What is the best currency to take to St Lucia?


What is the best currency to take to St Lucia? Eastern Caribbean, or EC Dollars as it is commonly called, is the local currency and is accepted everywhere on the island of Saint Lucia. US Dollars can also be used but exchange rates may vary from place to place.


How do I charge my Iphone in St Lucia?

Check the small print on your charger if you aren't sure. All you need is a plug adapter so that your charger plug fits. Plenty of travel plug socket adapters on Amazon, and they are cheap. The island uses British style sockets, or class G (two flat horizontal slots below and one flat vertical slot at the top).


What vaccines do I need for St Lucia?

The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Saint Lucia: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.


Do you haggle in St. Lucia?

It is usually possible to negotiate with vendors in Saint Lucia, though the extent to which you will be successful depends largely on the vendor themselves.


Do you tip in St Lucia?

TIPPING IN ST LUCIA St Lucia enjoys a discretionary policy on tipping unlike many other Caribbean islands. If you are satisfied with the service you have received, the local standard for gratuities is around 10% of you bill for both waiters and taxi drivers.


How much spending money will I need for a week in St Lucia?

The average traveler can expect to pay $150-$400 per day when visiting St. Lucia. This means the cost of a week in St. Lucia will be, on average, between $1,000 to $2,800 per person or more.


What can you not bring to St Lucia?

Prohibited Imports
  • Counterfeit currency and coins.
  • Food unfit for human consumption.
  • Indecent or obscene prints, paintings, photographs, books, cards, lithographic or other engravings, pornographic records, videos or any other indecent articles or matter.
  • Matches which contain white or yellow phosphorus.


Can you drink the water in St Lucia?

Tap water in Saint Lucia is chlorinated and considered safe to drink. However, it's best practice for travelers to drink bottled water anyways to avoid the possibility of ingesting bacteria or other microorganisms.


Is St Lucia cheap or expensive?

The average traveler can expect to pay $150-$400 per day when visiting St. Lucia. This means the cost of a week in St. Lucia will be, on average, between $1,000 to $2,800 per person or more.