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Guatemala City Taxi

Guatemala City taxi - General information and tips

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Taking a Guatemala City taxi

Plenty of taxis are roaming around Guatemala City, ready to take you to the next exciting attraction. Generally speaking, taxis that drive around the city are white, while the phone dispatch taxis are yellow. All taxis in Guatemala have a large ‘TAXI’ sign on top and the company logo and phone number featured on the side. While all Guatemala taxi drivers are required to have a taximeter, most drivers choose not to use it and to give their own fares instead.

You can easily hail a taxi in the street if you’re in the city center, walk to a designated taxi stand, call a dispatch service, or use a taxi app. For important and time-sensitive trips, such as taking a Guatemala Airport taxi, you can also pre-book your rides with a private company.

Since there are many different taxi companies in Guatemala, it’s important to ensure you’re traveling with a legitimate driver. For your safety, be sure to only choose taxis with a visible meter and phone number on the side. Additionally, the driver’s ID should always be displayed at the front of the car; make sure the face on the ID matches the driver, before getting in.

TRAINED DRIVERS

Hand picked & english speaking drivers

LOW PRICES

Same price as a regular Taxi from the line

FLIGHT MONITORING

Drivers are always on time

QUALITY SUPPORT

24/7 Email & Phone support

How much does a taxi cost?

Taxi prices Day time
(05:00 - 24:00)
Night time
(00:00 - 05:00)
Duration
GUATEMALA CITY TO ANTIGUA 40 € 40 € 90 MIN
HOTEL ZONE TO LA AURORA ZOO 8 € 8 € 10 MIN
GUATEMALA CITY TO OAKLAND MALL 16 € 16 € 20 MIN
GUATEMALA AIRPORT TO CITY 10 € 10 € 10 MIN
GUATEMALA AIRPORT TO ANTIGUA 37 € 37 € 60 MIN
GUATEMALA CITY TO LAKE ATITLAN 110 € 110 € 3 HR
Taxi roaming the city of Guatemala

Guatemala City taxi prices

Taxis in Guatemala City are required to be equipped with a meter, but it’s rare for the local drivers to use it, let alone have it switched on. In most cases, your driver will give you a fixed fare based on the distance or the zone you’re traveling to. If you’re traveling within the same city zone, you can expect to pay around €2.85 (GTQ 25), whereas crossing into a zone will raise the fare to around €6 (GTQ 50).

That said, if you call for a dispatch taxi, the driver may sometimes use the meter to calculate your fare. In this case, you can expect the tariff to be as follows:

Base fare: €2.85 (GTQ 25)
Price per km: €0.55 (GTQ 5)

If you’re traveling from Guatemala Airport to the city, you will be charged a fixed price of €10 (GTQ 87), as the airport taxis don’t have meters fitted.

Extra Charges:

There are additional charges for traveling at night. However, extra fees apply for keeping your driver waiting for an hour (€12.30 / GTQ 107.50), traveling during public holidays, traveling with more than 4 passengers, and using a phone dispatch service.

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How to get a taxi in Guatemala City

Taxis in Guatemala City are either white or yellow. As a general rule, free-roaming taxis that can be hailed in the street are usually white, while phone dispatch taxis are yellow. You can easily flag down a white taxi if you’re in the city center or you can walk to a taxi rank. Lines of taxis are commonly found outside major tourist attractions, along popular streets, near large hotels, the airport, and some big museums. For a more personalized pickup, you can also call a cab in Guatemala, use a ride-sharing app, or pre-book your ride with a private company such as Welcome Pickups.

How to get a taxi from La Aurora Guatemala Airport

The main international airport in Guatemala is La Aurora. Guatemala City Airport has two terminals: Central and North, each with its own 24-hour taxi rank located just outside the Arrivals Hall. You will see the long line of cars as you exit the main building. You can expect to pay a fixed fare of €10 (GTQ 87) for a taxi ride from Guatemala Airport to the city center

How to get a taxi from Plaza Atanasio Tzul shopping mall

There is a dedicated taxi rank just next to the Atanasio Tzul shopping mall. After exiting the main doors onto Avenida Petapa, you will see the taxi rank to your right, a few meters away. These taxis are equipped with meters, but drivers often offer a fare based on the city zone you’re traveling to.

