Do they accept US dollars in Tahiti?

The official currency of Tahiti is the CFP Franc (XPF). It's best to exchange money or use your credit card in Tahiti. If you can't buy some before your trip, the next best options are Australian Dollars (AUD), US Dollars (USD) or Euros (EUR).



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U.S. dollar and European euro notes (but not coins) are widely accepted as cash in the islands, although at less favorable exchange rates than at banks. You will probably get a more favorable rate if you change your money in French Polynesia rather than before leaving home.

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Guests traveling to smaller or remote islands should ask their Tahiti Travel Specialist about ATM availability. The amount of cash that a traveler exchanges is a personal preference but a good guideline is approximately $100-$500 per week of travel.

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Tipping. Tipping is not customary in the Islands of Tahiti and therefore not expected. It is left at your discretion for exemplary service.

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Yes, many lodging establishments, eateries, and retail stores in Bora Bora accept credit and debit cards, but some small shops may only accept cash.

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If you decide to tip people in Bora Bora, you can do so using either XPF (preferred) or US dollars. It is easy for locals on the island to exchange US dollars for the local currency.

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Yes, many lodging establishments, eateries, and retail stores in Bora Bora accept credit and debit cards, but some small shops may only accept cash.

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Not outrageous at the hotels and restaurants.... around $7-8....but certainly cheaper to buy your own at the markets. Beer at the market will vary depending on size and sales... usually in the $12-18 range for 6.

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The legal drinking age is 18, and individuals under 18 years of age are not allowed to purchase or consume alcohol. Additionally, French Polynesia has strict laws in place to prevent drunk driving, and the legal age to purchase cigarettes is 21 years old.

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The legal drinking age is 21.
So if you're going to Tahiti to celebrate your 18th – don't expect to be served alcohol in this country. Drinking alcohol in public and public drunkenness is not only frowned upon – but illegal.

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High and Low Season Prices in Tahiti
The overall high season in French Polynesia extends from May 1 to October 31, although some resorts change their prices starting April 1. The low season covers November 1 to April 30.

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Wine lovers, rejoice — because Tahiti is a territory of French and popular amongst French tourists, wine is rather affordable on the islands of Tahiti! We found that the average price of a glass of wine was typically around 600-1,200 XPF at a nice restaurant (around $5-10 USD).

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The best time to visit Tahiti is from May to October.
The temperature doesn't fluctuate much throughout the year. Tahiti usually experiences highs in the 80s°F (high 20s°C) and lows in the 70s°F (low 20s°C) throughout the year. Regardless of what time of year you travel to Tahiti, you're likely to see warm sunny days.

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