Gambian Currency: Dalasi
 (D)
1 Dalasi = 100 Bututs. Notes are in denominations of D100, 50, 25, 10
and 5. Change money only at Bureau De Change and Banks.
Credit Card Acceptance
Most of the major credit cards are accepted in many hotels,
guesthouses and lodges. Some credit cards can be used to withdraw
money from Standard Bank which has cash points in Banjul, Fajara,
Serrekunda and Kololi (Senegambia). Do contact the hotel about
acceptability of your credit cards before travelling to The Gambia.
Taxi Fares: See
Fares table
Five Dalasis from Serrekunda
 or Bakau to Banjul - if travelling in a
van with other people. Four Dalasis from Senegambia / Kololi to
Kairaba Avenue.
About 150 Dalasis if travelling on your own called "town trip" from
Serrekunda or Baku to Banjul.
Five Dalasis for short taxi trips with other passengers is a saloon
car.
Taxi fares from the airport to the Senegambia area are posted just
outside the airport's main entrance. Expect to pay around D250 if you
hire the car on your own. Other areas are also listed along with the
taxi fare payable.
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Dalasis |
| 1 UK Pound Sterling £
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= 36.60 |
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1 Euro € |
= 32.00 |
| 1 USD Dollar $ |
= 20.30 |
| CFA Franc (5000) |
= 235.00 |
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As at 4 July,
2008.
Always check buying rates
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Food Costs At Restaurants
Budget: £ 2-5
Middle-range: £6-10
Lodgings (per person)
Budget: £5-10
Middle-range: £11-50
Tipping Advice
In general service charge is included. A 10% tip is usual in hotels,
bars, restaurants, etc. Room service personnel also expect tips, but
it is wiser to give them a small amount regularly, than waiting till
your departure. |
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