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Currency/Credit Cards
The currency of the Dominican Republic is the peso (RD$), which is divided into 100 centavos. At present it stands at US$1 = RD$33.
The US Dollar can be used pretty much anywhere, though you may get your change in pesos. US one dollar bills are used widely on the island and are popular for tipping. There are exchange offices, or cambios, in the airports and major shopping centres on the island.
Credit cards are widely accepted by hotels, tourist restaurants, travel agents and the car-hire firms but don’t expect to be able to pay with a credit card outside the tourist areas. |
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Departure Tax & Taxes
There is a departure tax in the Dominican Republic of US$20. It is generally included in the price of the airline ticket so you will probably not have to pay hand over the cash before you board the plane. |
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Electricity
Generally the electricity operates at 110 Volts/60 Hertz (same as North America). American style two pin plugs are standard so remember to bring adapters if needed. Voltage irregularities can be quite common in the Dominican Republic so you may want to travel with a surge guard to protect your electrical goods.
There have been considerable efforts to improve the country’s electrical network in recent years, but if you travel around the island you should still expect power cuts. The large resort hotels tend to have their own generators. |
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Embassies & Consulates
British Embassy, Av 27 de Febrero No 233, Edificio Corominas Pepin, Santo Domingo, t 472 7111
Canadian Embassy, 30 Maximo Gomez, Santo Domingo, t 685 1136
US Embassy, Cesar Nicolas Penson, Santo Domingo, t 221 2171 |
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