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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Georgetown travel guide

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You're Going to Love Georgetown

With 235,017 inhabitants, Georgetown is the most populous city in Guyana. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Georgetown has to offer.

Where to Eat in Georgetown

If you’re looking for affordable options, Fusion by Pegasus (Pegasus Hotel, Seawall Road) and Jaxx International Grill (Movie Towne Mall Guyana, Turkeyen) are great picks.

When to visit Georgetown

Georgetown in May
Estimated hotel price
$254
1 night at 3-star hotel
Georgetown in May
Estimated hotel price
$254
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Georgetown in April, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 75.2 °F, with an average temperature of 78.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 12.6″. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Georgetown, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.

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How to Get to Georgetown

Plane

Georgetown is served by 2 airports: Georgetown Ogle (OGL) and Georgetown Cheddi Jagan Intl (GEO). The closest to downtown Georgetown is Georgetown Ogle, which is located 4 miles from the city center. Further away is Georgetown Cheddi Jagan Intl, 22 miles from the center of Georgetown. The shortest flight to Georgetown from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 3h 30m.

Plane

Georgetown is served by 2 airports: Georgetown Ogle (OGL) and Georgetown Cheddi Jagan Intl (GEO). The closest to downtown Georgetown is Georgetown Ogle, which is located 4 miles from the city center. Further away is Georgetown Cheddi Jagan Intl, 22 miles from the center of Georgetown. The shortest flight to Georgetown from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 3h 30m.

Airports near Georgetown

GEOGeorgetown Cheddi Jagan Intl
OGLGeorgetown Ogle

Airlines serving Georgetown

KLM
Good (1,338 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,872 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,796 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,449 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,715 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,322 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,420 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,181 reviews)
Caribbean Airlines
Excellent (151 reviews)
interCaribbean Airways
Okay (18 reviews)
Sky High
Okay (4 reviews)
Surinam Airways
Okay (2 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Georgetown

Most booked hotels in Georgetown

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Guyana Marriott Hotel Georgetown
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 252 reviews)
$484+
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Grand Coastal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 242 reviews)
$119+
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Millenium Manor Hotel
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$103+
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Aracari Hotel Guyana
3 stars
Okay (5.1, 2 reviews)
$125+
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Ramada by Wyndham Princess Georgetown
3 stars
Good (6.3, 1012 reviews)
$170+
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Julian Guest House
2 stars
Good (6.2, 347 reviews)
$40+
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Renting a car in Georgetown

Renting a car in Georgetown costs $57 per day, on average, or $229 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Georgetown.

The most frequently booked car type in Georgetown is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Tiida or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Georgetown costs $57 per day, on average, or $229 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Georgetown.

The most frequently booked car type in Georgetown is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Tiida or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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