What is the best way to pay in the Seychelles?

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 You will likely only need rupees in certain smaller restaurants or shops, and these can be withdrawn from ATMs on Mahé, Praslin or La Digue.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.



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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.

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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 You will likely only need rupees in certain smaller restaurants or shops, and these can be withdrawn from ATMs on Mahé, Praslin or La Digue.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.

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The import and export of local and foreign currencies are unrestricted. However, amounts above US$10,000 or equivalent must be declared upon arrival.

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You will likely only need rupees in certain smaller restaurants or shops, and these can be withdrawn from ATMs on Mahé, Praslin or La Digue.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.

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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.

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The 5 types of expenses experts say you should never charge on a credit card
  • Your monthly rent or mortgage payment. ...
  • A large purchase that will wipe out available credit. ...
  • Taxes. ...
  • Medical bills. ...
  • A series of small impulse splurges.


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Tipping in Seychelles is not typically expected or obligatory, there is sometimes a service charing between 5-10% added to the bill in restaurants, cafes, and bars. This amount added acts as a tip, therefore many Seychellois do not expect to receive tips.

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Weapons such as blank guns, clubs, bows and arrows, brass knuckles, daggers, swords, tear gas, whips, firearms and ammunition are prohibited.

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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.

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The cheapest time to go to Seychelles is during the off-season, which runs from October to April. During this time, the humidity is higher with more rain. The islands may also experience some cyclones, which can disrupt travel plans.

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If you are willing to go to one island then I strongly recommend going to La Digue. There are a few options but you are most likely to consider either getting an inter-island flight (from Air Seychelles) or cruising on a ferry. The ferry is usually the cheapest option.

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Maldives is the more expensive here with good private islands accommodations starting at around 20k a night, there are cheaper rooms available as well but the good rooms start at around the 20k a night mark. Seychelles, on the other hand, does have cheaper accommodations available.

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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.

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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.

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