains are usually also available, especially at the higher end resorts.
AirBnB. Double rooms in AirBnB cost around $29.00 per night, but prices can go up to 0% higher during high season.
Added | Type of Accomodation | Month of Stay | Price Per Night, $ |
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Jan. 29, 2021 | AirBnB | January | $27.42 |
Jan. 19, 2021 | AirBnB | January | $24.08 |
Jan. 14, 2021 | AirBnB | January | $23.50 |
Jan. 9, 2021 | AirBnB | January | $27.75 |
Dec. 30, 2020 | AirBnB | December | $26.42 |
Dec. 24, 2020 | AirBnB | December | $27.00 |
Dec. 16, 2020 | AirBnB | December | $32.08 |
Dec. 11, 2020 | AirBnB | December | $30.17 |
Dec. 6, 2020 | AirBnB | December | $31.25 |
Nov. 26, 2020 | AirBnB | November | $27.75 |
🍲 Average prices for food and eating out in Guatemala
How much does food in Guatemala cost? The average cost of food and drinks in Guatemala is Q0.00 ($0.00) per day for one person. An average street food meal in Guatemala would cost you around Q37.33 ($4.75). A sit-in dinner for two people would cost around Q91.73 ($11.67). Lunch in a mid-range cafe or restaurant would cost you something between the two.
How much do drinks cost? A bottle of water in Guatemala is around Q12.10 ($1.54). A soft drink is around Q6.29 ($0.80) when you buy it in a supermarket. A beer would cost you around Q16.98 ($2.16) when you buy it in a bar. Alcoholic cocktails in bars and night clubs are Q22.09 ($2.81) per cocktail.
Type | Average Price | Add Your Input! |
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Supermarket Drinks | ||
🥤 Soft Drink | Q6.29 ≈$0.80 | |
🍺 Beer | — | |
💧 Bottle of Water | Q12.10 ≈$1.54 | |
Bar Drinks | ||
🥤 Soft Drink | — | |
🍺 Beer | Q16.98 ≈$2.16 | |
🍹 Alcoholic Cocktail | Q22.09 ≈$2.81 | |
Meals | ||
🍽 Dinner for Two | Q91.73 ≈$11.67 | |
🌯 Street Food | Q37.33 ≈$4.75 | |
🍿 Local Snack | — |
Added | Type | Price, GTQ |
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April 23, 2020 | 🥤 Soft Drink | Q4.24 $0.54 |
April 23, 2020 | 🍺 Beer | Q12.73 $1.62 |
April 23, 2020 | 🍽 Dinner for Two | Q63.67 $8.10 |
April 23, 2020 | 🌯 Street Food | Q63.67 $8.10 |
April 23, 2020 | 🍹 Alcoholic Cocktail | Q22.00 $2.80 |
April 23, 2020 | 💧 Bottle of Water | Q15.00 $1.91 |
April 23, 2020 | 🍽 Dinner for Two | Q77.00 $9.80 |
April 23, 2020 | 🌯 Street Food | Q30.00 $3.82 |
April 23, 2020 | 🍽 Dinner for Two | Q40.71 $5.18 |
April 23, 2020 | 🍽 Dinner for Two | Q226.68 $28.84 |
🏛 Average prices for entertainment in Guatemala
What are the prices for entertainment and activities in Guatemala?
Type | Average Price |
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🏰 Group Tour | — |
🏛 Museum | — |
🤹 Show or Theatre | Q147.61 ≈$18.78 |
🕺 Night Club | — |
🏄 Experience | — |
Added | Type of Entertainment of Activity | Price, GTQ |
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April 23, 2020 | 🤹 Show or Theatre | Q147.00 $18.70 |
April 23, 2020 | 🤹 Show or Theatre | Q45.82 $5.83 |
April 20, 2020 | 🤹 Show or Theatre | Q147.00 $18.70 |
🚌 Average prices for transport and car rentals in Guatemala
How much does airport transfer cost in Guatemala? The average cost of a 20-minute taxi ride is approximately Q36.16 ($4.60).
Type | Average Price | Add Your Input! |
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Transfers | ||
🚍 Airport Transfer | — | |
Taxi | ||
🚖 Taxi | Q36.16 ≈$4.60 | |
Public Transport | ||
🚉 Public Transport | Q21.69 ≈$2.76 | |
Transport Rentals | ||
🚉 Regular Car Rental, per day | — | |
🏍 Motorbike Rental, per day | — |
Added | Type of Transport | Price, GTQ |
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April 23, 2020 | 🚉 Public Transport | Q7.20 $0.92 |
April 23, 2020 | 🚖 Taxi | Q36.00 $4.58 |
April 23, 2020 | 🚖 Taxi | Q4.09 $0.52 |
April 23, 2020 | 🚉 Public Transport | Q2.04 $0.26 |
April 20, 2020 | 🚉 Public Transport | Q36.00 $4.58 |
April 20, 2020 | 🚖 Taxi | Q36.00 $4.58 |
☀ Weather in Guatemala
The hottest season in Guatemala runs from February to June. The average temperature is around 26 °C. The rainy season is from May to October with average rainfall of 290mm.
🤑 Calculate your Guatemala travel budget
Destination in Guatemala | Total | Flight | Accomodation | Eating Out | Entertainment | Transport | Pocket Cash |
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Guatemala | 1829.1 | 806 | 560 | 101.2 | 147.6 | 43.8 | 170.5 |