Car rental in Honduras

Tips for driving your rental car in Honduras

If you're travelling to Honduras, a rental car is the best way to reach all the spots this country has to offer. Honduras is a very interesting country to explore and its capital city Tegucigalpa counts 735982 inhabitants. In Tegucigalpa hosts 8.7% of the entire country's population, which counts over 8450000 inhabitants. In Honduras the language spoken most widespread is Spanish but people also speak other minor languages. The time zone in Honduras is GMT-06:00 so make sure you adjust your watch at landing. We suggest adjusting your watch before take-off to help conquer jetlag! The electric plug type in Honduras is A / B and the electric voltage is 120 V, so it could be a good idea to bring an adapter with you to protect your devices' lifetime. The calling code in Honduras is +504, make sure you note this down as it can come useful at times.

More travel information about Honduras

With a fuel cost in Honduras averaging at 1.25 USD, driving around the country won't break the bank. Honduras shares its land borders with El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua, which mean there are plenty of road trip options for travellers wishing to explore a little further. Before crossing any border, please make sure that this is in line with the terms and conditions of your car rental as these might vary according to the supplier you rent your car from. The roads stretch for 14742, 0 of which motorways, which ranks Honduras as the 124th country in the world with the longest road system. This amount of road will let you drive across the country and discover its wonders, secret spots and the delicious local tastes. Please note that in Honduras there is a Right-hand traffic law - it's important to know that the currency is the Honduran lempira (HNL). Speed limits in town are 40 km/h and on motorways they are 80 km/h. Bear in mind that in Honduras, speaking on the phone while driving is allowed therefore we recommend caution at any time.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Honduras

Honduras boasts two UNESCO sites which confirm this country's important heritage. Those who visit this country for leisure certainly can't miss these spots. The top UNESCO sites are: Maya Site of Copan (cultural) and Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve (cultural).