Dominican Republic, Which Currency to take?

leosayer39

Hi all,

I am off to the DR quite soon and have been trying to do a bit of research as to which currency I should take. I will use this currency to purchase trips and bits and bobs.

We are staying all inclusive in the north of the country and I already have a small amount (£50.00) of 1 dollar bills to use for tipping the room maids and barstaff. I know that I wont go through all of this on tipping, so some of it will be spent on trips.

Now, which currency should I take with me in order to spend on trips?
Should I take dollars, or just take english currency and convert it whilst I am there to the local currency or indeed more dollars!

I am currently not looking into taking travellers cheques, just hard cash, although this may change depending on your comments

Another couple of questions, are cash machines readily available, and are credit cards readily accepted?

I look forward to your replies

Leo

LondonCanuck

US dollars are your best bet - all tourist areas and shops will be more than happy to take your dollars off you!

You can spend/get Dominican Pesos but they'll be harder to change up at the end of your trip.

tired_mum

Hi i am going to DR in jan and will be taking US dollar cheques and hard cash have you tried using debbies dominican site just put that in search and there is loads of info on all sorts i have found it really useful
have a great time on hol LOL:beer:

ITtim

Were going in September to Dorado, From what i can tell you can't go wrong with USD - Thats what i'm going to take!

delorean_2

Take hard Sterling cash only.

Sterling is an exceptionally strong currency abroad and the bureau's lap it up if you give them cold hard cash.

You'll get a great rate for it for changing it there rather than here.

Do NOT take traveller's cheques. In fact, those things should be banned altogether for being a rip off.

Have a great holiday.