The average price of a 7-day trip to Guatemala City is $1,084 for a solo traveler, $1,947 for a couple, and $3,650 for a family of 4. Guatemala City hotels range from $14 to $141 per night with an average of $56, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) are between $741 and $1,094 per person for economy flights and $2,325 to $3,433 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $24 to $40 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Guatemala City, GT
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to GUA and stay in a Guatemala City hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- May 14th to June 3rd
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Guatemala City is usually late September.
Average Guatemala City Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Guatemala City for a week is $815-$1,563($116-$223 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $443 to $875 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $68 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $42 to $52 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Guatemala City for a week is $2,022-$3,156($289-$451 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $886 to $1,750 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $68 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $42 to $52 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Guatemala City for a week is $2,822-$5,436($403-$777 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,772 to $3,500 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $136 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $63 to $73 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Guatemala City
How cheap can you make a vacation to Guatemala City? The cheapest trip to Guatemala City is about $86 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 22% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $13.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Guatemala City for a week is $605-$1,283($86-$183 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $12 to $24 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $443 to $875 for economy
Lodging: $13 to $14 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Guatemala City for a week is $1,132-$2,326($162-$332 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $886 to $1,750 for economy
Lodging: $13 to $14 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Guatemala City for a week is $2,264-$4,508($323-$644 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,772 to $3,500 for economy
Lodging: $26 to $28 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Guatemala City cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Guatemala City Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Guatemala City.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Guatemala City for a week is $1,763-$7,659($252-$1,094 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $80 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $899 to $2,083 for first class
Lodging: $88 to $141 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Guatemala City for a week is $2,998-$10,302($428-$1,472 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $160 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,798 to $4,166 for first class
Lodging: $88 to $141 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Guatemala City for a week is $5,996-$18,096($857-$2,585 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $320 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,596 to $8,332 for first class
Lodging: $176 to $282 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $570 to $1,254 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Guatemala City Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Guatemala City is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Guatemala City due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Guatemala City Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Guatemala City hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Guatemala City.
Flight Costs to Guatemala City
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,094 average in mid December to a low of $741 in late September. Median flight price is $747. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Guatemala City our data includes 221 originating airports, and 74 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Guatemala City from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $5,544 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Juan Santamaria International (SJO) in San Jose (Costa Rica) at an average of just $145.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Guatemala City, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $353, so you can easily save about 48% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Guatemala City can easily cost $180 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $12 per person. Private tours can cost $353 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.