Can you use US dollars in Cabo San Lucas?

Although Mexico's national currency is the Peso, Cabo San Lucas and other places in Los Cabos will accept U.S. dollars (USD) for convenience. Popular tourist areas, as well as shops, restaurants, and other establishments, accept U.S. dollars and major credit cards.



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The best currency to bring to Mexico is a mix of pesos and US dollars. Use the dollars to pay for tours, entrance fees, accommodation, and travel. For everything else use pesos. It should be relatively simple to get pesos in your own country before you travel.

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Traveling to Los Cabos with national currency is a great idea, but not required, since many hotels and locals accept U.S. Dollars. There are money exchange facilities at each terminal at Los Cabos Airport, so you can exchange money at your arrival.

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Therefore, you do not necessarily need to exchange money before traveling to Mexico if you plan on using your card for most transactions. Just make sure that your credit card waives international card transaction fees, otherwise, those fees will add on very quickly.

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As you are planning to party a lot you will probably need a lot more peso's but 1300 peso's will help you get started to party. I would bring at least $1,000 US and exchange at a local Cambio as needed. I would be very careful of using a debit card.....a Credit Card may be a better option.

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Preparing your travel money options beforehand is the key to a stress-free vacation. Credit cards, debit cards, prepaid travel cards and cash are all accepted in Mexico. Outside of a few purchases like transportation fare or local shops, a credit card will be your best bet for everyday purchases.

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Much like in the U.S., in Mexico, it is customary to tip service workers in restaurants, hotels, and Ubers. The standard tip is 10% of the bill, but you can give more or less depending on the quality of service. Tipping is not required, but it is appreciated.

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Cabo taxi drivers accept payments in both USD and Mexican Pesos. However, they often inflate the exchange rate, so paying in USD will be more expensive. If your driver gives excellent service, you can round up your fare to tip them, however, it's not obligatory.

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Whether in the U.S. or at your destination, avoid airport kiosks or other exchange houses if you can. Those should only be used as a last resort, because they typically offer poor exchange rates and high fees, so you'll get less currency for your money.

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Before your trip, exchange money at your bank or credit union, which likely offers better rates and fewer and/or lower fees. See if your bank or credit union will buy back any leftover foreign currency for when you return.

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We would always suggest tipping a minimum of 10% at restaurants in Mexico. Check the bill and see if a service charge for gratuity was included.

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Street food and informal cafes offer some of Mexico's best bargains. A hearty lunch at a comida corrida costs $4 to $8 per person, while dinners at most nice restaurants are $20 or less.

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For traveling (even on a backpacker budget) it is perhaps better to consider what 500 pesos (or $25 will buy). That is enough to rent a car for a way (minus non-specified expenses). It is also enough for dormitory accommodation in some of the cheapest hostels in Mexico City for two nights (around $8 per night).

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Taxis are easy to find where ever you are traveling, although the price is usually high. Expect to pay $8-10 US to travel a mile in Cabo San Lucas or $35-40 US to travel from San Jose del Cabo to Cabo San Lucas. From the airport, expect to pay $80 US for a cab to Cabo San Lucas / Zone 3.

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Los Cabos Still a Relatively Safe Destination Overall, Los Cabos still remains a relatively safe destination for a vacation getaway. There has been a slight pick-up in criminal activity lately, according to the latest stoplight criminal activity report from the State of Baja California Sur.

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