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  To rent a vehicle in Belize is easy and most companies have good support services, although the price tends to be a bit high compared to prices in the U.S.There are 5 major highways in Belize; the Northern, the Western, the Manatee (Coastal), the Hummingbird, and the Southern. Of the 5, only the Manatee and Southern highways remain unpaved. They are all weather gravel roads but they can be bad in the rainy season. If you want a great way to explore Belize, renting your own vehicle is a good way to go. The country is so small that even if the roads are bad, nothing is too far away. Most of the rental companies have two offices, one located in Belize City and the other at the international airport. This can be a real convenience eliminating the need to find transportation for the 12 miles into Belize City. It is also a nice feature when departing at the end of your visit as the vehicle can be checked in at at the international airport. You only load and unload your luggage once. There is one rental company in Belize that will allow their vehicles to  go across the border into Guatemala for those wishing to visit the ancient Mayan city of Tikal or go to the island city of Flores. For more information, contact us. (Our last trip to Tikal is documented here.) Most rental vehicles have AC and stereo cassette decks. Available vehicles include Ford Ranger pickups, Geo Trackers (2 and 4 wheel-drive), Isuzu Sidekicks (2 and 4 wheel drive), Nissan Pathfinders, and 12-15 passenger vans. The Hummingbird Highway is currently being paved with an expected completion date of late 1999. The Southern Highway from Dangriga to Punta Gorda is under contract to be paved over the next few years. With the exception of the Manatee Highway, all the major roads in Belize will be paved. top |
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Read All About Our Recent Trip To Tikal!
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