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🇬🇹 Guatemala Budget Travel Guide

What Guatemala really costs — daily budgets, a category breakdown, totals by trip length and how to save.

Guatemala is excellent value — your money goes a long way here. As a rough guide per person per day (excluding international flights): around $35 budget, $70 mid-range, and $250+ luxury. Estimate your trip with the Budget Calculator.

Budget

$35/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights

Luxury

$250+/day
  • 4–5★ hotels
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Where the money goes

Daily cost breakdown

CategoryBudgetMid-rangeLuxury
Accommodation$18$35$125
Food & drink$9$18$63
Transport$5$9$33
Activities & extras$4$8$30
Trip totals

Estimated total by trip length (per person)

DurationBudgetMid-rangeLuxury
5 days$175–$280$350–$525$1,250+
7 days$245–$392$490–$735$1,750+
10 days$350–$560$700–$1,050$2,500+
14 days$490–$784$980–$1,470$3,500+
21 days$735–$1,176$1,470–$2,205$5,250+

Excludes international flights. Estimates are for guidance only.

FAQ

Guatemala cost FAQ

How much does a trip to Guatemala cost?
Per person per day (excl. flights): budget ~$35, mid-range ~$70, luxury from $250+. A week runs roughly $490–$735 mid-range.
Is Guatemala expensive?
Guatemala is excellent value — your money goes a long way here.
What's a daily backpacker budget for Guatemala?
Around $35 a day covers hostels or guesthouses, local food, public transport and free sights.
How much do I need for a week in Guatemala?
Roughly $245 budget, $490 mid-range and $1,750+ luxury per person, excluding flights.
When is the cheapest time to visit Guatemala?
Travel in the shoulder or low season (either side of Nov–Apr (dry)) for the lowest prices and fewer crowds.
How can I save money in Guatemala?
Eat where locals eat, use public transport, travel off-peak and book accommodation ahead.
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