Tunisian dinarIt's normal for holidaymakers to arrive in the country without any valid Tunisia currency in their wallet; but don't worry, it's really easy to get your hands on some Tunisian dinar once you're there. You can exchange your cash for local currency at banks, bureaux de change, hotels and post offices in Tunisia.
Is the euro accepted in Tunisia?
You can take pounds, euros and dollars into Tunisia to exchange into Tunisian Dinar once you are in the country, however taking Tunisian Dinar into or out of the country is illegal.
What currency do you tip in Tunisia?
For a waiter at a nicer restaurant, you would tip between 5-10 dinars. A waiter at coffee shop 1-2 dinars. For a bellman or room service, you would tip between 1-5 dinars.
Can you use euro in Tunisia?
How expensive is Tunisia for tourists?
As with many other popular backpacker countries, Tunisia can be as expensive or as cheap as you want it to be. There are high-end luxury hotels, especially in Tunis, which can run as high as £400-500 a night; homestays in local dars are generally very affordable, even for a bargain-basement backpacker.
Is Tunisia safe for Westerners?
The UK Foreign Office currently advises against travelling to several regions in Tunisia, all of which are around its borders. It advises against all travel to: the Chaambi Mountains National Park and the designated military operations zones of Mount Salloum, Mount Sammamma and Mount Mghila.
Do US citizens need visa for Tunisia?
For U.S. passport holders, a visa is not necessary for stays up to 90 days. A residence permit is needed for stays longer than 90 days. The residence permit can be obtained from the central police station of the district of residence.
Is Tunisia safe for tourists 2023?
Terrorists are still very likely to try to carry out further attacks in Tunisia, including against UK and Western interests. There have been a number of self-initiated attacks in 2023.