Budget is a quality operation -- they won't rip you off.

I've driven the Suzuki Samurai many times in Belize. I do agree that it's great to have a bigger vehicle -- a Cherokee or Trooper is super -- but the Samurai does okay on nearly any kind of roads. Its short wheel base makes for a rougher ride, I agree. However, it's a dependable little car that holds up well on Belize's rough roads.

The next larger model in Suzuki, the Jimny, is a big step up, though. It's a newer model with better ride and more weight. It shouldnt' be much more than a Samurai, maybe US$5 or $10 a day.

--Lan Sluder

Lan Sluder/Belize First
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