Guayaquil travel guide
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You're Going to Love Guayaquil
With 1.95 million inhabitants, Guayaquil is the most populous city in Ecuador. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Guayaquil has to offer.
Where to Eat in Guayaquil
If you’re looking for affordable options, Casa Julian (Parque Histórico Guayaquil, Km 1½ vía a Samborondón, Av. Los Arcos y Malta Guayaquil Guayas, 090) and Rosa Mezcal - Via a la Costa (Vía a la Costa) are great picks.
When to visit Guayaquil
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Guayaquil in January, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 71.6 °F, with an average temperature of 77 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 11″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Guayaquil, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Guayaquil
Plane
When flying to Guayaquil, you’ll arrive at Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo (GYE), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Guayaquil from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 4h 23m.
Car
Another option to get to Guayaquil is to pick up a car rental from Quito, which is about 165 miles from Guayaquil. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Quito.
Bus
Guayaquil’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Guayaquil
Where to stay in Guayaquil
From 5-star hotels such as the Sheraton Guayaquil Hotel to great affordable options like the Ramada Hotel, Guayaquil offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $43 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $90 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include La Fontana Hotel and Hoteles en Guayaquil - Suites Guayaquil Cerca del Aeropuerto.
Where to stay in popular areas of Guayaquil
Most booked hotels in Guayaquil
Renting a car in Guayaquil
Renting a car in Guayaquil costs $37 per day, on average, or $111 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Guayaquil is the Europcar branch at Aeropuerto Internacional Jose, which is 3 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Guayaquil.
The most frequently booked car type in Guayaquil is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.