Is Guatemala City expensive?
An 8-day trip to Guatemala City costs about $2,506 for 2 people travelling comfortably — roughly $1,253 each, or $313 a day. Done leanly it is nearer $1,633; done well, about $4,274. That includes flights from LAX, lodging, food, getting around and things to do.
Guatemala · city · history · culture
8 days · 2 adults · October · 2,194 miles each way · Visa-free for US passports (90 days)
October is outside peak season here — lodging is cheaper, but check the weather.
Lean Fits your budget
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $738 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $203 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $240 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $96 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $208 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $52 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $1,633 |
| likely $947–$2,319 · $816 per person · $204 per day · auto confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $738 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $532 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $464 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $208 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $416 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $52 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $2,506 |
| likely $1,453–$3,559 · $1,253 per person · $313 per day · auto confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $738 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,148 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $976 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $432 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $832 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $52 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $4,274 |
| likely $2,479–$6,069 · $2,137 per person · $534 per day · auto confidence | |
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