Money exchange and tips

[brasi]

As has been said, having Ja dollars can help level the playing field. No guessing/doing math.

As a note: the ATMs all dispense Jamaican dollars. That is the easiest way to get cash, and the correct exchange rate, in my opinion. I go to the ATM, then I mite stop at a random shop and buy a Ting or Stripe...ask for small bills as change. Essential for cabs etc...

Like Kevin suggested, if you bring $100 worth of US ones and fives...it gives you smaller chunks....for on the way in from and the way out to the airport etc...you can't get hurt too badly.

If you use $20 or larger bills you'll eventually get shortchanged. No doubt. Have fun!!!!!!!!!


EDIT:
I agree with rounding, except when it comes to bigger amounts, it starts to add up.

JA US
$1000=$11.50
$2000=$23
$3000=$34.50
$4000=$46
$5000=$57.50

A few guys I know count 100 to 1, I tell them over the course of the vacation they are spending 15% more...which if you drop a grand during a week's stay is $150...that's a night's stay in Negril, with a nice dinner, and many drinks.