How to Get to Hopkins From BZE, Road Transfers.

Visiting Hopkins is one of the best decisions you'll make for your Belize vacation - but how to get to Hopkins? Getting here is easier than ever, thanks to the recently upgraded Coastal Highway. Whether you're flying in from Belize City or prefer a scenic drivevia road transfer, here’s how to get to Hopkins quickly and comfortably.

Fastest Way to Get to Hopkins from Belize City

Private Ground Transfer from Belize Airport (BZE)

The fastest and most comfortable option:
Book a private ground transfer directly from Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) to Hopkins. Our professional driver will greet you at the airport and transport you in air-conditioned comfort along the newly paved Coastal Highway—no connecting flights needed.

• Time: ~1.5 hours

• Bonus: Optional stop for groceries or sightseeing along the way, weather permitting.

• Convenience: Door-to-door service, no waiting

Other Travel Options to Hopkins

Option 1: Fly to Dangriga, Then Transfer

While this used to be the fastest route, it now often takes longer when you factor in waiting for connecting flights and the transfer from Dangriga.

• Flight Time: 20 minutes (via Tropic Air or Maya Island Air)

• Transfer Time: 30–40 minutes by taxi or shuttle from Dangriga to Hopkins

• Cost: Approx. $80 one-way flight + transfer fee - see below

• Tip: We can help arrange your flights and transfers

Option 2: Rent a Car and Drive

Prefer flexibility? Rent a car from Crystal Auto Rental and enjoy the scenic drive yourself. The Coastal Highway is newly paved and easy to navigate.

• Time: 1.5 hours from Belize City

• License: US, Canadian, or European licenses are accepted

Need Help Planning?

Contact us at Blue Parrot Beach House—we’ll help arrange shuttles, car rentals, or flights, ensuring you arrive in Hopkins fast, safe, and stress-free.

Hopkins to Belize International Airport or Belize City

Drive Time: 1.5 hours

$200 USD for 2 persons
Additional person/s $25 USD

Hopkins to Belize City

Drive Time: 2.0 hours

$200 USD for 2 persons
Additional person/s $25 USD

Hopkins to Placencia 

Drive Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

$100 USD for 2 persons
Additional person/s $15 USD

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