The high cost of renting in Belize is duly credited to the fact that the import duties & taxes are 68% on 4 cylinders and 78% on 6 & 8 cylinder cars and SUV's. This makes vehicles almost double the price than it would be in U.S.A, hence the higher price on rentals.

Obtaining an International Driving Permit is not necessary in this former British colony where English remains the official language. Your regular driver's license will do just fine.

A common question I get asked is “can you drive in Belize with a US license” and the answer is yes, you can. In fact, most countries' driver's licenses are accepted in Belize. You will also need mandatory liability insurance. It's a requirement in Belize and is usually included in the price of the car.

Crystal Car Rental in Belize is the only Belize car rental service provider that allows its customer to drive their rental vehicles across the Guatemalan Border to visit the beautiful Tikal Mayan ruins. NOTE:The company CDW Insurance does not cover you over the borders – only in the country of Belize.