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Roaming Price Audit: What 10 Days of Data Cost in Honduras
HelloRoam is the top pick for Honduras: its 7-day unlimited plan costs $36.90, at full speed for the first 2 GB a day, against $84 for a week on AT&T's $12-a-day pass, a $47 gap, and Holafly ranks second on this site's rubric. HelloRoam takes checkout through Stripe, with Apple Pay and Google Pay, in 31+ currencies. Airalo covers 200+ destinations to HelloRoam's 185. HelloRoam's price is from its catalogue of 29 Oct 2026, rivals' from the 30 Oct 2026 price check; AT&T's rate was checked June 2026.
Two prices sit on this page. AT&T bills $12 a day for Honduras and a 20GB travel eSIM at $36.69 bills once, both in dollars. HelloRoam bills in 31 checkout currencies.
Prepaid eSIM plans covering Honduras
For a short trip to Honduras, HelloRoam's smallest fixed plan is $3.99 for 1 GB over 7 days, on a local network. One day of AT&T roaming costs $12.
Get eSIMHolafly's unlimited plan in Honduras runs on a local 4G LTE network at a median $3.93/day. For a 10-day trip, that totals $39.30, less than the $120 ten days of AT&T roaming at $12/day cost.
Get eSIMNomad's 30-day refund applies to unused Honduras eSIMs. Coverage runs on a local 4G LTE network at $2.30/GB — once the plan is activated, unused data is non-refundable.
Get eSIMHeavy data users in Honduras should compare Airalo's 10GB plan at $2.40/GB against Holafly's unlimited tier. Airalo is cheaper under 7-8GB of daily usage.
Get eSIMSaily sells Honduras data with built-in VPN protection at $2.60/GB. Nord Security's infrastructure backs every plan.
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The full picture
How much each carrier charges per day in Honduras
Every major carrier's published Honduras rate, side by side, with the eSIM winner highlighted.
| Carrier | Plan type | Daily | 7-day | Speed | Data limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | International Day Pass | $12.00source | $84.00 | LTE | Plan data |
| Verizon | TravelPass | $12.00source | $84.00 | LTE | Plan data |
| T-Mobile | International Pass | $10.00*source | $50.00 | LTE | 2GB per 1 Day pass |
| Xfinity Mobile | International Pass | $10.00source | $70.00 | LTE | 200 MB/day |
| eSIM · HelloRoam | 20GB data plan | — | $36.69 | 4G LTE | 20GB |
*T-Mobile's Experience More plan includes 5GB of high-speed data abroad and Experience Beyond 15GB, then data runs at up to 256Kbps. Essentials includes texting but no data. The 1 Day International Pass costs $10; the 7-day figure is the cheapest pass mix, 10-day pass.
* Xfinity Mobile International Pass: $10/day with 200 MB/day high-speed cap
Compare all carrier roaming plans to see how AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Vodafone, and EE stack up against eSIM providers.
Pay-per-use cost audit
Honduras data charges on AT&T pay-per-use: real dollar amounts
AT&T pay-per-use data in Honduras costs $2.05/MB when no $12/day international day pass is active. At that rate, five common activities add up quickly.
5-minute FaceTime call (~75 MB): $154. 30-minute Zoom meeting (~450 MB): $922. 1 hour of Google Maps navigation (~50 MB): $102. Uploading 20 vacation photos (~200 MB): $410. 1 hour of YouTube (~500 MB): $1025. Combined, those five activities use roughly 1.3 GB — before background app refresh or iCloud sync adds anything. Rates checked June 2026. Source: AT&T international rate card.
Personalize your savings
Your Honduras saving against $12 a day
Adjust the trip length, the carrier and the daily data below and the calculator reprices both sides. The starting point is the 10-day average stay recorded for Honduras: $120 on an AT&T day pass at $12 a day, against $36.69 for a 20GB travel eSIM. Both prices buy access to the same local operators.
