Americas · driving guide
Driving in Honduras.
They drive on the right. Translation accepted. Here is what a rental desk and a roadside check will actually ask you for.
Drives on the
Right
Permit
Translation accepted
Typical minimum age
18
Which side of the road does Honduras drive on?
Honduras drives on the right. If you normally drive on the left, the two things that catch people out are roundabouts and the first turn out of the rental car park — both are worth taking slowly. Cars are usually configured with the driver's seat on the left, so the gear selector will be in your other hand.
Do you need an international driving permit in Honduras?
Not necessarily. A certified translation of your licence satisfies the local requirement. We would rather tell you that than sell you a document you do not need.
Minimum age to rent a car in Honduras
Most rental companies in Honduras will not release a vehicle to anyone under 18, and many apply a young-driver surcharge below 25. Age limits are set by the rental company rather than by law, so they vary between firms at the same airport — check the terms on the booking rather than assuming.
What to carry when driving in Honduras
Your national driving licence, a certified translation of it, the vehicle's rental agreement and insurance documents, and your passport. Keep them together and reachable from the driver's seat — a roadside check goes faster when nothing has to come out of the boot.
Questions about driving in Honduras
Which side of the road do they drive on in Honduras?
Honduras drives on the right. Rental cars are configured accordingly, with the driver's seat on the left.
Do I need an international driving permit in Honduras?
Honduras accepts a certified translation of your national licence rather than requiring a convention permit. A certified translation of your licence satisfies the local requirement.
How old do you have to be to rent a car in Honduras?
Rental companies in Honduras generally require drivers to be at least 18, with a surcharge often applied under 25. The limit is set by the company, not by law, so it varies between firms.