Cost To Visit Honduras: Travel Budget Guide (2026)
Honduras can be a very affordable trip—especially on the mainland—with higher costs on the Bay Islands. This cost and budget guide breaks down hotels, food, transportation, attractions, day trips, plus a realistic daily budget needed to visit.
Honduras uses the Honduran lempira (HNL). Prices have been converted from HNL and are only shown in $ (USD) for ease of use for our U.S. audience.
Is Honduras Cheap To Visit?
For most travelers, yes—Honduras is often considered budget-friendly overall, but costs rise on the in the islands (Roatán, Utila) where tourism demand, imported goods, and resort pricing push daily spending much higher.
Where Budgets Jump:
- Roatán (beachfront resorts, taxis, excursions)
- Daily diving and private boat trips
- Domestic flights + ferries + transfers stacked together
Honduras Vacation Costs
Below is a detailed expense breakdown for accommodations, food, transportation, and attractions—followed by day trip costs and realistic daily/weekly budgets.
Avg. Accommodation Cost
Peak
- Budget Travelers: $25–$55 per night
- Mid-Range Travelers: $70–$140 per night
- Luxury Travelers: $220–$600+ per night
Shoulder-Season
- Budget Travelers: $22–$50
- Mid-Range Travelers: $65–$125
- Luxury Travelers: $200–$550+
Off-Season
- Budget Travelers: $20–$45
- Mid-Range Travelers: $55–$115
- Luxury Travelers: $170–$480+
Country Tip: Honduras mainland is very inexpensive compared to the islands. I would estimate things are 75% cheaper compared to on the ground cost in their popular Caribbean islands.
Food Cost
Budget Travelers
- Breakfast: $3–$7
- Lunch: $5–$10
- Dinner: $8–$16
Mid-Range Travelers
- Breakfast: $7–$12
- Lunch: $10–$18
- Dinner: $20–$40
Luxury Travelers
- Breakfast: $12–$20
- Lunch: $18–$35
- Dinner: $50–$120+
Transportation Cost
Local buses (city + regional)
- Local bus rides: $0.50–$2
- Regional buses (typical 2–5 hour routes): $5–$20
Tourist shuttles (popular routes)
- Shuttle rides (typical): $25–$60 one-way
Common for routes like San Pedro Sula ↔ Copán or San Pedro Sula ↔ La Ceiba.
Taxis / rides
- Short rides (cities): $3–$10
- Longer rides (tourist areas/islands): $10–$35+
Car rental (mainland)
- Compact car:
- Off-Season: $35–$55/day
- Shoulder: $40–$65/day
- Peak: $50–$85+/day
- Fuel + parking (typical daily): $10–$25
Domestic flights (useful for saving time)
- Typical one-way domestic flight: $70–$180+ (route/season dependent)
Bay Islands transfers
- Ferry (mainland ↔ Roatán, where applicable): $25–$45 one-way
- Ferry (Roatán ↔ Utila): $25–$45 one-way
- Port/airport transfers on islands (taxi): $10–$35+
Attractions
- Copán Ruins: $15–$30
- Copán Museums/extra sites: $5–$20
- Roatán snorkeling trip: $35–$85
- Roatán boat excursion (half/full day): $60–$160+
- Diving (2-tank): $90–$150+
- Pico Bonito guided hike/eco tour: $25–$90
- Waterfalls / nature parks (varies): $5–$25
- Beach days: free (chairs/umbrellas extra where offered)
Day Trip Costs
| Day Trip | Transportation Cost (Round Trip) | Top Attraction | Attraction Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copán Ruinas (from San Pedro Sula) | $10–$35 (bus) • $50–$120 (shuttle) | Copán Ruins | $15–$30 |
| Lake Yojoa (from San Pedro Sula) | $10–$30 (bus) • $60–$140 (driver/tour) | Lake views + waterfalls | $5–$25 |
| Pico Bonito (from La Ceiba) | $6–$20 (local transport) • $40–$120 (tour) | Guided rainforest hike | $25–$90 |
| Roatán (from La Ceiba) | $50–$90 (ferry RT) • $140–$360 (flight RT) | Reef snorkeling / beach day | $35–$85 |
