Cambio Exchange Rate

[brownsd54]

Just changed money at the FX Trader in the Sunshine plaza yesterday. The rate was 89.3 for Canadian and a little less for US. The funny thing is I checked the money exchange at the airport and they were giving 78.3J for a Canadian dollar. What a ripoff. 11 Jamaican dollars difference. That's 1100J per 100 Canadian folks. Almost 6 beers at Sunbeach.

[dave]

I checked the money exchange at the airport and they were giving 78.3J for a Canadian dollar. What a ripoff. 11 Jamaican dollars difference. That's 1100J per 100 Canadian folks. .

Airport's currency exchanges are always a ripoff

[bjritz]

That's 1100J per 100 Canadian folks. Almost 6 beers at Sunbeach.

Ya, mon, need that dollar to beer converter wiget.

[Rob]

If you scroll down on any of the main Negril.com pages (HOME | HOTELS | DINING | TRANSPORTATION | THINGS TO DO | ENTERTAINMENT | FORUM | SPAS | WEDDING | SHOPPING | MARKET | SPECIALS) there is a currency converter near the bottom of each of the pages!

There is also the current weather shown as well - Negril.com is a one stop shop! (grin)

[Jamerican1]

My apologies in advance if this has been answered elsewhere.

I will be staying at Couples Negril in April, is there a place near by to exchange money?

[rjonsun]

exchange rate this afternoon at the Cambio downtown. USD to JD 89(and change) to 1

Regards,

Bob

[Lady Jane]

Just changed money at the FX Trader in the Sunshine plaza yesterday. The rate was 89.3 for Canadian and a little less for US. The funny thing is I checked the money exchange at the airport and they were giving 78.3J for a Canadian dollar. What a ripoff. 11 Jamaican dollars difference. That's 1100J per 100 Canadian folks. Almost 6 beers at Sunbeach.

Ahahahhaa, great analogy.

[Limo Mon]

So would most of you bring cash to exchange, or take the transaction fee hit on your debit card?

After last years beating up of the J"s while in Jamaica, This year where taking mostly travelers checks to cash in for J's. Also US dollars in 5,10 & 20's. When you buy something figure out which is best J's or US dollars. My debit card it is for SOS only way to many fees . Limo Mon Soon Come

[booger]

The China Mon shop across the street from Scotia bank(water side) offers up a fair rate if you also want to tie in a beer stop for a case or two of Red Stripe as well. He gave me 87-1 when the cambio was 88-1.

[Spiff]

Jamerican1.

All Couples resorts have a money change window. They are currently offering 86J$ to 1 USD. Far from the best rate, but good enough for the convenience. I am at CSA now. Everything else is a cab ride for you to get J's.

You may already know this, but..... NEVER change money on the street. Guys will come at you waving money and claiming they will give you a rate of $90. Don't get suckered.