What is the best currency to use in Jamaica?

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Lisa Winchester

We took the majority of our money in US dollars, and just a small amount in local currency.

We found that the majority of places we went to, wanted US dollars anyway, but its worth having some local currency for taxi's, tips etc

boy_jam_arch

Jamaican Dollars is best to convert some of your money into Jamaican dollars when you get to Jamaica,
remember it is illegal to bring Jamaica dollars into Jamaica to must do the exchange at legal outlet let which is allowed to do so, you will see the sign all over the place.

Colin S

The best currency to use in Jamaica is the Jamaican currency. This is because you will not get real value by spending over the counter. Jamaica has no fixed rate of interest so you are less likely to get real value for the cash that you spend. It is best to use USD cheques or drafts from your overseas bank head to any other bank and change that to JMD. These get a higher exchange rate.

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Mark

Keep your $US but convert about a 10-20% into local currency. As someone mentioned, you can use it for tips, taxis, etc.
http://www.my-island-jamaica.com/currency_of_jamaica.html

CLIVE H

The Mighty US Dollar will do nicely. Goes anywhere and buys anything.

Have a great time.

chocotabbie

US dollars

Marli

US dollars are worth more so you'll save if you bring US dollars ( You'll et more for less )

BostonMel

Take both. Bring mostly small bills as many places won't have change for larger bills.. Also when shopping in town use Jamaican, as many times the exchange rate at shops will not be to your advantage. Many times they just give you 60-1.. Take along a cheat sheet from www.oanda.com
It will help you in a pinch.
I typically bring $100 in 1's, and 100 in $5's and $10's. Then go to the Cambio or ATM for the rest in Jamaican.
I stayed at the Sandals Grand many years ago, before it was the Sandals Grand. It was very nice.
Congratulations and Good Luck!

bouncingtigger13

My husband and I got married in the Sandals in Ocho Rios six years ago - and I can recommend it as a resort. It was lovely, so have a fabulous honeymoon!

As to currency - we took only US dollars, and that worked fine. We could change those into Jamaican dollars at the hotel, for not an unreasonable commission. You'll need to spend all your Jamaican dollars before you leave the country - that's worth remembering. The exchange rate for the pound against the dollar is so strong at the moment that it's daft to buy anything else...

US_DR_JD

Most places in the Caribbean take and prefer US dollars, but when you spend US dollars you can expect to get change in local currency. If you go to an ATM you will get local currency.

Turkish lira I don't believe would be your best choice of currency. Yen , however, they might appreciate.

Take some US money, traveler's checks, use your credit/charge cards minimally, and have fun.... Sandal's is great, you will have a nice time!

physical

u can just bring US currency, it will be accepted in most places. When u spend it, your change will be in J'can currency and you can just save your change up and spend it all before you leave.

wonderingstar

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Doctor John

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