How To Get From Guatemala Airport To Antigua Best Way – All Possible Ways

Last updated on March 20th, 2023 at 02:03 pm

How To Get From Guatemala Airport To Antigua Best Way – You can go by taxi, shuttle bus and private transfer.

What Is The Distance From Guatemala Airport To Antigua?

The distance from Guatemala Airport to Antigua is 40 kilometers and it’s usually the first place to visit for travelers most of them avoiding staying in the capital of the country. Click here to book online activities in Guatemala

The travel time by taxi from Guatemala airport to Antigua is around 1 hour. The taxi fare from Guatemala airport to Antigua will be around $35-45 USD depending on your final destination. Read here how to get from Guatemala airport to Lake Atitlan, Guatemala City to Xela and how to get from Guatemala airport to city center.

What Is The Cheapest From Guatemala Airport To Antigua?

The cheapest way from Guatemala airport to Antigua is by shuttle bus for $10-15 USD and you can book online. The shuttle bus travel time from Guatemala to Antigua is around 1 hour and 20 minutes. 

What Is The Best Way From Guatemala Airport To Antigua?

The best way from Guatemala airport to Antigua is by shared transfer for $20 USD per person and 1 hour and 30 minutes travel time and you can book online.

You can also rent a car in Guatemala airport or get a private transfer that could be cheaper than a taxi.

SIM CARD AT GUATEMALA AIRPORT

I wouldn’t recommend you buy a sim card at Guatemala airport. If you wish comfort you can buy eSim online and if you aren’t in a hurry just go around phone shops in the city and compare prices to buy the cheapest sim card in Guatemala. Read here Guatemala sim card for tourist and best Guatemala eSim

You can find the cheapest Guatemalan eSim with Airalo Guatemala eSim prepaid for $7 USD with 1 GB data valid for 7 days (USING DISCOUNT CODE GAMINTRAVELER 10%). And for $21 USD with 3 GB data valid for 30 days.

And for MTX Connect eSim Guatemala for €24 with 4 GB data valid for 14 days. Holafly Guatemala eSim for $42 USD if you use our code GAMINTRAVELER coming with 6 GB data valid for 15 days. GigSky Guatemala eSim for $40 USD with 5 GB data valid for 30 days.

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WHERE TO STAY IN ANTIGUA

A total of $10-20 USD would be the range of your budget for accommodation in Antigua There are hotels mid- budget for $40-60 USD and you can find luxury accommodation starting from $80 USD.

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HOW TO GET FROM GUATEMALA AIRPORT TO ANTIGUA

SHARED TRANSFER FROM GUATEMALA AIRPORT TO ANTIGUA (BEST WAY)

The best way from Guatemala airport to Antigua is by sharing a transfer direct to your hotel. The shared transfer travel time from Guatemala airport to Antigua is around 1 hour and 30 minutes.

The van fare from Guatemala airport to Antigua is $20 USD per person and you can book online.

The bus travel time from Guatemala airport to Antigua is around 1 hour and 20 minutes. The shuttles are running when they are full and there is no fixed time. Unless you booked online and leaving after the plane arrived.

Chicken Buses Cheapest Way From Guatemala Airport to Antigua (Cheapest Way)

The cheapest way from Guatemala airport to Antigua is by chicken bus. You will have to get Uber or taxi from Aurora International airport to Zone 1 and Zone 4 where the chicken buses are leaving during the day.

The total travel time by chicken bus is around 1 hour and 45 minutes. The Uber or taxi fare would be around $10 USD depending on the time and traffic.

The chicken bus fare is around 10 GTQ which is $1.5 USD. You can pay to the bus driver and make sure you are bringing cash and local currency. The chicken buses are only running during day time and not at night time.

BY TAXI FROM GUATEMALA AIRPORT TO ANTIGUA

If you go from Guatemala airport to Antigua by taxi the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi from Guatemala airport to Antigua is around 1 hour.

The taxi fare from Guatemala airport to Antigua is around $35-45 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.

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UBER GUATEMALA AIRPORT TO ANTIGUA

If you are ordering Uber in Guatemala you should know that prices are similar to taxis. You can pre-book with Uber app from your phone and go to the pickup point at the airport. Expect to pay around $25-35 USD depending on your destination and time of the day from Guatemala airport to Antigua.

CAR RENTAL AT GUATEMALA AIRPORT

There are many options for renting a car in Guatemala’s airport. It’s the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car in Antigua. It will take you 1 hour to get to Guatemala from the airport by a private car. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis, Centauro available in the airport. Prices are around €30 per day.

Car rental options can be great if you are traveling with a few people or a lot of luggage and planning to visit places around Guatemala City and Antigua. Make sure you have a parking place in your hotel or Airbnb since sometimes can be so challenging in Antigua.

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PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM GUATEMALA AIRPORT TO ANTIGUA

Hotel transfers are convenient but can be expensive. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and is only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort after your flight to Guatemala. Prices are around $50-60 USD and you will be able to fit up to 4 people. It could be $12-15 USD per person.

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BEST WAY FROM GUATEMALA AIRPORT TO ANTIGUA

The best way from Guatemala airport to Antigua is by shared transfer for $20 USD and you can book online if you prefer comfort and get directly to your hotel. After a long flight, you will be in 1 hour and 30 minutes at your accommodation.

The best way from Guatemala airport to Antigua is getting a private transfer, an Uber or a taxi since the distances aren’t so far and you will get in your accommodation in 1 hour for around $25 USD by Uber and $35 USD by taxi especially great idea if you are traveling with someone or with too much luggage.

ACCOMMODATION BUDGET TRAVEL IN ANTIGUA

A total of $10-20 USD would be the range of your budget for accommodation in Guatemala. There are hotels mid-budget $40-60 USD and you can find luxury accommodations starting from $80 USD.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATION IN GUATEMALA BEFORE YOUR TRIP WITH BOOKING

CASH IN GUATEMALA

Guatemala has its own currency called the Guatemalan Quetzal. A $1=7.49 GTQ. There are lots of ATMs and exchange currency in many part of the country. And you have to know the dollars is very common and well-accepted in the country.

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