Car rental in Belize

Tips for driving your rental car in Belize

If you're travelling to Belize, a rental car is the best way to reach all the spots this country has to offer. Belize is a very interesting country to explore and its capital city Belmopan counts 16451 inhabitants. In Belmopan hosts 4.9% of the entire country's population, which counts over 334297 inhabitants. In Belize the language spoken most widespread is English but people also speak Kriol. The time zone in Belize is GMT-06:00 so make sure you adjust your watch at landing. We suggest adjusting your watch before take-off to help conquer jetlag! The electric plug type in Belize is A / B / G and the electric voltage is 110 V / 220 V, so it could be a good idea to bring an adapter with you to protect your devices' lifetime. The calling code in Belize is +501, make sure you note this down as it can come useful at times.

More travel information about Belize

With a fuel cost in Belize averaging at 1.44 USD, driving around the country won't break the bank. Belize shares its land borders with Guatemala and Mexico, which mean there are plenty of road trip options for travellers wishing to explore a little further. Before crossing any border, please make sure that this is in line with the terms and conditions of your car rental as these might vary according to the supplier you rent your car from. The roads stretch for 2870, 0 of which motorways, which ranks Belize as the 169th country in the world with the longest road system. This amount of road will let you drive across the country and discover its wonders, secret spots and the delicious local tastes. Please note that in Belize there is a Right-hand traffic law - it's important to know that the currency is the Belize dollar (BZD). Speed limits in town are 25-40 mph mph and on motorways they are not applicable. Bear in mind that in Belize, speaking on the phone while driving is allowed therefore we recommend caution at any time.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Belize

Belize boasts one UNESCO site which confirm this country's important heritage. Those who travel to Belize for leisure just can't miss a visit to Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System (natural).