Money, Currency and Cards in Honduras
Local Currency
Lempira (HNL)
General Advice
Currency is the Lempira. 1 Lempira = 100 centavos. Notes are in denominations of L500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 centavos.
It is recommended that travellers take US Dollars, which are easily exchanged in banks, major hotels, airports and bureaux de change.
Money Exchange
The bureaux de change usually offer a quicker service and better rate than banks.
ATM Availability
Some banks offer cash withdrawal with Visa or Mastercard.
Credit Cards
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted.
Travellers Cheques
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars
Other Information
Banking Hours - Mon-Fri 0900-1600 (some banks open until 1800). Some branches open Sat 0900-1200.
