TGUUpdated October 25, 2026

Car rental at Toncontín airport - Tegucigalpa

Tegucigalpa · Honduras

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Rental companies at the airport

Car rental companies operating at Toncontín airport - Tegucigalpa (TGU) and where to find them. The airport is 6 km from Tegucigalpa. See also the airport guide for general information.

Several international and local car rental companies operate at the airport, making it easy to travel to Tegucigalpa and other parts of Honduras. Their customer service counters are located on the ground floor of the terminal's main lobby, in the public arrivals area, while pickup and return of vehicles are handled in designated areas of the outdoor parking lot.

Requirements for Renting a Vehicle

To pick up a vehicle at the airport rental counters, rental agencies require customers to meet the following commercial and regulatory requirements in effect in Honduras:

  • Minimum age: The usual minimum rental age ranges from 21 to 25, depending on the company and vehicle category. Drivers between 21 and 24 generally have to pay an additional daily young driver fee.
  • Driver's license: A physical, original, valid driver's license from the driver's country of residence, held for at least one or two years. If the license is not written in the Latin alphabet, it must be presented together with an International Driving Permit (IDP).
  • Passport or identification document: A valid passport with an immigration entry stamp for foreign tourists, or a National Identification Document (DNI) for Honduran citizens or residents.
  • Credit card: An international credit card in the name of the reservation holder with sufficient available credit to place the security deposit on hold for the duration of the rental. Debit cards, cash, and prepaid cards are generally not accepted for this temporary hold.
  • Insurance and coverage: Minimum mandatory third-party liability coverage (TPL/ALI), in addition to collision and theft coverage (CDW/LDW), which may be provided by the rental agency or covered through your credit card benefits with the corresponding official documentation.

Companies, opening hours and desk locations can change. Check with the rental company before booking.

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Tips for renting a car in Honduras

  1. Check that your driver's license is valid in Honduras. Some countries also ask for an International Driving Permit (IDP), which is only valid together with your national license.
  2. Review what the rental includes: collision damage waiver, third-party liability and the deductible. Most companies also hold a deposit on a credit card in the driver's name.
  3. Learn the local rules before you drive: speed limits, right of way, alcohol limits and tolls.
  4. Check which side of the road traffic drives on and where the steering wheel is.
  5. At pickup, photograph the car (inside and out) and the fuel level, and keep the photos until the deposit is returned.
  6. Know what to do in an accident: who to call, what to document and how to report it to the rental company.

Find the rental desks and parking on the TGU airport map.

Not driving? See other ways to get to and from TGU. Returning the car or picking someone up: parking at TGU.

German Giudici

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