How to get a taxi from Colonia Reformita

One of the most popular areas of Guatemala City is La Reformita. The neighborhood has a taxi rank on the main road, Aguilar Batrez, next to the Reformita metro station. Taxis here operate 24/7 and typically offer fares based on city zones.

Guatemala City taxi app options

If you’re traveling from outside the main city or late at night, it’s wise to use a Guatemala City taxi app to request your ride. There are a few international and local apps to choose from, like Didi, Uber, Yango, Amarillo Express, and inDrive being the most popular. It’s important to note that during peak travel times, wait times for taxis can be long, and prices may surge.

To avoid the long waits and enjoy a fixed fare you can rely on, why not use the Welcome Pickups taxi app and book your ride in less than 60 seconds?

Useful Guatemala City taxi numbers

If you’re experiencing spotty internet service or prefer not to download another app, you can call a dispatch Guatemala City taxi service. Since not all phone operators speak English, it’s often easiest to have your hotel reception or restaurant make the call for you. If you would like to call yourself, you can use one of the following numbers:

Amarillo Express: +502 2470 1515
Las Americas: +502 2362 0583
Yellow Car: +502 2437 4824
Taxi Seguro: +502 2312 7777

Why pre-book your Guatemala City taxi?

Although you can get a Guatemala City taxi 24 hours a day, long wait times and haggling with local drivers for a fair price can quickly become frustrating. To avoid this stress and maximize your vacation time, you can pre-book your taxi in Guatemala City with a private company.

Welcome Pickups offers guaranteed on-time pickups, inclusive fixed-rate fares, local English-speaking drivers, and exciting travel extras. They also provide 24-hour customer support to assist with any transfer needs throughout your stay in Guatemala City.

Tips for taking a Guatemala City taxi

  1. Guatemala City taxis are fitted with taximeters. If your driver is using the meter, ensure it’s set to the correct base fare.
  2. Even with metered taxis, some drivers may not use the meter and could attempt to overcharge tourists. Be prepared to negotiate your fare.
  3. Tipping your driver isn’t obligatory or common, but rounding up the fare as a gesture of appreciation is always nice.
  4. For your safety, it’s advisable to take a taxi at night, even for short distances, as crime tends to increase during nighttime hours in Guatemala City.
  5. Taxis in Guatemala City do not accept credit cards, so be sure to carry cash in the local currency to pay for your ride.
  6. A standard Guatemala City taxi can accommodate up to 4 passengers.
  7. Pre-booking your taxi ensures guaranteed on-time pickups, English-speaking drivers, competitive fixed-rate fares, and 24/7 customer support.

Wheelchair-accessible taxi in Guatemala City

Unfortunately, Guatemala City is not the most accessible destination for wheelchairs or those relying on other mobility aids. While legislation supporting full accessibility is in place, it has not yet been fully implemented throughout the city or its transportation systems. Most taxis can accommodate a foldable wheelchair in the trunk. However, if you have additional needs, such as a ramp or hydraulic lift, you will need to arrange assistance with a tour operator or a specialized local company in advance.

Safety and complaints for Guatemala City taxi service

When traveling at night, it is advisable to take a taxi rather than walk the streets of Guatemala City. Using a taxi service is typically a safe and pleasant experience, but there are a couple of things to watch out for.

Overcharging is the most common issue for tourists, as is the possibility of drivers not speaking English and taking you to the wrong address. To avoid these problems, be sure to track your journey’s progress using a GPS app, and only use reputable taxis that display a clear company logo on the side, along with the driver’s taxi ID hanging in the car.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a taxi in Guatemala City?

There are a few ways to get a taxi in Guatemala City: hail one in the street, walk to a taxi rank, call a Guatemala City taxi service, use a ride-sharing app, or pre-book important rides, such as your Guatemala Airport taxi, with a company such as Welcome Pickups.

Do taxis in Guatemala City take credit cards?

You won’t be able to pay for your taxi in Guatemala City by credit, card unless you use an app that allows payment with a pre-loaded card. Be sure to bring cash in the local currency, Guatemalan Quetzals, to pay for your rides.

Do you tip taxis in Guatemala?

Tipping your taxi driver in Guatemala isn’t common or obligatory. However, if you enjoyed the service or if your driver made multiple stops for you, rounding up your fare to include a tip is a nice gesture.

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