Travel and transport agencies Belize

Here's a local agency, 100% Belizean, that can help you discover the whole country, but especially the Garifuna area around Dangriga-Hopkins-Placencia: cultural immersion with the Garifunas, Cokscomb Wildlife Sanctuary, Bocawina, horseback riding and more. In short, everything there is to do on land in and around Stann Creek. The agency also offers an efficient car rental service from Dangriga, which is worth noting as there isn't much choice in this area in the town. The nearest agencies are in Hopkins.

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.

It's an understatement to say that Hopkins isn't bursting at the seams with public transport traffic. A bus leaves for Dandriga Monday to Saturday at 7 a.m. and 2 p.m., and only at 2 p.m. on Sundays. If you want to reach Placencia, ask to stop at the intersection of the main road from Dandriga to Punta Gorda; from there, many buses run directly to Placencia or drop you off at Independence to catch the ferry. From Placencia, there is a direct bus to Dandriga via Hopkins at 10.30 am and 5.30 pm. Ask locally for timetables.

Several Ritchie's buses to Dandriga, Belmopan and Belize City leave the village every day by the road that goes up the peninsula and then reaches further along the main north-south axis. The James Linebuses that connect Belize City, Belmopan and Dandriga to Punta Gorda do not take the Peninsula Road but stop at Independence, on the other side of the lagoon: you must then take a ferry to make the short crossing. There is also a direct connection to Dandriga with Bebb Bus Line, which stops at Hopkins twice a day.

This is your best chance of reaching Placencia if you don't have a car and don't arrive by plane, as you won't find any direct buses.... What's more, it's the best way to reach the south coast from Placencia by bus, since all buses on the north-south route (Dandriga - Punta Gorda) stop at Independence. For some time now, Hokey Pokey has also been offering connections to Honduras, so it's best to contact the dock to find out about routes and timetables. Beware of seasickness!

The easiest way to reach Honduras, then Nicaragua and Panama by road. The ferry (that's a big word for this little boat) leaves Placencia every Friday for Puerto Cortes in Honduras. On Mondays, the boat returns from Honduras to Belize. The total duration of this boat trip is approximately 3 hours 30 minutes. If you're prone to motion sickness, you might be better off using Tropic Air's regular flights to Honduras.

Easy access on foot from your hotel or by cab. Buses run from dawn to early evening to Belmopan and Belize City, or the other way to Punta Gorga. For Hopkins, there is a direct service Monday to Saturday at 10.15 a.m. and 5.15 p.m.; Sundays only at 5.15 p.m. For Placencia, there's a Ritchi'es bus that takes the Peninsula route (so you don't have to take the ferry from Independence): departures at 11am, 2pm, 4:30pm and 6:15pm. Make sure you get all the information you need to avoid untimely changes.

Superb express transport service in air-conditioned minivans. To and from Belize City, Dandriga, Hopkins, Placencia, Corozal and Orange walk. William makes every effort to group travelers together to reduce the cost for everyone, an interesting and original approach. The vehicles are in good condition and the experienced drivers own their vehicles, so you can enjoy your trip with complete peace of mind.

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.

This is a very practical platform that puts travellers in direct contact with carefully selected and strictly decorated local tour agencies. The navigation is very simple, you can choose your excursion according to the place where you are, the one you want to visit or a specific activity (diving, walking, caving, etc.). And in addition, the prices are clearly displayed. Essential.

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

The Panamanian airline flies on Fridays to its hub in Panama City. From there, connections to all of Latin America. Thanks to this airline, you can avoid having to go through the USA and obtain the famous ESTA to enter the country. The connection to Panama from Europe is rarely possible on the same day, but it's the perfect opportunity to discover the Panama Canal and enjoy two trips in one! It's not necessarily the cheapest route, but it's an option worth considering when planning your trip.

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.

Here is a blog updated very regularly, which reports changes in routes or schedules for the whole country. Very well informed.

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.

This is the page of the capital of the country Belmopan, which offers PDF downloads with company names, regular or direct bus specifications, bus schedules and stops throughout the country. The routes are classified in beautiful spreadsheets by region: north, south and west. Very precise information available on local buses, which serve villages and secondary destinations. Very professional and indispensable.

