Money, Budget, and Shopping for Turks and Caicos

Money

Currency

Currency: US dollar (100 cents).

Bills: $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100.

Coins: 1, 5, 10, 25, and 50 cents + $1.

Exchange:

Exchange

If you didn’t bring enough dollars with you, you can always exchange your currency (not always at a good rate) at banks or, more simply, use ATMs.

Payment methods

In addition to cash, credit cards are widely accepted, especially in tourist areas and for services. But watch out for bank fees if you make too many small purchases or withdrawals.

Returning home

Since you’ll be using US dollars during your trip, there’s no issue exchanging any leftover money afterward—or simply saving it for another trip.

Budget

What can be expensive

What can be affordable

Price range

Budget double room:

Mid-range double room:

Snacks, local restaurant meal:

Tourist restaurant meal:

Budget car rental:

Two-wheeler rental: around $15 per day for a bicycle and $40 to $50 for a scooter.

Taxi fare:

Bargaining and tipping

Tipping is customary—plan to leave around 15% of the bill for restaurant servers or taxi drivers.