How much cash should I bring to the Bahamas for a week?

Unless you plan on spending outrageously on meals and souvenirs, $150 a day would be fine. Make sure that you change out or spend any of your Bahamian currency, before departing to go home (airport shops will take it) as it is more difficult to convert in the USA.



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In general, a 3-day & 2-night Bahamas trip cost around $800 for one person. For a family of four, the average Bahamas trip cost is about $630 per day. Overall, the total budget for a week's trip should be around $5500, considering the flight, transport, food, entertainment and souvenirs??.

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However, should you decide to visit some of the local attractions, tours or shopping, you will need money. You'll find that merchants on the island do accept most major credit cards, though we recommend some cash for smaller, local merchants and restaurants who may require cash. Taxis in The Bahamas will require cash.

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We haven't really found very many places that don't accept credit cards in the Bahamas. If it's a small food stand, a taxi cab or bus, or some of the boat tours or charter fishing trips, then cash is likely to be needed. Grocery stores, restaurants and car rentals normally take credit cards.

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If you are traveling from the US, there is no need to change your money. US dollars are used as readily as Bahamian Dollars in the bahamas and are equal in value. If you are coming from another country, it's wise to change your money before you get to the bahamas.

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Jeans or slacks are usually fine, with a casual shirt of jacket, along with comfortable shoes. Wear things that can be reused during your vacation if possible, which can help you pack lighter. Generally, the key to packing light is mixing and matching, so keep this in mind as you go along.

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Expect to pay more than $25 a plate for something as mundane as shrimp over linguine—and that's at a casual sports bar outside Nassau. Of course, where there's a will, there's a way to eat cheap in the Bahamas, and you can bet that it involves local food.

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Liquor is inexpensive in the Bahamas and generally sold by the liter. Rum starts as low as $8 a bottle. The duty on beer and wine is much higher so therefore it is generally more expensive. Expect to pay around $50 for a case of beer and wine starts at around $10 a bottle.

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The general consensus is that you should have $50 to $100 in cash per day for each traveler. However, this amount could vary considerably depending on where you are vacationing.

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The cost of dining in the Bahamas can vary depending on your preferences. If you're looking for budget-friendly options, you can expect to spend around $10 to $20 per person at local eateries or street food stalls.

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You should plan to spend around BS$249 ($251) per day on your vacation in the Bahamas, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, BS$56 ($56) on meals for one day and BS$39 ($39) on local transportation.

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Avoid wearing expensive jewelry, particularly Rolex watches, which criminals have specifically targeted. Use only clearly marked taxis and make a note of the license plate number for your records. You're less likely to be mugged or robbed in the Out Islands, where life is generally more peaceful.

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Your iPhone is locked to the carrier that it last worked on in your home country. You need to get your iPhone unlocked so that it would work with any carrier's SIM card. Contact your carrier and ask them whether they can temporarily unlock your iPhone so that you can use it with another carrier in the Bahamas.

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