With a population of 39,368, Antigua is the largest city in Sacatepéquez, Guatemala by the number of inhabitants. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. Antigua deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When flying to Antigua, you’ll arrive at La Aurora Airport, Guatemala (GUA), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Antigua include Air France, Avianca and China Airlines. The shortest flight to Antigua from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 4h 35m.
Another option to get to Antigua is to pick up a car rental from Guatemala City, which is about 16 miles from Antigua. You’ll find branches of Ace and NextCar, among others, in Guatemala City.
From 5-star hotels such as the Porta Hotel Antigua to great affordable options like the Meson Panza Verde, Antigua offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $149 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Posada San Vicente By Ahs and Hotel Casa Maria Jose.
Renting a car in Antigua costs $29 per day, on average, or $58 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Antigua.
Expect to pay $4.39 per gallon in Antigua (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in Antigua is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.