The cheapest hotel near the Temple. It is located in the Ciudadela Bolivariana between Manuela Saenz street and O'leary in a residential area of the city. The Urdesa zone. The rooms have double or triple capacity, private bathroom, hot water, and air conditioning. It has a capacity of approximately 30 people. The living area of the Hostal has TV with cable. It is approximately a 3 star rating. Not top of the line, but not a bad choice for the price.

Double room $29/person/night

Triple room $21/person/night

• Hilton Colon in Guayaquil

Located 5 minutes from the airport in Ecuador’s financial district on Av. Francisco Orellana. It has 298 rooms and suites with cable TV, minibar and security boxes. There are 3 restaurants in the hotel and an outdoor swimming pool.

Double room $190/night

Single room $190/night

• There are several other hotels at prices ranging between the Hilton and the Hostal.

Salinas Beach including lunch (1 day from Guayaquil) Salinas is the Ecuadorian’s favorite seaside resort, with lovely beaches for swimming and lazing in the sun. It is quite busy during season (January-March).

Many locals own rooms at the high-rise condos. Note: Sport-fishing off the coast of Salinas is offered year round for black marlin, swordfish, sailfish and tuna.

• Guayaquil Scenic tour (3 hours)

Drive along the bustling streets of Ecuador's largest city, visiting the Simon Bolivar Park with iguanas roaming freely, the busy waterfront and docks, La Rotonda with its statues of Bolivar and San Martin clasping hands as they did in 1822 to seal the South American independence movement. Drive to barrio Las Penas a charming colonial section with wooden architecture that house art galleries. From Santa Ana Fort, there is a panoramic view of Guayaquil and the immense Guayas River delta. Visit the cemetery, an imposing 20th Century necropolis in a Greco-Roman style, and the Religious Art Museum of Nahim Isaias Barquet.

• Combination City – Botanical Garden (6 ½ hour tour w/o lunch)

The Botanical Garden, a 40-minute ride from Guayaquil is a conservation center for tropical species, many in danger of extinction, most of them in the orchid family. Part of the garden is reserved for fine wood and fruit trees; each identified with common and scientific names. The orchid garden has more than 200 different species from Latinoamerica and Asia. Another area has productive plants such as banana, sugarcane and maize. See the garden section of cactus, palms and citrus trees, plus a water lily pond.

Prices for taxis are not expensive. Sometimes it is dangerous to take one, especially at night.

• Private Transfer

• Semi-private service (shuttle)

Sierra Madre Hotel and Restaurant was completely renovated and restored in Gran Spanish Villa Style in 1922. Today this gracious villa, maintains its Old World charm with period furniture along with the finest Ecuadorian craftsmanship and art. In addition to other amenities and for the pleasure of our guests, Hotel Sierra Madre offers a restaurant and a cafe with a complete menu of traditional Ecuadorian and international cuisines. Each room offers a private bath, and all comforts and conveniences of a modern hotel.

Double Room $34/person

Triple Room $30/person

Located between the colonial city and the modern city of Quito. 20 minutes from the International airport. It has 415 rooms and suites with air conditioning and double glazed windows. There are 3 restaurants and an outdoor swimming pool.

Double room $153/night

Single room $153/night

• Hotel Tambo Real

Hotel Tambo Real is conveniently located in the heart of Quito's commercial, banking and tourist area. Across the street from the American Embassy. They have 72 luxurious rooms, 18 suites, all equipped with a color TV and a minibar. They offer 24-hour room service and a restaurant.

Single Room $61/person

Double Room $37/person

Triple Room $31/person

• Quito by Night (3 hours, includes dinner)

• Quito Scenic tour and Equatorial Monument

• Art Gallery Tour (3 hours except Sunday)

Visit the main galleries of contemporary artist. Browse through original paintings, jewelry, ceramics, T-shirts and ornaments designed by Guayasamin, Vietri and Kingman (world-renowned Ecuadorian artists.)

• Ecuadorian Folklore Ballet (every Wednesday and Friday evening)

Attend a presentation of jacchigua, a group of 60 exceptional dancers and musicians who stage a wonderful show of traditional dances and songs of Ecuador, based on ancient celebrations. Transportation to and from the main hotels is provided.

Taxis are not very expensive. Prices are good and it is not dangerous to take anytime. You should always use precaution in taking them.

• Private Transfer

• Semi-Private Transfer (shuttle service)

Single Room $41/person

Double Room $30/person

Triple Room $20/person

• Abraspungo

This hotel is located 3 km in the Guano highway. It has an arquitectonic style from the country of Ecuador. There are 17 double rooms and 3 triple rooms. This hotel has a restaurant with Ecuadorian style food, a bar and a charming country environment.

Single Room $55/person

Double Room $36/person

Triple Room $27/person

• La Andaluza

The Hostería La Andaluza is located 3 hours from Quito, Guayaquil and Cuenca. It has a beautiful view of the Chimborazo Volcano. There are: 36 rooms, 12 junior suites, a restaurant/cafeteria, gym and Jacuzzi.

Single Room $73/person

Double Room $50/person

Triple Room $48/person

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Single Room $56/person

Double Room $38/person

Triple Room $31/person

The rates vary a little based on company and location. Also, the rates are only guaranteed for 60-90 days depending upon the company.

Rates at the Guayaquil airport (Hertz) range from $80 – 120 or more.

Rates at Budget rent a car in Guayaquil range from $45 – 75 or more.

Both rates depend upon the size of car that you prefer. The cheapest being an economy Geo Metro type car and the more expensive heading towards standard and above. Rates include unlimited mileage, which means there will be no extra charges based on how many miles you drive.

The cheapest rates that I can get on flights from Guayaquil to Quito (round trip) are $194/person. Our tour operator can book flights locally. She found the rate of $140/person round trip. One way flights are around $80 – 97 depending upon who books them.

Flights are subject to change without previous notice until the tickets are ran. They are not based on a contract like the international flights are.

Our tour operator sent the following information regarding the rail to/from Quito and Guayaquil:

We invite you to travel by train and see the best of Ecuador's countryside. Between Guayaquil and Chanchan you travel by coach. In Chanchan you take the Expresso to Riobamba, then visit the Devil's Nose, scenic ride to Alausí, in Riobamba over night in a hotel (could be Abraspungo Troje or La Andaluza). All meals and lunch boxes are included. Upon arrival to Quito transfer to one of the 4 main Hotels in Quito: Hilton, Alameda Real, Swissotel and Akros.

$991/person (based on 1 passenger)

$575/person (based on 2 passengers)

$466/person (based on 3 passengers)

$412/person (based on 4 – 9 passengers)

$325/person (based on semi-private shuttle service)