Travel and transport agencies Belize District And North Coast

Much more expensive than national post, but much faster and with tracking.... Ideal for sending or receiving important documents.

Located at the entrance to the city on the North Highway, between downtown and the airport, Crystal Auto Rental offers a very wide selection of cars. Check the website for occasional special offers. An agency with a reputation for reliability (opened in 1989), which won't let you down if something goes wrong. The vehicles are very well maintained and the team is always attentive to the smallest detail. This is the only agency that even allows you to cross the border into Guatemala to visit the ruins of Tikal.

The bus is the most popular means of transport for Belizeans to get around the country. Most buses leaving Belize City do so from this terminal, located south of Haulover Creek. The main line is Blue Bird, which serves all the district capitals and most important towns in the country; from dawn to dusk, many other companies criss-cross the country. Go to the terminal one hour before your bus leaves to make sure you get a seat. Keep an eye on your luggage.

The Belize City Post Office offers a variety of communication services, including express mail and domestic express mail. There are also telephone numbers for district post offices, such as Queen Square, Ladyville, Corozal, Orange Walk, Belmopan, San Ignacio, Benque Viejo, Dangriga, Punta Gorda, Placencia, Independence, San Pedro, Caye Caulker and Santa Elena.

Corozal airport is anything but a major airport - some would call it an aerodrome - but its location, close to the Mexican border, makes it a good starting point for San Pedro for those who prefer the air to the sea. Tropic Air and Maya Island fly several times a day from Corozal to San Pedro (Ambergris Caye): 25 minutes at the most for a flight that is a journey in itself, as the areas overflown are superb and offer the opportunity to take splendid aerial photos of the reef barrier and the coast.

The Corozal bus terminal provides access to Belize City to the south and the Santa Elena border crossing to the north. Buses from Belize City pass through Orange Walk and run from dawn to dusk, and in the opposite direction; allow 3 hours for the journey. Their terminus is not Corozal, but Santa Elena, the border post with Mexico. For local travel, there are intermittent buses to Sarteneja, a 2-hour drive to the east.

This car rental and road transfer agency has a fleet of brand-new vans to get you around the region and the whole country. Conveniently, we also drop you off in Mexico (from Chetumal to Cancún) and pick you up at the Santa Elena border crossing. All in minivans with air-conditioning and first-class comfort. Tours and excursions, car rentals and vehicles for your stay in Belize. Professional attention and quality vehicles make this a great choice in the north.

For emergency consular assistance, call the Embassy of Canada in Guatemala: ✆ +502 2363 4348.

Belize City's municipal airport is almost in the center of town, making it very attractive for those who don't have a car and need to fly to another city. Tropicair and Maya Island Air fly daily and regularly to all national destinations: San Pedro, Caye Caulker and Dangriga are all within easy reach. Check-in is quick, as the airport is not large. No need to go all the way to the international airport!

An excellent option for a luxury transfer at low cost. Here, the air-conditioned vans are shared and the rates are very well detailed on the booking site. The vans leave from Belize City International Airport for San Ignacio, and now also connect with Hopkins and Placencia. We can drop you off right at your hotel door. Handy to avoid wasting time on arrival (booking essential on the web page or through the local contacts listed on the website). Three departures a day to San Ignacio.

Local agency that rents late-model vehicles in very good working order and enjoys an excellent reputation. The staff are helpful, very attentive and always available when you need them. The agency prides itself on being the cheapest car rental solution in the country for a 3-day rental, which is the minimum rental period accepted. Long-term rates, from 1 month, are also very attractive. A special feature of Car One is that it doesn't rent small vehicles, and its fleet consists mainly of SUVs.

The Mexican company has set up a small ticket office at the local bus station. This opens about two hours before the buses leave, and tickets can be purchased several days in advance. After a three-year interruption, the service resumed in July 2023 and is now operating normally again. The bus stops in Chetumal before leaving Belize, and in Bacalar, Tulum and Playa del Carmen once in Mexico. A great way to discover the Yucatan coast at lower cost, while enjoying the scenery along the way.

An American company whose Belize franchise offers excellent service and quality cars. It's best to reserve your vehicle in advance via the Internet, as this brand is very popular with travelers. As Budget has 3 locations, one in the center of Belize city, one at the international airport and a third in Placencia, you can return your vehicle to the one of your choice at no extra cost, ideal for those staying a few days in Placencia without needing a vehicle for the whole of their stay.

If you wish to use a local number during your stay, you must go through this office which allows you to acquire a Digicell SIM card (which offers the best coverage in the whole country) and register it with the national communication company. Be careful, to be able to use your SIM card, you must integrate it into an unlocked phone, or buy a phone on site. Many are on sale in the shopping malls on the adjoining Albert Street

Around ten departures a day to Caye Caulker and Ambergris Caye (San Pedro). Once you have purchased your tickets, you can use them for the next 90 days. They are non-refundable. From Caye Caulker and San Pedro, you can take ferries to Chetumal in Mexico (about three a week, but check the website for seasonal changes). For peace of mind, please arrive 1 hour before departure.

France's only diplomatic representation in Belize. Please note that this is not a consular section that can provide financial assistance in the event of a major crisis; nor is the Honorary Consul of France in Belize authorized to provide travel documents in the event of a lost passport. For any emergency, you can also contact the consular section of the French Embassy in Guatemala (✆ + 502 52 02 02 20 22).

A small, friendly airport with two restaurants upstairs and a few souvenir stores on the first floor, where you can wait comfortably between flights. There is only one ATM in the airport departure hall, which often poses problems for non-American bank cards. It's best to arrive with US dollars, with which you can pay anywhere in the country without any problems. Free Wi-fi.

Extremely expensive means of transport, but one you'll remember for the rest of your life, especially in Belize with the sublime landscapes overflown. If you can afford it, you can reach your hotel or resort from Belize City by helicopter. Many resorts on Ambergris Caye are served by helicopter. You can also take an excursion with this company to discover the Blue Hole, the country's Mayan temples and many other wonders. The experience is unique and the team highly professional. They even train air force pilots!

Thunderbolt boats leave Corozal from the municipal port and sail to San Pedro via Sarteneja. It is therefore also possible to board in Sarteneja instead of having to return to Corozal. Corozal and San Pedro are two hours by (small) boat. The boats aren't very big, but comfort is acceptable and safety is high, making them a good alternative to the more expensive and restrictive airplane. To find Thunderbolt in San Pedro, go to the west coast of the island, near the soccer field.