USD to HNL Exchange Rate Today
US Dollar to Honduran Lempira conversion for one of Central America's largest US remittance corridors. Track live USD/HNL rates every 30 minutes for family support, cash pickup, Tigo Money, bank deposits, or travel to Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the US Dollar to Honduran Lempira exchange rate?
The USD to HNL exchange rate has recently been around 26-27 lempiras per 1 US dollar (about 26.8 in mid-2026). The lempira is a managed currency that drifts down gradually rather than swinging sharply, guided by Honduras's central bank. The United States is by far the largest source of remittances to Honduras, making USD/HNL a heavily used corridor. The rate shown above is the live mid-market figure, refreshed every 30 minutes.
How can Americans send money to Honduras?
Popular options include TapTap Send (a near-mid rate for a very low or zero fee), Paysend and Ria (low cost), Remitly (fast cash pickup and Tigo Money wallet delivery, first transfer often free), and Western Union or MoneyGram for the widest cash-pickup network. Wise gives the exact mid-market rate but charges more to Honduras. Compare the lempiras received per $100 sent. See our Send Money to Honduras guide for a full breakdown.
Why does the USD to HNL rate keep drifting up?
The lempira follows a gentle, managed depreciation against the dollar — typically a few percent per year — reflecting inflation differentials and the central bank's exchange-rate policy. Unlike free-floating currencies, it rarely jumps day to day, so the rate you see is fairly steady week to week. Remittance inflows (a large share of GDP) and the dollar's global strength both influence the pace.
Should I exchange dollars in the US or Honduras?
For cash to spend, exchange in Honduras — banks and authorized casas de cambio in Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula give better USD/HNL rates than US airport kiosks. For sending money home, skip cash exchange: an app like TapTap Send or Remitly delivers lempiras to a bank account, Tigo Money wallet or cash-pickup point at a far better rate than any storefront. US dollars circulate in some tourist areas, but you'll get a poor built-in rate paying in dollars.
Is Honduras expensive for US tourists?
Honduras is inexpensive for Americans. With $1 buying roughly 26-27 lempiras, everyday costs — local meals, transport, guesthouses — are low, especially away from the Bay Islands (Roatán, Utila), which are priced closer to international levels. Pay in lempiras rather than dollars for the best value.
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