Network coverage
Honduras signal strength and network density
Claro runs all cellular service in Honduras. Verizon TravelPass routes you through Claro at $12/day. A travel eSIM routes through a local network at $1.83/GB. Both options connect to local towers in Honduras. The eSIM removes the carrier surcharge. Honduras does not have 5G on a local network at this time. The network runs 4G LTE. Paying AT&T's $12/day roaming rate does not change that. A travel eSIM delivers the same 4G LTE maximum for $1.83/GB.
Network attachment record
The networks behind both prices in Honduras
HelloRoam publishes one local operator for Honduras: Claro.
One operator means no fallback network.
Where Claro has no signal, an eSIM has nowhere else to attach.
HelloRoam records no 5G operator for Honduras.
Carrier roaming meets the same ceiling, because roaming rents local networks.
Price is what separates the two options in Honduras. This page prices both.
5G and 4G here are capability labels. Neither one is a speed reading.
The operator file behind this page covers 185 destinations and 154 operators, 98 of those destinations carrying a 5G label. Honduras is one of 117 single-operator destinations in that file: Claro. Carrier roaming reaches the same radios, so the gap between the two prices is a billing gap.
| Operator | Network generation on file |
|---|---|
| Claro | 4G |
Source: HelloRoam package feed, read 17 August 2026. The feed publishes an operator list for every destination it sells. No speed test sits behind this table, and we ran none. The full operator map covers 185 destinations.
Pricing breakdown
What data costs in Honduras
Carrier roaming costs for 14 days in Honduras, ranked: T-Mobile high-speed add-on $75, Verizon TravelPass $168, AT&T International Day Pass $120, eSIM 10GB on a local network $18.30. The eSIM option costs 85% less than AT&T, which bills $12 a day.
The eSIM daily rate works out to $1.31 when spread across 14 days. AT&T charges $12/day, which is 9.2x that figure. T-Mobile's high-speed pass is $10/day. All three connect to the same local towers in Honduras.
Per-GB rates for Honduras eSIM plans: 1GB at $3.99 ($3.99/GB), 3GB at $9.45 ($3.15/GB), 5GB at $14.20 ($2.84/GB), 10GB at $23.18 ($2.32/GB), 20GB at $36.69 ($1.83/GB). Larger plans cost less per gigabyte, so buying up one tier saves money if you are close to the limit. Unlimited daily plans remove the per-GB calculation entirely at $4.79/day for 14 days.
Unlimited data for Honduras starts at $5.99 for 1 day and runs to $122.20 for 30, priced 1 day at $5.99, 3 days at $17.07, 7 days at $36.90, 14 days at $67.09, 30 days at $122.20. Unlimited here means 2GB a day at full speed before a fair-use policy applies. Catalogue prices read 29 Oct 2026.
Trip cost breakdown
Carrier roaming vs eSIM cost in Honduras by trip length
The 3-day traveler pays $36 on AT&T for maps and messaging in Honduras. A 3GB eSIM on a local network covers the same trip for $9.45 — $26.55 less.
The 14-day family vacation reaches $120 in AT&T charges per person. Four lines on one account come to $300, because each extra line used the same day adds $6. Four 20GB eSIM plans on a local network cost $146.76 combined — $153.24 less for the group.
A 30-day stay runs $120 on AT&T for video calls and streaming. A 50GB eSIM on a local network at $91.59 is 24% less for the same local towers. Rates checked June 2026.
Airport options
Honduras airport connectivity costs for arriving travelers
Hotel WiFi in Honduras covers basic email but rarely handles navigation or ride-hailing apps at the same time. If you skip the airport SIM counter planning to use hotel WiFi, you may land without data for the taxi from arrivals. A 1GB eSIM at $3.99 is active before you board — maps, ride apps, and messaging all work from the arrivals hall onward.
Data planning
Planning your data usage in Honduras
Social media browsing uses about 80 MB/hour. Two hours of Instagram or TikTok scrolling per day adds 160 MB. Stack that with maps and messaging and 1.5 GB per day is a fair estimate for Honduras. Over 7 days you need 11GB.
