A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Rome vs. Guatemala City for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Rome or Guatemala City?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Rome and Guatemala City can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Rome or Guatemala City?

Rome

Rome is the capital and largest city in Italy. It is also a common entry point for most visitors flying into the country. Rome has been a center of power, culture, and religion for the last millenium, making it one of the most famous and popular destinations in not only Europe, but the world. The influence of the Roman Empire can be seen across continents.

Guatemala City

Referred to by the locals as "Guate," Guatemala City is the largest and most modern city in Guatemala, as well as its capital. While the atmosphere of the place is big, dirty, and dangerous with city fumes and skyscrapers, it is the hub of the country. It is the place where travelers first step foot into Guatemala and, though it is a place of modern chaos, it does have some of the best galleries and museums as well as a selection of bars, cafes, and restaurants.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, The Best Budget Tours to Italy, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Guatemala, and The Best Adventure Tours to Guatemala.


Which place is cheaper, Guatemala City or Rome?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Rome is €204, while the average daily cost in Guatemala City is €41. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Rome and Guatemala City in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Rome 88
    Guatemala City 22
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Rome 176
    Guatemala City 44
Compare Hotels in Rome and Guatemala City

Looking for a hotel in Rome or Guatemala City? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Rome


Hotels in Guatemala City


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Rome Hotel Prices and Guatemala City Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Rome 21
    Guatemala City 5.70
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rome

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Rome:


  • Metro Ride (for Two)
    2.00
  • Train to the Airport
    15
  • Taxi to Airport
    45
  • Bicycle Rental (Full Day)
    10

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rome

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rome:

  • Shuttle Bus Transfer to or from Ciampino Airport: $6.52
  • Shuttle Bus Transfer to or from Fiumicino Airport: $7.61
  • Fiumicino Airport (FCO): Bus Transfer to/from Rome Termini: $7.61
  • Transfer Rome center - Fiumicino airport: $7.76
  • Fiumicino Airport from/to Vaticano Transfer: $8.87
  • Bus Transfer from Rome to Milan or Vice Versa: $14
  • Civitavecchia Port to/from Vatican City Bus Transfer: $16
  • Transfer between Fiumicino Airport and Rome Termini: $18
  • Express guided tour of the Catacombs with transfer: $27
  • Fiumucino Rome Airport FCO to Ladispoli Arrival Private Transfer: $34
  • Vatican City: Papal Audience Tickets with Optional Transfer: $38
  • Ladispoli to Rome - Departure Private Transfer: $40

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guatemala City

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guatemala City:

  • Antigua: One way shared transfer to Guatemala City: $24
  • From Guatemala City One way shared transfer to Semuc Champey: $54
  • From One Way Private Transfers to Panajachel: $210
  • From One way shared transfer to El Paredon: $59
  • From Panajachel: Transfer to Guatemala City: $240
  • Guatemala Airport Roundtrip Transfer to Antigua Guatemala: $56
  • Guatemala Airport to San Felipe de Lara RoundTrip PrivateTransfer: $155
  • Guatemala City Airport GUA to San Felipe de Lara-Arrival Transfer: $77
  • Guatemala City Airport(GUA) to Quetzaltenango-Round-Trip Transfer: $133
  • One way private transfer to Antigua: $74
  • Private Airport Transfer La Aurora airport to Guatemala: $24
  • Private Airport Transfer to Antigua Guatemala: $45

Is it cheaper to fly into Rome or Guatemala City?

Prices for flights to both Guatemala City and Rome change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Rome 83
    Guatemala City 14
Typical Food Prices in Rome

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rome:


  • Casual Lunch (for Two)
    14
  • 4 Ice Cream Sandwiches
    2.99
  • Cafe e doce
    4.00
  • Pizza (Fast Food)
    2.65
  • Sitdown Lunch (for Two)
    32
  • Cheese and bread
    10
  • Espresso
    2.00
  • Dinner
    58

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rome

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rome.

  • Award-Winning Roman Food Tours: $26
  • Pizza Making Class with wine & Tiramisu: $32
  • Food Tour of the Vatican with Farmers Market and Wine Tasting: $32
  • Vatican Street Food Tour around the Biggest Fresh Market in Rome: $32
  • Pasta Making with Wine Tasting and Dinner in Frascati: $33
  • Tasty Trionfale Farmers Market Food Tour and Local Wines Tasting: $39
  • Roman Master Chef Cooking Class with Wine: $42
  • Rome Food Tour : Street Food Testings with Local Guide: $43
  • Tiber River Urban Rafting Tour with Roman Pizza: $43
  • Pub Crawl and Ultimate Party with Open Bar and Pizza: $43
  • Castel Gandolfo Kayak & Swimming Lake Tour with Pizza: $43
  • Pasta Making & Wine Tasting with Dinner in Frascati from Rome: $49

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guatemala City

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guatemala City.

