When visiting Belize, cars can be very useful for getting around, even though they are relatively expensive and public transport is excellent and cheap. In this article, Belize cars pros and cons will be examined. Renting cars cheaply, and alternatives available will be examined. The focus will only be on Belize. Cars are the focus on this article, we have a separate article on public transportation.
Convenient Belize Cars rental
If you opt for convenience and are willing to pay a premium, cars can be picked up at the international airports right after your arrival in Belize. Cars are available at the following rental agencies:
- Crystal Auto Rental
- Prices range from $60 per day (for their Hyundai Elantra ’05) to $139 per day (for their Ford Expedition 4×4- EL ’07-’09)
- Motor homes are also available, at $164 per day.
- Note that these prices are in USD, are ‘internet prebooking’ offers and are subject to change.
- Budget Car Rental Belize
- Prices range from $65 per day (for their Suzuki Jimny 4WD) to $95 per day (for their Hyundai 12 Pax van) in the low season.
- Prices range from $70 per day (for their Suzuki Jimny 4WD) to $105 per day (for their Hyundai 12 Pax van) in the high season.
- Discounts are available for weekly rentals, and additional days are discounted.
- Monthly rates are charged at 3.5x the weekly rate.
- Note that these prices are in USD and are subject to change.
- Belize Auto Rental
- Prices range from $45 per day (Suzuki Jimmy) to $115 (Ford 15 Seater Van).
- Belize Auto Rental advertises with “prices from $35 per day”, unfortunately this is only true for additional days purchased after paying for a one-week period.
General Belize Car rental
- Buy Belize Auto Rental
- Prices range from $40 per day (for their Toyota Camry) to $124 per day (for their Ford 15 Seater Vans).
- Discounts are available when ordering for a minimum of one week.
- Additional days of car rental are discounted, at $35 for the Toyota Camry and $110 for the Ford 15 Seater Vans.
- Offers free pickup within Belize City and at the airport, but has no presence there.
Discount Belize Cars rental
- Belize Cars Rental Guide offers up to 50% discounts on car rentals in Belize.
- Belize Car Rental Guide is part of the Internet Travel Group.
- Rates starting at $39 per day. These prices are in US Dollars.
- There are a number of important Car Rental partnerships negotiated by the Belize Car Rental Guide:
- Alamo
- Avis
- Dollar
- Europcar
- Budget
- Thrifty