20GB covers about 409 hours of live map navigation, enough for a 7-day trip with directions to every meal and museum. AT&T charges $84 for the same coverage on a local network. For heavy data users, a 1-day unlimited plan costs $5.99, still under AT&T's $12/day pass.
Connectivity
Honduras internet access: WiFi coverage vs eSIM availability
Hotel WiFi in Honduras is unreliable outside of major chains. Many guesthouses and small hotels offer weak or shared connections. An eSIM on a local network provides consistent data access regardless of where you stay.
Plan your data
Honduras data consumption: what to expect
A family of four traveling to Honduras each with AT&T International Day Pass pays $12 for the first line and $6 for each extra line, $30/day in roaming. Over 10 days that totals $300. Four separate 20GB eSIM plans on a local network cost $146.76 combined — $153.24 less for the same connection.
Honduras has one mobile operator: Claro. US carriers pay Claro for roaming access and pass that cost to you at $12/day. An eSIM connects to Claro directly at $1.83/GB — no carrier markup.
Local prices in Honduras are in HNL (L), but eSIM plans are priced in USD, eliminating exchange rate uncertainty on your data costs.
Quick reference
Honduras Travel Essentials
199/195/198
199, 195, 198 are the emergency numbers in Honduras. Different numbers may route to different services — save all of them before your trip. Emergency calls work from any mobile device, including travel eSIMs.
Type A/B
US plugs (Type A flat two-prong and Type B three-prong) fit Honduras's outlets directly. No adapter is needed for phones, laptops, or standard US electronics. Voltage is 120V — compatible with dual-voltage US chargers.
CST (UTC-6)
HNL (L)
Cash in HNL is preferred across most of Honduras outside major hotels and tourist centers. Card terminals are not common in local markets or small restaurants. Withdraw enough cash at a reliable ATM before leaving the city — rural areas may not have ATM access.
Quick tip
Local prices in Honduras are in HNL (L). eSIM plans are priced in USD, eliminating exchange rate uncertainty.
Good to know
Honduras's emergency number is 199/195/198, not 112. Both carrier roaming SIMs and eSIMs can dial emergency numbers without an active data plan.
Step by step
Honduras eSIM installation guide
- On Samsung Galaxy S21 or newer: go to Settings > Connections > SIM manager to verify eSIM support — Pixel 3a and later also qualifies — Claro HN covers LTE in Honduras
- First-time buyer: HelloRoam offers Honduras data at $3.99 for 1GB — create an account, add a payment method, and your QR code arrives in under 60 seconds. Compare eSIM providers to see your options.
- First-time eSIM install: your phone walks you through the QR scan step by step — the profile downloads in 10-30 seconds over a WiFi connection before you leave home so it is ready to activate on arrival
- Returning traveler shortcut: set your home carrier SIM to Data Off in the dual-SIM panel rather than navigating through roaming menus. The full data roaming guide covers all shortcuts.
- Enable the eSIM data line when you land in Honduras — it connects to Claro HN automatically
- Leave your home SIM enabled for incoming calls: WiFi Calling routes them over the eSIM data connection at no extra cost
Data tips
How to stretch your data in Honduras
Download offline maps before your trip — Google Maps and Maps.me both support offline areas. This cuts navigation data usage from 50 MB/hour to near zero. WhatsApp messages use minimal data. Voice calls over WhatsApp use about 30 MB/hour. Video calls consume 250 MB/hour. Streaming video is the biggest drain at roughly 1 GB/hour.
Regional context
Honduras and Central America cross-border data costs
A few things to know before turning off carrier roaming in Honduras:
Coverage limited on Bay Islands interiors
Claro has widest mainland coverage
Nearby
Related destinations
6 destinations near Honduras are priced on the same rate card. AT&T bills $12 a day in every one of them, and the figure beside each flag is that destination's own per-gigabyte floor. The cheapest of the group is Nicaragua at $2.47 a gigabyte.
Forgot your eSIM?
You forgot to buy an eSIM for Honduras — here is what to do
You landed in Honduras without an eSIM. Here is what that costs and what you can still do.
