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Guam Travel Guide

Unincorporated territories of the United States

Trek Zone
84°F
Tuesday
84°F
Wednesday

Tourist season

Are November and December good months to visit Guam?

11

November

Shoulder
season

12

December

Semi-high
season

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 91 to 108 USD

Tourist's budget
from 160 to 193 USD

Did you know?

The surface area of Guam is 212 mi², which puts the island in position number 191 in terms of the area in the world.

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
2. To change the cities for comparison, change Your Country in settings

The distance between Hagåtña (GU) and Washington D.C. (US) is 7926 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Hagåtña click here

Hagåtña
Hagåtña
Barrigada
Mangilao
Tamuning
Yigo
Dededo
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
7926
mi

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Safety

General travel safety level in Guam on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

1

Level 1 • Exercise normal safety precautions.

Update: 13 Oct 2024

Upcoming holidays

28 November 2024• Thanksgiving Day

8 December 2024• Santa Marian Kamalen Day

Currency

US Dollar (USD) - rate compared to selected currencies

1 USD
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.94464
1.05861
GBP
0.78981
1.26613
Update: 18 Nov 2024

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Guam

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Distance matrix
MilesHagåtñaHågat, GuamDededoInalåhan, GuamTamuningAsanMerizoMangilao
Hagåtña-951432164
Hågat, Guam9-1410127810
Dededo514-1827206
Inalåhan, Guam141018-1614512
Tamuning312216-5184
Asan277145-156
Merizo1682051815-15
Mangilao4106124615-

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Electricity

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 91 to 108 USD

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 160 to 193 USD

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in Guam via the Prices link

Currency

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US Dollar (USD)

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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Guam.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment
This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Electricity

110V (60 Hz)

In Guam the standard voltage is 110V and the frequency is 60 Hz. Type A, B sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket AType A
socket BType B

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

186 / 231
Ranking
168 775
Chamorro 37.3%, Filipino 26.3%, white 7.1%, Chuukese 7%, Korean 2.2%, other Pacific Islander 2%, other Asian 2%, Chinese 1.6%, Palauan 1.6%, Japanese 1.5%, Pohnpeian 1.4%, mixed 9.4%

Area

191 / 230
Ranking
212 mi²

Life expectancy

75 / 196
Ranking
77.3
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 74.8women 79.9

Median age

67 / 157
Ranking
29.4
Average age of population expressed in years.men 28.7women 30.2

Population growth

134 / 172
Ranking
0.18%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

11 / 131
Ranking
99%
Ability to read, write and count.men 99%women 99%
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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