Travel and transport agencies Antigua

Ahorrent is a car rental company offering a wide choice of vehicles, from small city cars to delivery vans, SUVs/4x4s and vans for large numbers of passengers! The Ahorrent website is easy to use and allows you to reserve a car online. It is also possible to return the car to the same location where it was rented. The company also offers fleet rental services for businesses. A practical and reliable solution for those wishing to explore Antigua and the surrounding area by car.

Not only does the agency offer three well-constructed itineraries of 9, 12 and 18 days respectively, but, more importantly, it offers the opportunity to engage in community-based tourism. Travelers can choose between several projects: assisting farmers in their coffee cultivation near Antigua, meeting with artisans specialized in the realization of masks and traditional costumes in Xela, weaving with the women of a cooperative in Lake Atitlán and discovering the ecosystem of the Petén rain forest. The key words: exchange and learning.

Shuttles for Monterrico (departure at 8 h every day), international airport and capital. Also organises Pullman bus services for all major cities in the country (Pana, Chichi, Xela…). 

As its name indicates, this agency offers mountain bike excursions. For a day, experienced guides take participants to the attack of the Volcán de Pacaya, as well as to that of the Agua. Less sporty, the "Top of the world" tour drops cyclists off by shuttle at an altitude of 2,500 meters, near the path that leads to the Acatenango, to let them cycle down the 1,230 meters that separate them from Antigua. More gentle outings are also offered, such as discovering the city or the surrounding coffee fincas. Excellent address!

Located south of Parque Central, Caniz specializes in private postal services at high prices.

Moreover, Gamache, the owner, is familiar with computer information in the event of problems with your laptop or any other technical matter.

Founded in 1992, Atitrans is the country's oldest door-to-door shuttle company, with convenient departure times and connections. Atitrans has a fleet of modern vehicles and experienced drivers. Puerta a puerta" service between Panajachel and Guatemala City, Antigua, Quetzaltenango or the Pacific coast of Monterrico. In addition to its transport services, the company also offers sightseeing tours throughout Guatemala, particularly around Antigua.

You can make your international calls by purchasing a 20, 30 or 50 Q call card (more expensive than an Internet café).

Sparks Weddings is a Guatemalan company specializing in the organization and creation of weddings. Our attentive team will ensure that your wedding meets your every expectation, down to the smallest detail. While they specialize in organizing beautiful weddings in Antigua Guatemala and around the world, the company also offers other planning services for special events such as proposals, engagement parties and even birthday dinners and parties.

This is the place to rent a quad, a scooter or a motorcycle, but also - and above all - to go on a day trip on one of these vehicles with a guide. Discover the villages surrounding Antigua - San Juan del Obispo, Ciudad Vieja, San Antonio and Valhalla -, climb the Volcán de Pacaya, go to Panajachel - on the shores of Lake Atitlán - and back to visit the surrounding villages, tour a coffee finca, explore the beautiful high points of the region... The field of possibilities is open.

Although the city can be visited on foot, a vehicle will be necessary to go to its surroundings. Of course, chicken-buses serve villages such as Ciudad Vieja and San Juan del Obispo, but you will have to systematically go back to Antigua to discover a new place. The easiest way is to order an Uber, which is quite affordable. If you want to see as much as possible in a day or an afternoon, don't hesitate to negotiate a package deal with your driver, asking him to wait for you between each stop.

This North American car rental agency is one of the most present in Guatemala. However, before you go to the store, don't hesitate to compare prices on sites such as Rental Cars. It's also worth noting that it's becoming increasingly difficult to get around and park in Antigua. So it may be a good idea to rent a car once your stay in the city is over. Other tips: don't drive after dark, and don't rely on the journey times indicated by Maps, as some roads are in fact impassable.

If the friendly Farah and Pablo organize excursions in Antigua and the surrounding villages, their establishment is especially famous for the two-day trek on the Acatenango volcano. Attentive guides, delicious and hearty meals, complete equipment, quality material, comfortable camp...: everything is carefully thought out. Also, more than an agency, CA Travelers is a real social project: not only eco-responsible, it works with local communities and has launched a scholarship to educate young indigenous girls. Not to be missed!