Rent a Car at La Ceiba Goloson International Airport (LCE)

La Ceiba Golosón International Airport (LCE) serves Honduras' third largest city and gateway to the Caribbean islands, located 12 km west of La Ceiba city center. The airport is the starting point for trips to Pico Bonito National Park (15 km south of the city) and ferry connections to Roatán and Utila. With a rental car from LCE you can easily explore the northern Caribbean coast and its national parks.

La Ceiba city center with its beaches and lively nightlife is reached in 15 minutes to the east. Tela with its fantastic beaches is 100 km to the west along CA-13. Cuero y Salado Wildlife Refuge, an important manatee sanctuary, is reached by boat from the harbor 5 km east of La Ceiba.

Book your rental car in advance – there is only one rental company at LCE and availability can be limited during high season (December–April). Park the car safely at your hotel if you take the ferry to Roatán – the car cannot be taken to the island with most rental companies' agreements. La Ceiba's carnival in May attracts enormous crowds – expect significantly increased traffic then.

How do you get from LCE to Pico Bonito National Park? The park's entrance is 15 km south of La Ceiba city center, a total of 30 minutes from the airport via CA-13 and local roads. Can I take the rental car on the ferry to Roatán?

No, most rental companies do not allow the car to be transported by ferry. Leave the car on the mainland and rent separately on Roatán. How long does it take to drive from LCE to San Pedro Sula?

Approximately 200 km to the west via CA-13 and CA-5, normally 2.5–3 hours.

We compare prices from all major providers at La Ceiba Goloson International Airport so you can see the total cost upfront — including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.