Belize City car rentals from C$ 98/day

On average a rental car in Belize City costs C$ 93 per day.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Belize City. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

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A Compact car rental in Belize City costs C$ 83 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Belize City costs C$ 115 per day, on average.

In Belize City, cars are most frequently rented at Avis International Airport Rd (12 km from city centre ).

If you want to treat yourself and enjoy the warm Belize sunshine, you can always choose to rent a convertible. To make sure that you have plenty of room to store all of your luggage and beach equipment, a spacious SUV might be a good idea. Travelers that intend on mainly staying in the city center may find it convenient to have an economy model, as smaller cars are usually easier to maneuver in tight streets and parking spaces.

In Belize City, you can still use your valid driver's license or use it for the international driving permit (IDP) application. Basically, you may not obtain an IDP immediately if you possess a valid US driver's license. If you plan on extending your stay in Belize City, it is highly recommended to obtain an IDP, as it allows you to rent a car from most of the cheap car rentals in Belize City.

When you drive on highways, you can expect the speed limit to typically be around 55 mph. When driving in the city proper, most roads will have a speed limit between 25 and 40 mph. Roads that are in school zones, business districts, or residential areas will usually have slower speed limits between 25 and 35 mph.

Belize City has a few toll roads, requiring drivers to pay a toll fee before passing through. When you come across these roads, stop at the toll gates and pay the necessary fees. The only toll bridge you'll encounter is on the route from Belize City to Orange Walk Town.

Belize City is known for having plenty of free street parking throughout the city which drivers are welcome to take advantage of. The Belize Municipal Airstrip is also known for having a large and secure parking lot and there typically is plenty of space available, even in the evenings and on weekends. Many hotels and resorts will have their own parking lots or structures that are usually free for guests and can be accessed by those that aren’t guests by paying a small fee. At some restaurants and shops, you may find free parking lots that are available for customers as well.