This is the currency information page for quetzales (GTQ) - used in: Guatemala. Here you'll find information on this currency, current exchange rates with all other currencies, handy cut-out exchange rate pocket charts for US dollars, euros and sterling for your travels and most importantly, links to purchase quetzales (in cash or card) at the best possible rates.


Buy quetzales at best value

Although it's not possible to buy quetzales in the UK, you may want to bring US dollars or euros with you to exchange on arrival. Travelex offer guaranteed best exchange rates in the UK, with zero commission (minimum £100 order) and free pickup at a wide range of Travelex shops in airports, ports and city centres.


For extra convenience and security, a prepaid travel card is available from Travelex for quetzales. This can be used at any Mastercard-enabled ATM or shop, with no fee for standard usage.



Exchange Rates & Currency Information

Exchange Rates (Sep 2016)

Euro:1 = Q8.64
Dollar:$1 = Q7.74
Pound:£1 = Q10.30



Currency subunits and denominations

Subunits: centavos - 1/100.

The following denominations are currently in use for quetzales:

Coins: 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 centavos, 1 quetzal.

Banknotes: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 quetzales.



Exchange Rate Travel Charts

Print and cut-out these pocket-size exchange rate charts for easy currency comparisons while travelling.

GTQ / EUR
(Sep 2016)
GTQEURGTQEUR
10.1210011.57
20.2325028.94
50.5850057.87
101.161,000115.74
202.312,000231.48
505.795,000578.70
EUR / GTQ
(Sep 2016)
EURGTQEURGTQ
18.6420173
217.2850432
325.92100864
543.202502,160
1086.405004,320
151301,0008,640
GTQ / USD
(Sep 2016)
GTQUSDGTQUSD
10.1310012.92
20.2625032.30
50.6550064.60
101.291,000129.20
202.582,000258.40
506.465,000645.99
USD / GTQ
(Sep 2016)
USDGTQUSDGTQ
17.7420155
215.4850387
323.22100774
538.702501,935
1077.405003,870
151161,0007,740
GTQ / GBP
(Sep 2016)
GTQGBPGTQGBP
10.101009.71
20.1925024.27
50.4950048.54
100.971,00097.09
201.942,000194.17
504.855,000485.44
GBP / GTQ
(Sep 2016)
GBPGTQGBPGTQ
110.3020206
220.6050515
330.901001,030
551.502502,575
101035005,150
151551,00010,300