What is the best money to use in Barbados?

Most shops and restaurants in Barbados are happy to accept US dollars as well as BBD, but you'll always get more for your money when paying in Barbadian dollars. You'll also receive any change in BBD, not USD. Budget-wise, Barbados isn't the cheapest destination, but it's well worth the price.



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Tipping. Tipping in Barbados is discretionary and should reflect the service you have received, however, a service charge of between 10 to 15% is typically added to your bill in hotels and restaurants.

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You should plan to spend around B$758 ($376) per day on your vacation in Barbados, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, B$192 ($95) on meals for one day and B$62 ($31) on local transportation.

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The BBD has been pegged to the US dollar since 1975 at a rate of 2 BBD (1.98 BBD, to be exact) to $1, and it doesn't fluctuate.

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And Barbados hasn't disappointed on that front. Their national dish is flying fish and cou cou. It's a saucy, stew-like fish dish served on top of cou cou. Cou cou probably isn't something you're familiar with, but it has a texture similar to polenta, grits, or pap – depending where you're from.

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You should plan to spend around B$758 ($375) per day on your vacation in Barbados, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, B$192 ($95) on meals for one day and B$62 ($31) on local transportation.

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Helpful? Taxi fares vary a lot based on the areas you're traveling from or to. Yes, payment for taxi fare and almost anything else is legal in US$ in Barbados. US$1.00 is approximately BDS$2.00 and you might be given your change back in Barbados dollars.

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