Most businesses deal exclusively in lempiras, and the US dollar is the only currency that's easily exchanged; away from the borders it's even difficult to change Guatemalan and Nicaraguan notes.
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Currency
- Name Lempira
- Symbol L
Lempira banknotes come in denominations of: L1, L2, L5, L10, L20, L50, L100 and L500.
The lempira is subdivided into 100 centavos. Denominations are: 10, 20 and 50 centavos.
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Changing Your Money
Banks in larger cities will occasionally exchange Euros and Canadian currency. Money changers on the street offer rates that are usually comparable to bank rates, but beware of scams.
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Money Tips
Honduras is a relatively cheap destination. For around US$25.00 a day, the budget traveler can enjoy three basic but good meals and sleep in a decent room. Travelers splashing out could easily spend around US$100.00 a day, including a several-course meal or two. Trips can get pricey when diving is thrown in; while it's one of the cheapest places in the world to dive, it can still hit your wallet hard if you let it!
Bargaining is not as common in Honduras as in other Latin American countries, but at outdoor markets you might be able to save a few lempiras.
Sample Price Guide
- gallon of gas
- US$ 3.50
- 1l bottled water
- US$ 1.00
- small bottle of beer
- US$ 1.00
- souvenir t-shirt
- US$ 7.50
- baleada (stuffed flour tortilla)
- US$ 0.75
Average Room Prices
Low Mid High Deluxe L100-575 L575-1150 L1150-1700 L1700+ Average Meal Prices
Low Mid High Deluxe L40-100 L100-200 L200-400 L400+ -
Tipping
A 10% tip is customary for waiters and tour guides. In hotels, bell boys and housecleaning staff usually receive a small tip, especially for good service.