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.

10 daily trips in both directions Punta Gorda - Belize City (4 a.m. to 4 p.m.), Belize City - Punta Gorda (6.15 a.m. to 3.15 p.m.). Buses make stops at Independence (ferry to Placencia), Dangriga and Belmopan. You can also stop off at Cockscomb Wildlife Basin Sanctuary en route. Please note that the Express service departs Punta Gorda at 4am, 6am and 3pm and Belize City at 5.15am, 12.15pm and 3.45pm. The buses are in excellent condition, and the drivers are careful and punctual, guaranteeing a worry-free journey.

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

Meet around 10 a.m. in front of the Island Breeze bar & grill, at the corner of the beach bordering the river, and ask about the boats to Tobacco Caye in about 45 minutes. You may have to wait a while for enough passengers to make the trip, or compensate for their absence by paying a few extra dollars. The service is professional and fairly well organized, and most of the captains are from the same family and have known each other all their lives, so you're guaranteed to help each other out if there's a problem starting up the boats.

Emma Cases is the owner of this motorcycle rental business. As well as reliable equipment, Emma can give you invaluable advice on the best routes in the country. Her site is also full of ideas for motorcycle tours. Your French driving license is sufficient to drive a motorcycle in Belize (365 days validity). However, for insurance reasons, you cannot leave the country with a motorcycle rented here.

You can rent small golf cars (4 and 6 seats). A member of the team can deposit the vehicle at your hotel or pick you up at the airport or at the ferry, free of charge.

The team at this agency is responsive and professional, and the vehicles are in good condition. It's the only agency in Hopkins offering such a wide choice of all-terrain vehicles, sedans and even minivans, ideal for a family trip. The agency even offers the possibility of leaving the vehicle in another city (for an extra charge, of course) at the end of the rental period. Renting in Hopkins means you don't have to worry about a car while you're at the beach, as Hopkins isn't very big and can be explored on foot.

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.

The Swedish Emma Cases is the passionate owner of this facility offering the rental of buggys and golf cars to move to Hopkins only. You must rent the vehicle at least for 2 hours and can be deposited at your hotel free of charge. Practical and fun. 

This small family business is the most professional water cab company in Guatemala (Puerto Barrios). Allow an hour's ride aboard one of their two high-speed boats, each equipped with 2 x 200 hp outboard motors. Tickets can be purchased on board after passing through immigration. You won't be able to access the dock until you've cleared immigration. In Puerto Barrios, the immigration office is just one block from the pier.

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.

This local agency is very serious and has a fleet of vehicles in very good condition. From the Jeep Patriot for 4 people to the Van for 8, you've got the choice for your trip. Cayo Auto Rentals also offers you the possibility of renting your vehicle in San Ignacio and leaving it in Belize City, for example, for a very reasonable supplement, depending on demand in the town where the car is to be returned. If a reservation follows yours, you won't even have to pay anything, which is very rare in the car rental world.

In addition to the country's major cities (Punta Gorda, San Pedro, Caye Caulker, Placencia, Dangriga, Corozal Town), Tropic Air also offers flights to neighboring Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala. The company also offers a dozen flights and excursions to the country's major tourist attractions (Blue Hole, Lamanai, Belize Zoo...). A flight over the Blue Hole is an unforgettable experience, during which you'll discover the Holy Grail of the world's divers from the air, with a much better view than from the surface of the sea.

This local airline, with a fleet of some fifteen propeller-driven aircraft, flies to the country's main destinations and towns (Corozal, Orange Walk, San Pedro, Caye Caulker, Dangriga, Placencia, Punta Gorda and even Savannah in the extreme south of the country, from which many boats depart), and also organizes private flights for customers who want to have the plane all to themselves! Consult the timetable on the website. The company also organizes two flights over sumptuous sites (Lamanai and the Blue Hole).

Around ten departures a day to Belize City and San Pedro. Once you have purchased your tickets, you can use them for the next 90 days. They are non-refundable. From Caye Caulker, you can take ferries to Chetumal in Mexico (check the website, the schedule changes according to the season). For each of these departures, you must arrive one hour in advance to check-in your luggage.

