Credit cards are accepted at many restaurants on the island, as well as at most grocery and liquor stores.
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There is almost no difference in the acceptance of a debit or a standard credit card. Be aware: Some establishments in The Bahamas might not accept your credit card unless you have a computer chip imbedded in it.
There's no need to get your currency exchanged, US currency is accepted. You'll want to travel with cash and a major credit card though, because you'll probably need both during your stay. Tips are king. If someone helps you during your stay, tips are expected.
The Bahamian Dollar is tied to the US dollar in terms of value, and on a practical level, the two are interchangeable in the Bahamas. Both are accepted in shops and businesses throughout the islands.
Those coming to the Bahamas should be aware that a daily budget for the islands typically runs around $100. Guests of the islands will be able to purchase everyday necessities and afford meals with this amount per day: although it might be better to budget for closer to $150-$200.
All of the major U.S. carriers consider roaming in the Bahamas to be International roaming. While all of the major carriers do offer international roaming options via international plans or plan add-ons, quality of service - or service at all - is not guaranteed.
For a family of four, the average Bahamas trip cost is about $630 per day. When taking the round-trip flights, hotel expenses, food, transportation, and entertainment into consideration, the total budget for a week's trip should be around $5500. The Bahamas has many tourist attractions that cater to a family with kids.
Water -- Technically, tap water is drinkable throughout The Bahamas. Still, we almost always opt for bottled. Resorts tend to filter and chlorinate tap water more aggressively than other establishments; elsewhere, bottled water is available at stores and supermarkets, and tastes better than that from a tap.
Money & tippingIn fact, visitors may use either Bahamian dollars or US dollars. All-inclusive resorts and key tourist areas accept major credit and debit cards, and you can withdraw currency from the ATMs, but these are relatively rare on the Out Islands, so it's worth coming prepared.
The higher cost of living in the Bahamas are due to the fact that most goods need to be imported, and all of these items are taxed, when they arrive and clear customs. Unlike the US, there is no income tax in the Bahamas.