How much does a trip to Guatemala cost?
Typical prices for one traveller, from a hostel bed to a 4-star room. Every line has its source and the date we last checked it.
- BedGTQ 4,900 51%
- FoodGTQ 2,520 26%
- TransportGTQ 700 7%
- SightsGTQ 1,400 15%
What a day costs in Guatemala
Per person, in GTQ
A mid-range day in Guatemala costs about GTQ 680 per person: GTQ 350 for a bed, GTQ 180 for food, GTQ 50 for local transport and GTQ 100 for sights. On a budget the same day is about GTQ 185; in comfort, about GTQ 1,500. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $89.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightDorm / 3-star / 4-star · Source | GTQ 100 | GTQ 350 | GTQ 700 |
| Food a dayThree meals in Guatemala City | GTQ 75 | GTQ 180 | GTQ 400 |
| Transport a dayLocal transport in Guatemala City | GTQ 10 | GTQ 50 | GTQ 150 |
| Sights a dayOne day of paid sights or activities | Free | GTQ 100 | GTQ 250 |
| A day in total | GTQ 185 | GTQ 680 | GTQ 1,500 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Tomás Herrera against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
Guatemala trip cost by length of stay
Per person, before flights
The day rate times the days you stay. Two people sharing a room for a week at mid-range comes to GTQ 9,520.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | GTQ 555$72 | GTQ 2,040$266 | GTQ 4,500$588 |
| 7 days | GTQ 1,295$169 | GTQ 4,760$622 | GTQ 10,500$1,371 |
| 14 days | GTQ 2,590$338 | GTQ 9,520$1,243 | GTQ 21,000$2,743 |
| 30 days | GTQ 5,550$725 | GTQ 20,400$2,665 | GTQ 45,000$5,878 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
Trip cost FAQ
How much does Guatemala cost per day?
For one person, about GTQ 185 on a budget, GTQ 680 mid-range or GTQ 1,500 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in Guatemala?
For one person, about GTQ 1,295 on a budget, GTQ 4,760 mid-range or GTQ 10,500 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in Guatemala?
About GTQ 5,180 on a budget, GTQ 19,040 mid-range or GTQ 42,000 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is Guatemala expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in Guatemala costs about $89. Of the 112 destinations we price, 25 are cheaper and 86 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to Guatemala?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: GTQ 350 of the GTQ 680 a day, about 51%.
What do budget, mid-range and comfort mean?
Budget: hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights. Mid-range: a 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day. Comfort: a 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
What does the calculator leave out?
Flights, shopping, travel insurance, visas and one-off costs such as a rail pass. Prices are for one person in the main city.
Which currency are the prices in?
The local currency of the destination, as we checked it. The calculator can show the total in your own currency at today’s exchange rate.