Comments on: How Much Do Things Cost in Jamaica?

By: Travelnomad

Travelnomad — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 13:55:53 +0000

How much money (USD) would you bring for a week? I plan on ordering JMD from my bank. I’ll be staying in an Airbnb in Ochos Rios.

By: alvin james

alvin james — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 04:04:36 +0000

In reply to Jazzy. You want to relax off the tourist track visit Treasure Beach, Jamaica, They are still in the 1970's era....Everything is at a snails pace and you do as you please, walk as you please , and nobody bothers you but rather respects you. Old country charm. You need help they are there to help in any way possible. What a beautiful place. Secluded beaches, bars, google Jakes, or Lashing Villas. its beautiful.

By: tasia

tasia — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 16:46:38 +0000

Everyone on the board please be advised that you can change out your U.S, CDN, BP, dollars at any banks in the Cities. Jamaica has lots of banks in the big cities. Change out your U.S dollars every 3 days, dont change them all at once. The airport gives you very less for your foreign dollars so wait till you leave the airport. Jamaica has lots of banks all over the place.

Thank you.

By: Ben

Ben — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 08:45:25 +0000

In reply to Diane. Yes, you can change your USD for Jamaican Dollars at one of the Cambios in town. Your hotel might also be able to exchange it for you. Avoid exchanging money at the airport as they will give you the worst exchange rate.

By: Diane

Diane — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 17:39:35 +0000

Good afternoon

I will be leaving in the morning to Negril. I just took cash american out today. I just found this blog. Can I exchange american to Jamacia when I arrive.

By: Michael Morris

Michael Morris — Sun, 04 Mar 2018 12:02:44 +0000

Hi Jazzy,
Love your blog!. Off to Negril, Jamaica in ten days time for my Wife’s 60th. I have read all comments about paying more in US $’s etc and i do understand as have also travelled widely. We are staying in a resort however, do you have any idea about tipping in US$,for a sun bed each day, the maid, waitress etc.
A couple of places that were my favourite around the world;
1) Puala Tioman (approx 800miles south of Vietnam)
2) Noosa – Sunshine Coast north of Brisbane
3) La Croix Valmer in the South of France

Regards

By: Ben

Ben — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 07:39:51 +0000

In reply to Gerald Woodfolk. We always get Jamaican dollars as you will always pay more if you pay with US dollars.

By: Gerald Woodfolk

Gerald Woodfolk — Sat, 15 Jul 2017 18:00:56 +0000

In reply to Ben. Do you get U.S money from the atms there? or Jamaica dollars?

By: Jazzy

Jazzy — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 13:21:56 +0000

In reply to Nico. Also, US dollars are widely accept in Jamaica, especially in the touristy areas like Negril and Montego bay. Just know if you go that route they will give you a bad exchange rate.

By: Ben

Ben — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 19:08:29 +0000

In reply to Nico. Glad it was helpful in planning your Jamaica trip. I am not sure what you mean with tax. Do you mean the ATM fee? I recommend you talk to your bank and ask them if they have a partnership with a Jamaican bank so you are not charged an ATM fee. Enjoy JA.