| Utila (from La Ceiba) | $50–$90 (ferry RT) | Diving (2-tank) | $90–$150+ |
| Cayos Cochinos (from La Ceiba) | $70–$160 (tour boat, often bundled) | Snorkeling + island hopping | $60–$140+ |
| Roatán West End → West Bay | $4–$12 (collectivo) • $20–$50 (taxi) | West Bay Beach day | Free–$25+ |
Daily Budget
| Season | Daily Total (Per Person) |
|---|---|
| Peak | $35–$75 |
| Shoulder | $32–$70 |
| Off-Season | $30–$65 |
| Season | Daily Total (Per Person) |
|---|---|
| Peak | $85–$170 |
| Shoulder | $80–$155 |
| Off-Season | $70–$145 |
| Season | Daily Total (Per Person) |
|---|---|
| Peak | $220–$600+ |
| Shoulder | $200–$550+ |
| Off-Season | $170–$480+ |
Weekly Budget (7 Days)
| Season | Lodging (7 nights) | Food (7 days) | Transport | Attractions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | $175–$385 | $90–$170 | $25–$90 | $60–$220 | $350–$865 |
| Shoulder | $155–$350 | $85–$160 | $22–$80 | $55–$205 | $317–$795 |
| Off-Season | $140–$315 | $80–$150 | $20–$75 | $50–$190 | $290–$730 |
| Season | Lodging (7 nights) | Food (7 days) | Transport | Attractions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | $490–$980 | $170–$310 | $55–$180 | $120–$420 | $835–$1,890 |
| Shoulder | $455–$875 | $160–$295 | $50–$170 | $110–$390 | $775–$1,730 |
| Off-Season | $385–$805 | $150–$280 | $45–$160 | $105–$360 | $685–$1,605 |
| Season | Lodging (7 nights) | Food (7 days) | Transport | Attractions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | $1,540–$4,200+ | $350–$840+ | $120–$420+ | $250–$950+ | $2,260–$6,410+ |
| Shoulder | $1,400–$3,850+ | $330–$770+ | $110–$390+ | $230–$900+ | $2,070–$5,910+ |
| Off-Season | $1,190–$3,360+ | $315–$700+ | $100–$360+ | $220–$850+ | $1,825–$5,270+ |
Flight Cost
Flight cost depends on where you’re departing from, the season, and the airline. Major international airports will have cheaper flights than smaller airports.
Average round-trip flight ranges from the U.S. to Honduras (typically San Pedro Sula (SAP) or Tegucigalpa (TGU)):
- Peak: $450–$850
- Shoulder: $350–$700
- Off-Season: $280–$600
If you’re heading to the Bay Islands, you may add a domestic flight or ferry + transfers on top of your international ticket.
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Honduras Travel Seasons
Peak Season
Peak season is typically mid-December through April—highest demand and pricing, especially for Roatán beach stays and the most popular resort weeks. This is also when some tours and dive operators can book up earlier.
Shoulder-Season
Shoulder season is usually May through June and October through November—often the sweet spot for deals on lodging with fewer crowds than peak.
Off-Season
Off-season is generally July through September—your best shot at discounts (often more noticeable on the mainland), with more humidity and higher rain chances. On the islands, sea conditions can sometimes mess with boat excursions, especially during rougher weather windows.
- Why it’s cheaper: fewer travelers and more discounts.
- Tradeoff: higher rain chances that can impact boat tours and beach days.
Yes—often. For many travelers, $2,000 can cover a comfortable week in Honduras, especially on the mainland and/or if you split lodging costs.
- Budget Travelers (7-day total): $290–$865
- Mid-Range Travelers (7-day total): $685–$1,890
- Luxury Travelers (7-day total): $1,825–$6,410+
If you base in Roatán, add multiple dive/boat days, and rely on taxis, budgets rise quickly—so you’ll want more cushion.
Kylie Jones
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Sara Miller