Daily rates at Parqueo Aeropuerto La Aurora run about Q65. This is the official on-airport parking for La Aurora International, sitting directly in front of the main terminal area that serves both Central and North. You park on-site, then walk across to check-in in just a few minutes, which beats dealing with off-airport shuttles in Guatemala City traffic.
The lot functions as standard surface parking with marked bays and simple ticketed entry at the main access road to the terminal. Since it’s official airport parking, payment follows airport-set tariffs, starting from hourly and capping at the posted daily maximum near Q65. You pay at the exit booth in quetzales, so keep cash or a working card ready before you roll up to the gate.
Security presence here is higher than in most unofficial street parking around Zona 13, with airport police regularly circling the lanes. Lighting covers the main walkways from the lot to the terminal doors, which matters if you’re arriving on late flights that land after 21:00. Sticking to the official lot also avoids the informal “caretaker” charges that pop up on nearby streets.
Short stays under 3 hours usually cost less than the full-day cap, so this lot works for quick Central or North terminal drop-offs or pick-ups too. For longer trips, anything beyond 24 hours bills at the posted per-day rate, so do the math if you’re leaving the car for a week or more. If your trip runs over budget, taxis and rideshare from most city hotels to GUA often price out cheaper than several days of parking here.
Tip: Morning departures between 06:00 and 09:00 fill the lanes closest to the terminal first, so plan to arrive 20–30 minutes earlier than usual if you want a spot within a short walk of check-in.
Pricing
| Stay | Per day | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | $5.00/day | $5.00 |
| 3 days | $5.00/day | $15.00 |
| 7 days | $5.00/day | $35.00 |