If you plan on renting a car in Guatemala and you are flying into the La Aurora International Airport, there are plenty of rental car booths that you can choose from. If you wish to spend a few days in Guatemala City on foot before heading out into the countryside in a private vehicle, then you don’t have to go all the way back to the airport to rent a car.

Within Guatemala City there are several of different places to choose from when renting a car. Two of the main car rental agencies in Guatemala City are Guatemala Renta Autos and Hertz Rent a Car.

Guatemala Renta Autos is known for having the most economical rates of car rental agencies in Read more

There are two international airports in Guatemala, one in Flores, near Tikal, and one in Guatemala City.

The Aurora International Airport, which is located in Guatemala City is the larger of the two international airports. Most major airlines fly into the Aurora International Airport, such as American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta, Copa, Spirit, United, U.S. Airways and other Latin American lines, such as Iberia, Mexicana, Cubana, and TACA.

There is a $30-US departure tax for all persons flying out of Guatemala. It was included in the price of my Delta ticket. Also there is a security fee of $3-US, or 20 Q, which is charged each departing passenger and must be paid in cash.

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