All 5 providers — HelloRoam, Holafly, Nomad, Airalo, and Saily — allow post-arrival purchase and installation over WiFi. You do not need a local SIM to buy an eSIM. Most international airports in Honduras have free WiFi in arrivals. Connect there, open a provider's app, and install a 1GB plan ($3.99 in this site's catalog) before you leave the terminal. If airport WiFi is unavailable, hotel lobby WiFi works as a fallback — most front desks in Honduras give you the password at check-in. Last resort: turn on carrier data long enough to download the eSIM provider app (~5 MB, roughly $10 on AT&T pay-per-use), then switch to the installed eSIM immediately. That charge lands once, unlike AT&T's $12/day pass, which bills again every day of the trip.
Savings math
How much you save in Honduras
Solo traveler
T-Mobile's Experience plans include 5GB or 15GB of high-speed data abroad, then up to 256Kbps. More high-speed data in Honduras takes International Passes from $10 a day, $50 over 10 days at the cheapest mix (10-day pass). A 20GB eSIM on a local network delivers full 4G LTE for $36.69. The gap: $13.31 (27%). At 256Kbps the included data is usable mainly for text messages.
Family trip
Two travelers on Verizon in Honduras for 10 days: 2 lines x $12/day x 10 = $240. Two 20GB eSIMs: $73.38. Savings: $166.62 for the couple. If only one person needs heavy data, one eSIM with tethering costs $36.69 total and covers both devices through the phone's hotspot feature.
AT&T roaming rate analysis
AT&T International Day Pass billing for Honduras: $12 covers 24 hours from the first time your phone uses a local network. A background sync after that window closes starts the next $12 fee. AT&T bills at most 10 daily fees per line each bill cycle, and $6 for each extra line used the same day. Over 10 days the pass costs $120. A 20GB eSIM at $36.69 uses data-bucket billing, which charges for data bought, not for days used.
All-carrier summary
AT&T: AT&T International Day Pass costs 227% more than an eSIM for Honduras.
Verizon: Verizon TravelPass costs 227% more than an eSIM for Honduras.
T-Mobile: T-Mobile's International Passes cost 36% more than an eSIM for Honduras.
The savings math for Honduras is clear. Solo: $83.31 saved vs AT&T for 10 days. Family of four: $153.24 saved. Annual (2 trips): $166.62 saved. All figures use the same local 4G LTE network. The eSIM costs less at every trip length and every group size.
Quick answers
Common questions about Honduras data costs
Is eSIM cheaper than roaming in Honduras?
Yes, an eSIM is 69% cheaper than carrier roaming in Honduras. AT&T charges $120 for a 10-day trip at $12/day. A travel eSIM on a local 4G LTE network costs $36.69 for 20GB. Both use the same cell towers. The eSIM saves $83.31 on identical infrastructure. Rates checked June 2026.
How much does roaming cost in Honduras?
Honduras roaming costs per device: AT&T $120, Verizon $120 (10 days). A family of four pays $480 on AT&T. Four eSIMs on a local network: $146.76. Rates checked June 2026.
Does T-Mobile work in Honduras?
Yes, within the plan's allowance. T-Mobile's Experience More plan includes 5GB of high-speed data abroad and Experience Beyond 15GB, then data runs at up to 256Kbps. Essentials includes texting but no data. At 256Kbps Google Maps and ride-hailing apps stall. T-Mobile's 1 Day International Pass costs $10 for 2GB, and a week of passes $50 (10-day pass). A travel eSIM on a local 4G LTE network costs $36.69 for 20GB over 10 days. Rates checked June 2026.
AT&T fine print for Honduras
$12 covers 24 hours from the first time your phone uses a foreign network, and a single background push notification at 2 AM can start it. AT&T bills at most 10 daily fees per line each bill cycle (terms read 31 Oct 2026).
iCloud Photos, email push, app updates all trigger the daily charge. A phone left in a bag with data roaming on starts a new $12 fee each time a sync lands after the last 24 hours ran out.
