[mrllxp]

USDCAD SPOT is 1.2168 - 1.2171 right now!

[7kitthuptarill]

the rest in Travellers Checks

You can use, with caution, ATM machines also.

Most places will take your plastic, so a lot of hard cash is not necessary. If you change dollars into pesos, do so only as what are called "Casas de Cambio" or at a bank. You will get a receipt for your money and the currency you receive will be legit.

HB

[mrllxp]

You will ALWAYS get a better rate for US Greenbacks in The DR.
I agree, if you wanna be safe and are coming for several weeks, you can bring US travelers cheques. You will pay a hefty service charge to use credit cards at hotels and restaurants by the credit card issuer/bank.

[catarleriarly]

Hi!

I just came back from 10 days in DR and their exchange rate is very fair! I took some pesos but regretted it... it's better to bring US cash for sure. THeir exchange rate in Puerto Plata as of yesterday was 29 pesos - 1$ US. They also advertised 21 pesos - 1$ CAN although I wouldn't recommend Canadian dollars.... US currency goes a long way there and most are very fair. The only place to be careful of is in the resort/hotel. The resort I was in was only giving 19 pesos to the US dollar because it was a private exchange bureau.... be warey of those.

Cheers!

[Sleedyhex]

Very true, you do better with US cash or traveler's cheques.

The rate on Friday was 1.24 to buy US cash. Last year I paid 1.32

[vladekad]

Hi, I will travelling to DR in April. I am Canadian and was wondering whether to change my Canadian money to Dominican Pesos or change it to US currency. Everyone seems to have a different opinion. Happy Holidays Everyone!