South America
Money, cards and tipping in Guyana
GYDDollar
Money in Guyana
Mostly cash Cash rules outside Georgetown hotels, supermarkets and malls. US dollars are widely accepted; carry Guyanese dollars for markets and minibuses. US$1 ≈ G$209.21 (03 Oct 2026).
Key facts
- Tipping: Restaurants may add a 10% service charge; otherwise about 10% is appreciated. Tip guides on interior trips.
- ATMs: Bank ATMs in Georgetown accept foreign cards; there are few or none in the interior.
- Paying by phone: Mobile money (MMG) needs local registration; visitors use cash, or cards at hotels and supermarkets.
- Price level: about 33% of US prices (World Bank PPP).
Cash or card, by place
| Place | Cards | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | Mostly cash | Cards work in hotels, supermarkets and malls; cash for markets, minibuses and interior. USD accepted by many tour operators and hotels. |
Quick answers
Do you tip in Guyana?
Restaurants may add a 10% service charge; otherwise about 10% is appreciated. Tip guides on interior trips.
Is Guyana cashless?
Mostly cash. Cash rules outside Georgetown hotels, supermarkets and malls. US dollars are widely accepted; carry Guyanese dollars for markets and minibuses.
What currency does Guyana use?
The Dollar (GYD). US$1 ≈ G$209.21 (03 Oct 2026).
Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Guyana
- Ministry of Home Affairs
- Guyana Tourism Authority
- Speedtest Global Index: Guyana
- World Bank open data
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