Honduras FAQ
Honduras eSIM & roaming questions
Honduras carrier roaming costs $12 a day on AT&T and on Verizon
AT&T charges $12/day on International Day Pass for Honduras. Verizon charges $12/day on TravelPass. T-Mobile's Experience More and Experience Beyond plans include 5GB and 15GB of high-speed data abroad, then at a reduced speed, and Essentials includes texting only. Land without a plan and AT&T bills $2.05/MB, so a single gigabyte costs $2,099. Five travel eSIM providers sell Honduras data against those rates: HelloRoam, Holafly, Nomad, Airalo, and Saily. Fixed plans start at $3.99 for 1GB on a local 4G LTE network. HelloRoam posts the lowest fixed rate in the group, $2.01/GB on the median 5 GB plan across 40 countries, against $2.30 on Nomad. HelloRoam's 7-day unlimited plan has the lowest median of the five at $21.50 across 35 countries, against $27.50 on Holafly. Carrier rates checked June 2026; eSIM prices from the 30 Oct 2026 price check.
T-Mobile's included data in Honduras runs at high speed until the allowance ends
Not past the allowance. T-Mobile's Experience More plan includes 5GB of high-speed data abroad and Experience Beyond 15GB, then data runs at up to 256Kbps. Essentials includes texting but no data. A photo message runs 2 MB to 4 MB, about two minutes at 256Kbps, so it drags from Honduras. A travel eSIM delivers full 4G LTE on a local network from $1.83/GB, and HelloRoam at $2.01/GB holds the lowest median 5 GB rate in the market, Nomad next at $2.30. Carrier rates checked June 2026; eSIM prices from the 30 Oct 2026 price check.
Honduras roaming bills by the day, not by the gigabyte
A traveler lands in Honduras, checks one notification, and AT&T bills $12 for the next 24 hours. That is per-day billing: any cellular connection, including a background sync, starts the full 24-hour charge. Without a day pass the rate is $2.05/MB, so a 20 MB burst of photo syncing costs $41. An eSIM is a fixed cost at 1GB for $3.99, with no per-day trigger and no per-MB meter. HelloRoam's unlimited plan removes the meter a different way, at a 7-day median of $21.50 against $27.50 on Holafly. Carrier rates checked June 2026; eSIM prices from the 30 Oct 2026 price check.
A week of Honduras data, priced across the five eSIM providers
A week of unlimited data is the like-for-like price. The median 7-day unlimited plan across the 35 countries where all five were priced costs $21.50 on HelloRoam, $25 on Nomad, $26.99 on Saily, $27 on Airalo, $27.50 on Holafly. The plans differ in full-speed data: HelloRoam's plan runs at full speed for 2 GB a day in 33 of those 35 countries, while Airalo's holds 3 GB in most and Holafly states no daily cap. AT&T bills $84 for the same week in Honduras at $12 a day, $62.50 more than the HelloRoam median. Carrier rates checked June 2026; eSIM prices from the 30 Oct 2026 price check.
A one-month stay in Honduras suits a data bucket over a day pass
For a 30-day trip at 1.5 GB/day average, total usage runs 45 GB. AT&T International Day Pass: $12/day, $120 for the month. T-Mobile International Pass: $10/day, $75. A travel eSIM on Claro HN at $1.83/GB for 45 GB costs roughly $82.35. For stays over 2 weeks, also consider a local SIM purchased in Honduras — local prepaid cards often run $10-25 for 20-50 GB at full local speeds with no international markup. Rates checked June 2026.
US carrier roaming in Honduras costs $12 a day
AT&T charges $12/day in Honduras on International Day Pass. Verizon charges $12/day on TravelPass. T-Mobile's Experience More plan includes 5GB of high-speed data abroad and Experience Beyond 15GB, then data runs at up to 256Kbps. Essentials includes texting but no data. A 7-day trip on AT&T costs $84. A travel eSIM on a local 4G LTE network costs roughly $19.22 for the same week at average usage. Rates checked June 2026.
