The national currency in the Seychelles is the Seychelles rupee, which divides in 100 cents. Euros are widely used across the country, and many hotels and other services such as car hire or excursions will be charged in foreign currency such as Euros or US dollars. Credit cards are widely accepted as a form of payment.
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Credit cards are widely accepted as a form of payment. You will likely only need rupees in certain smaller restaurants or shops, and these can be withdrawn from ATMs on Mahé, Praslin or La Digue. Most hotels will take Visa, MasterCard or American Express cards.
Goods and services are paid for in Seychelles rupees (SCR). It isn't common to buy goods or pay for services in any other currency, although some guesthouses and hotels may accept euros or US dollars. You should check before travelling. Exchanging money can be done at travel agents, banks and bureau de changes.
You should plan to spend around S?2,779 ($218) per day on your vacation in the Seychelles, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, S?703 ($55) on meals for one day and S?926 ($73) on local transportation.
Credit cards are widely accepted as a form of payment. You will likely only need rupees in certain smaller restaurants or shops, and these can be withdrawn from ATMs on Mahé, Praslin or La Digue. Most hotels will take Visa, MasterCard or American Express cards.
British passport holders do not need a visa for tourist visits. However, it is mandatory for visitors to apply for a digital Travel Authorisation, which determines a person's travel eligibility to Seychelles.
Tipping is not obligatory in the Seychelles, however, any extra change is greatly appreciated. Tipping at your hotel is entirely at your discretion. You can either tip individual staff members whose service you appreciate by leaving money in an envelope for them.
It is cheap and very nice. We bought the local beers in the shops there for €1.70 instead of €10 in the bars! We also brought a bottle of vodka in our baggage as all the products imported from overseas are very expensive in the Seychelles. The local rum is also very nice and affordable.
Contributing to the high cost of living in Seychelles – 115 islands in the western Indian Ocean - is the fact that 80 percent of what is consumed is imported. The government has started to put in place measures to curb the cost of living.
Tap water meets W.H.O.(World Health Organization) specifications and is safe to drink nationwide. Because tap water is chlorinated, however, visitors are advised to drink bottled water but there is no imperative to avoid soft drinks, alcoholic drinks and ice.
Seychelles is a bit pricey when compared to other popular destinations like Mauritius and Bali. Generally, the cost of a trip to this country depends on what a vacationer is after.
Especially popular are rum-based drinks using Takamaka Bay rum, as well as vodka mixers. Two more of the Seychellois' favourite beverages are Buka and Kalou. The latter is fermented wine, obtained from the inflourescence of coconut trees, which tastes sweet or tart after fermentation.
Plentiful accommodation and dining options tend to make Mauritius a more affordable option than Seychelles. Expect Seychelles restaurants to be anywhere from 1.5 times to twice the price. Good deals on accommodation can help to level the field.
Unfortunately, many of the best Seychelles adventure activities come with a hefty price tag. Seychelles is a bit pricey when compared to other popular destinations like Mauritius and Bali. Generally, the cost of a trip to this country depends on what a vacationer is after.
Especially popular are rum-based drinks using Takamaka Bay rum, as well as vodka mixers. Two more of the Seychellois' favourite beverages are Buka and Kalou. The latter is fermented wine, obtained from the inflourescence of coconut trees, which tastes sweet or tart after fermentation.
Taxi fares include a service fee, so tipping your taxi driver is not necessary, however, you can round up the fare and leave some change. Tour Guides: Is a tip required? Tipping your tour guide around SR12 for a half-day or SR24 for a full day tour would be appropriate.