How much money should I bring to Jamaica for 5 days?
It is recommended that you bring between $150 and $500 per person for spending depending on what you plan to do. Please have at least $200 in small bills ($1.00, $5.00 and $10.00) with the balance in twenties.
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The best currency to take to Jamaica is the local currency, the Jamaican dollar. US dollars are also highly exchangeable at local banks and currency exchange offices. However, instead of converting physical banknotes, the cheapest way to pay in Jamaica is to use a multi-currency travel debit card like Revolut or Wise.
For the majority of travelers only US dollars are required. For most of the rest of tourists to Jamaica, mainly US dollars will be used with a minority of purchases made in Jamaican dollars. Only a small percentage of travelers will need to exchange large amounts of foreign currency into Jamaican dollars.
While tipping is allowed at some resorts, it is optional, so you won't have to worry about staff pressuring you to do so. You don't have to feel bad about not being able to or wanting to tip everyone.
Should You Tip At All-Inclusive Resorts? The short answer is yes, but not in the same manner that you normally would. At most all-inclusive resorts, the cost of gratuity is usually included into your overall rate.
In small restaurants, some people tip 1000 pesos or less (about $ . 50 US); A few tip 2000 pesos (about $1 US). Most Colombians tip very little or not at all. In the finer restaurants, wealthy people tip more, about 10%.