French Guiana: Money & Costs

• Currency

  Name

  Euro

  Symbol

  €

  Euro notes come in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500. It is often difficult to get change for a €500.00 note.

  One euro is divided into 100 cents or centimes. Coins of 1, 2 and 5 centimes are copper-colored; coins of 10, 20 and 50 centimes are gold-colored; 1 and 2 euro coins are gold-and-silver colored. It's a good idea to keep a supply of various coins for parking meters, laundrettes, tolls etc.

• Changing Your Money

  It's easy to change US dollars into either cash or travellers' cheques in Cayenne, but the rates are about 5% lower than official published rates, so bring some euros with you.

• Money Tips

  French Guiana is expensive, with costs comparable to those in France; even diehard budget travelers will have a tough time getting by on less than US$40.00 per day. If restaurant meals and a bed more comfy than a hammock fit into your plan, count on spending close to US$100.00 per day. Transportation, especially to Guiana's interior, is very expensive.

Average Room Prices
Low	Mid	High	Deluxe
€35-50	€50-70	€70-100	€100+
Average Meal Prices
Low	Mid	High	Deluxe
€3-8	€8-15	€15-22	€22+

• Tipping

  Leaving a pourboire (tip) is usually up to your discretion - restaurants and accommodations may add a surcharge to a bill or even a suggestion of how much to tip. There is no obligation, but most people leave a few coins if the service is satisfactory.

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