
Booking sites – Or you can check out Viator for a private shuttle.
Search for “recommended driver” or ask a question and for sure somebody would have some trustworthy driver to recommend. I would recommend Girlfriends in Antigua (females only) or Expats living in Guatemala.
Facebook groups – Another way to find a private driver is via Facebook groups. It might be more expensive than the other option but it’s definitely the most practical that leaves you worry-free. Your Hotel in Antigua – If you have pre-booked your stay in Antigua, whether it’s an hostel, a hotel or a home, chances are that they have a private shuttle service available. It’s less expensive than uber because you would have a fixed rate, and it’s reliable because it would be somebody recommended by other travelers. I have been traveling in and out of Guatemala by bus and by air and every time I was going to or coming from the airport I used a private driver that was passed on to me by a local friend. I love supporting small family owned businesses, and I highly recommend revealing destinations for all of your excursion needs in Guatemala.Getting to Antigua from Guatemala City by a private driver I also love how they still continued to give us recommendations and helpful suggestions of places to eat in Antigua over Whatsapp even after our tour was over. I love the thoughtfulness in their small touches such as giving us bottled water enroute to Lake Atitlan, and cold hand towels after our hike down Pacaya.
We felt safe in his hands as drivers can be quite aggressive in certain parts of Guatemala. Mario drove us to both Lake Atitlan and Pacaya volcano in an extremely comfortable and very clean van. She's also quick to respond and very detailed oriented in her communication.
I actually booked and prepaid my excursion to Lake Atitlan and Pacaya volcano prior to leaving the US as I felt Steph understood the itinerary I wanted, and offered a more than fair rate. Steph and Mario are the husband and wife team behind Revealing Destinations.