  • Cooking class/Pepian Workshop: $35
  • Cooking and class with Private Guatemalan Chef : $72
  • Taste Antigua Guatemala Walking Food Tour : $75
  • Antigua: Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class: $90
  • Small-Group Cooking Class in Antigua from Guatemala City: $120
  • Antigua Market, Cooking Class and Choco Museum from Guatemala City: $178
  • Pacaya Volcano Vistas + Enjoy Pizza Cooked Under Volcanic Heat: $180

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Rome 36
    Guatemala City 1.11
Typical Entertainment Prices in Rome

Here are a few typical costs in Rome for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Rome Museum Vaticano (for 2)
    69
  • Coliseum Tickets (for Two)
    33
  • Roma Pass
    30
  • Hop on Hop Off Bus (All Day)
    20
  • Segway Tour
    75

Tours and Activities in Rome

Here are a few actual costs in Rome for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Rome Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $3.31
  • Self Guided Audio Tour with 100 Captivating Stories in Rome: $3.31
  • Piazza del Popolo and Historical Sights Walking Tour in Rome: $3.33
  • Alterntive Walking Tour of Rome's City Center & Hidden Gems: $4.35
  • Rome's Baroque Art Walking Tour: Who Killed Caravaggio?: $4.35
  • Pantheon Skip-the-Line Pre-Booked Ticket: $4.35
  • Tour of Rome to Visit the Most Iconic Monuments: $5.00
  • Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Rome: $5.42
  • Pantheon Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket: $5.44
  • Skip-the-Line Pantheon Ticket and Audio App: $5.44
  • Pantheon Entry Skip The Line Ticket: $5.44
  • Pantheon Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket with Audio Guide: $5.44

Tours and Activities in Guatemala City

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Guatemala City are as follows:

  • Half Day Antigua Guatemala Tour: $17
  • Guided Walking Tour in Guatemala City: $26
  • Half Day Guatemala City Tour: $27
  • 2-Hour Culture and Historical Tour From Guatemala: $29
  • Guatemala city Walking Tour and public bus: $30
  • Half-Day Guatemala City Explorer Tour: $34
  • Graffiti Walking Tour in 4 Grados Norte Guatemala City : $35
  • Walking Tour: $35
  • UNESCO JEWELS: Antigua Half Day Tour from Guatemala City: $38
  • Private Night City Photo Tour in Guatemala: $50
  • Half-Day Guatemala City Tour : $55
  • Guatemala City Afternoon Sightseeing Tour: $60

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Rome 18
    Guatemala City 6.32
Typical Alcohol Prices in Rome

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Rome:


  • Bottle of Wine
    6.50
  • Pint of Beer
    6.34
  • Beer
    10

Sample the Local Flavors in Rome

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Rome:

  • Vatican Food and Wine Tasting Tour next to the Sistine Chapel: $32
  • Trionfale Farmers Market and Vatican Quarter Food and Wine Tour: $32
  • Cabaret and Burlesque Show Entry Ticket: $33
  • Cabaret and Burlesque Show: $33
  • Local Farms Guided Virtual Tour + Unlimited wine tasting: $40
  • Experience Rome Exclusive Wine Tasting in City Center: $42
  • Food & Wine Tour by the Vatican City: $48
  • Trastevere Wine Tasting with Food Pairing and Gelato: $49
  • Rome's Ultimate Party aka the Spanish Steps Pub Crawl: $53
  • Bar Crawl with Local Guide & Drinks: $53
  • Wine Tasting in Trastevere with Food and Gelato: $54
  • Small-Group Exclusive Winery and Wine Tasting Tour in Frascati: $61


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rome and Guatemala City, we can see that Rome is more expensive. And not only is Guatemala City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Rome is in Europe and Guatemala City is in Central America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Guatemala City would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Guatemala City and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Rome would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rome than you might in Guatemala City.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Rome Expensive? and Is Guatemala City Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Rome or Guatemala City?

Rome has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Guatemala City. When comparing the sizes of Rome and Guatemala City, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.