Is Jersey an expensive holiday?


Is Jersey an expensive holiday? As school lets out and summer vacation season officially begins, the price of a Jersey Shore getaway will only go up. Hotels can cost hundreds of dollars a night. Rentals can cost thousands a week. Then factor in gas for the car, beach tags, food, drinks, and any other activities.


Do I need a car in Jersey?

You wouldn't need to rent a car as such, but, depending on what you want to see and do, I think you'd have a better time if you did rent one. I think the bus service is pretty good, and I've used it a lot with no problems, but a car gives you a lot more flexibility to go as you please.


Is Jersey the most expensive place in the world?

Jersey has a high cost of living, due to transport costs and a lack of competition. In January 2021, Numbeo, an online cost-of-living index, reported that Jersey was the world's 'most expensive place to live'.


Do I need a passport for Jersey?

Everyone arriving in Jersey directly from outside the Common Travel Area will require a valid passport, other than a few exemptions. If you are just visiting Jersey on holiday you don't need a visa if you're an EU or EAA national.


Is Jersey a good place for a holiday?

A quintessentially British holiday destination, camping on Jersey – whether that's glamping, hiring a campervan or staying at one of the island's five caravan sites – is the perfect way to soak up the best of the island's rich heritage while indulging in nature too.


Is Jersey tax free?

About Jersey tax You'll pay tax on income, goods and services, but there's no capital gains or inheritance tax. The maximum personal tax rate is 20%, and we also have exemption thresholds and a marginal rate of tax to protect people on lower incomes. Goods and services tax in Jersey is low, broad and simple.