In addition to the country's major cities (Punta Gorda, San Pedro, Caye Caulker, Placencia, Dangriga, Corozal Town), Tropic Air also offers flights to neighboring Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala. The company also offers a dozen flights and excursions to the country's major tourist attractions (Blue Hole, Lamanai, Belize Zoo...). A flight over the Great Blue Hole is an unforgettable experience, during which you'll discover the Holy Grail of the world's divers from the air, with a much better view than from the surface of the sea.

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Around ten departures a day to Caye Caulker and Belize City. Once you've purchased your tickets, you can use them for the next 90 days. They are non-refundable. From San Pedro, you can take ferries to Chetumal in Mexico (about three a week, but check the website for seasonal changes). You must check in one hour in advance for each of these departures.

This local airline, with a fleet of some fifteen propeller-driven aircraft, flies to the country's main destinations and towns (Corozal, Orange Walk, San Pedro, Caye Caulker, Dangriga, Placencia, Punta Gorda and even Savannah in the extreme south of the country, from which many boats depart), and also organizes private flights for customers who want to have the plane all to themselves! Consult the timetable on the website. The company also organizes two flights over sumptuous sites (Lamanai and the Blue Hole).

Many golf courses for rent at this very professional dealership. 

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!

This local airline, with a fleet of some fifteen propeller-driven aircraft, flies to the country's main destinations and towns (Corozal, Orange Walk, San Pedro, Caye Caulker, Dangriga, Placencia, Punta Gorda and even Savannah in the extreme south of the country, from which many boats depart), and also organizes private flights for customers who want to have the plane all to themselves! Consult the timetable on the website. The company also organizes two flights over sumptuous sites (Lamanai and the Blue Hole).

In addition to the country's major cities (Punta Gorda, San Pedro, Caye Caulker, Placencia, Dangriga, Corozal Town), Tropic Air also offers flights to neighboring Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala. The company also offers a dozen flights and excursions to the country's major tourist attractions (Blue Hole, Lamanai, Belize Zoo...). A flight over the Blue Hole is an unforgettable experience, during which you'll discover the Holy Grail of the world's divers from the air, with a much better view than from the surface of the sea.

Approximately 55 daily flights to and from Belize City (30 min), Dangriga (25 min), and Punta Gorda (min). 

Buses to Dangriga, Belize City and Belmopan leave early in the morning while the buses from its cities arrive in the afternoon in the village of Placencia. 

Conveniently, you can ask for the exact timetables of all the buses at the tourist office in the square, right next to the bus stop. Buses are fairly punctual and prices are very attractive for travellers on a tight budget. From San Ignacio, you can reach Belize City, of course, but also Flores, in Guatemala, in around 1h30. You'll need 12 or 13 hours to get to Tulum, Mexico, and even 16 hours to Merida, Mexico, with a change in Belize City and another in Chetumal for the latter two destinations.

Several models of 4x4s, motocross bikes, scooters and small golf cars are available from this professional agency, which also offers to deliver and collect your vehicle anywhere in the country. If the agency is closed at weekends, no problem - you'll always find someone to pick up or return your vehicle. In addition to car rental, Barefoot Rantal and Services offers a wide range of excursions around Placencia.

This Canadian agency, based in Dangriga, is a true reference when it comes to discovering the country. Initially focused on sea kayaking expeditions (guided or unguided), it now offers the opportunity to discover the hidden face of many of the islands and atolls along the Belizean coast, as it has very comfortable campsites on some of them. Although the company's main focus is the sea, it can also organize all types of excursions (sporting, cultural, family, relaxation, etc.) in all corners of the country. Very well done and comprehensive website.

Formerly known as Ocean Ferry, this water cab company is located on the same street as Belize Express Water Taxi. This small company serves the islands of Ambergris Caye (San Pedro) and Caye Caulker five times a day. It has a brand-new, air-conditioned waiting room for waiting for the boat, away from the ubiquitous street vendors in the main terminal. Caribbean Sprinter's boats are a little faster than those of its direct competitor, so the journey is shorter.