A travel eSIM holds the same Honduras networks carrier roaming rents
Both options connect through local towers in Honduras — reliability is identical. Honduras has 4G LTE coverage in cities and major tourist areas. A travel eSIM at $1.83/GB gives you the same signal as AT&T or Verizon roaming at $12/day. The only variable is cost, not coverage. Rural and remote areas of Honduras may have limited service regardless of which option you choose.
One eSIM can cover several Central American countries on one purchase
Yes. Regional eSIM plans covering Central America exist and include countries like Honduras, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, and others under a single data bucket. AT&T and Verizon bill $12/day per country separately — a 3-country trip at 3 days each reaches $108. A regional Central America eSIM priced as a flat data package costs less and avoids per-country billing. Confirm Honduras is listed in the plan's coverage map before purchasing.
T-Mobile's included data in Honduras decides whether an eSIM is worth buying
Only for light use. T-Mobile's Experience More plan includes 5GB of high-speed data abroad and Experience Beyond 15GB, then data runs at up to 256Kbps. Essentials includes texting but no data. Ride-hailing and mapping apps stall at 256Kbps. T-Mobile's International Passes cost $10 for 1 day with 2GB, or $50 for 10 days with 15GB. AT&T charges $12 per 24 hours. Fixed eSIM plans on Claro HN start at $1.83/GB, and HelloRoam's 7-day unlimited plan has a median price of $21.50, the lowest of the five. T-Mobile's Mexico and Canada terms do not extend to Honduras. Carrier rates checked June 2026; eSIM prices from the 30 Oct 2026 price check.
A week of Honduras carrier roaming costs $84
AT&T: $84/week (International Day Pass at $12/day). Verizon: $84/week (TravelPass). T-Mobile: 5GB or 15GB of high-speed data included on its Experience plans, then up to 256Kbps, or $50 for a week of passes (10-day pass). The cheapest eSIM for Honduras starts at $1.83/GB on a local 4G LTE network — better per-GB value than all three carriers.
Fact check
What carriers say vs. what your bill shows in Honduras
Roaming charges only apply to data
US carrier international plans charge separately for data, calls, and texts. AT&T's International Day Pass at $12/day includes data but charges $0.25–$1.50/minute for calls beyond the bundled allocation. Incoming voicemail retrieval can trigger per-minute roaming charges even when you make no outgoing calls. A data-only eSIM in Honduras at $3.99 covers data and uses WhatsApp or FaceTime for voice at no additional carrier cost. Rates checked June 2026.
EU roaming is free for Americans
EU roaming-within-the-EU rules apply only to SIM cards issued by EU-based carriers. AT&T and Verizon are US carriers — they charge full international day pass rates in every EU country. AT&T's International Day Pass runs $12/day in EU destinations. Verizon TravelPass is $12/day. A travel eSIM on a local network covers Honduras for $3.99 total. Rates checked June 2026.
You need to unlock your phone to use an eSIM
eSIM installation does not require an unlocked phone in most cases. iPhones sold in the US since iPhone 14 are sold unlocked by law. iPhones XS through 13 require unlocking to add a foreign carrier eSIM, but AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile all offer free unlocking after your contract ends. Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer models support eSIM on both locked and unlocked variants. Check your carrier's unlock policy before your trip to Honduras.
Our recommendation
What your carrier charges vs eSIM cost in Honduras
HelloRoam covers Honduras on a local network and scores 9.9/10 on our rubric, the highest of the 5 providers we price. A 1GB plan costs $3.99. Unactivated plans are refundable for 180 days, and its support replies in your own language. That makes HelloRoam our pick for Honduras. Holafly is the alternative for heavy data users: it states no daily cap, at a 7-day unlimited median of $27.50 on 30 Oct 2026.
Learn more
Travel guides, Honduras
4 guides carry the parts of a Honduras trip this page does not price: installing the profile before departure, switching data roaming off on the home SIM, and what happens to the allowance once a fair-use policy applies. Each one reads the same rate card as this page, where AT&T bills $12 a day.
Your carrier charges $84 for a Honduras week. A 20GB eSIM costs $36.69.
A travel eSIM connects to Honduras networks from $36.69. No daily roaming fees.
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