City, Tunisia
Sousse
Tunisia's third-largest city: a UNESCO medina with a ribat and catacombs, plus beach resorts and Port El Kantaoui nearby. Good rail links and cheap living; busy in summer, dull in winter.
At a glance
- Safety4/5Safe with normal careDetails
- Monthly budget$674–1,080Comfortable, one person · DT2,000–3,200Details
- Value for money92/100Better value than 91% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goApr–Jun, Sep–OctWarmest: Aug, 32°CDetails
- Tap waterNo, drink bottledTap water is salty and not advised; buy bottled water.Details
- LGBTQ+2/5HostileDetails
- Solo travel3/5English: limitedDetails
- Doctor's visit$13–34Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundBoltWalkable centerDetails
- Cash or cardMostly cashCards at hotels and some restaurants; cash for taxis, markets and cafés.Details
Where to stay in Sousse
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Medina | UNESCO old town: ribat, souks, guesthouses in old houses |
| Boujaafar (Hôtel zone) | Beachfront hotels, restaurants and nightlife |
| Port El Kantaoui | Marina resort north of town with golf and cafés |
| Khezama | Modern residential area with malls and apartments |
Apps that work in Sousse
Food delivery
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Glovo | Restaurants and groceries in central Sousse |
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: WhatsApp
- Louage: Shared intercity taxis
- Taxis: Taxis are cheap if the meter runs; agree fares before getting in if not. Use apps at night.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Tunisia.
- Mostly cash Cards at hotels and some restaurants; cash for taxis, markets and cafés. ATMs in the center and Port El Kantaoui.
- Currency: Dinar (TND). US$1 ≈ DT2.97 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: ATMs accept foreign cards with fees; limits are often around 400-600 TND per withdrawal, so withdraw regularly and keep cash.
- Tipping: 5-10% in restaurants if service is not included; small coins for porters and guides.
- Paying by phone: Local mobile wallets exist but need a Tunisian bank; Apple and Google Pay are rarely accepted.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Citizens of many countries, including the EU, UK and US, enter visa-free for up to 90 days; other nationalities need a visa from a Tunisian embassy.
- Border officers may ask for a hotel booking and onward ticket; some visitors have been refused entry for lacking accommodation proof.
- Declare foreign currency on arrival to export it on departure; the dinar cannot be taken out or bought outside Tunisia.
Emergency numbers
Police 197 · Ambulance 190 · Fire 198
Plugs
Type C, E · 230 V, 50 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
SIMs are sold at the airport and shops; passport needed; 20-50 GB tourist bundles cost roughly 20-40 TND. eSIMs work for visitors.
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Sources
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