Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Canada
C$1
RD$40
Europe
€1
RD$58.4
Haiti
HTG1
RD$1
Japan
¥100
RD$41
New Zealand
NZ$1
RD$30
UK
UK£1
RD$70
US
US$1
RD$42.7
For current exchange rates see
www.xe.com
.
Daily Costs
Budget:
Less than US$60
»
Budget room: RD$1500 (US$35)
»
Meal at local
comedor
(eatery): RD$200 (US$4.75)
»
Buy all drinks from grocery stores - small bottled water RD$10 and six-pack of 12oz Presidentes RD$62
»
Take
motoconchos
(motorcycle taxis) and
guaguas
(small buses) to get around
Midrange:
US$60-200
»
Internet deal on all-inclusive accommodations: RD$2800 (US$65)
»
First-class bus tickets between major destinations: RD$420 (US$10)
»
Join group tours for activities such as snorkeling, hiking etc
Top End:
Over US$200
»
Beachfront resort: RD$8500 (US$200)
»
Meal at top restaurant in urban or resort areas: RD$900 (US$21)
»
Rent a car for the entire trip or at least for special excursions; gas prices will eat into expenses
Opening Hours
Opening hours vary across the year and are shorter in the shoulder and low seasons. We've provided high-
season hours:
