Money in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic uses the Dominican peso. Here is how to pay there, whether to tip, and what common amounts are worth.
- Currency
- DOPDominican peso
- Symbol
- RD$
- Tipping
- Appreciated
Paying in Dominican Republic
Resorts often accept US dollars. Use pesos elsewhere.
- Cards
- Accepted in cities and tourist areas
- Cash
- Rough Guides says that in the countryside you should expect to pay in pesos. Smartraveller says taxi drivers often do not have change, so carry small notes.
- ATMs
- Rough Guides says ATMs are available across the country, including fairly small towns, while Frommer's (undated) says they are scarce or absent in remote areas. The Government of Canada advises using ATMs inside a bank or business.
- Foreign currency
- Rough Guides says resorts and tour operators quote prices in US dollars, but throughout most of the country you must change foreign currency into pesos. It adds that all-inclusive resorts accept pesos reluctantly and at a poor rate.
- Exchanging money
- Smartraveller says US dollars can be exchanged at banks or official exchange offices, and Australian dollars cannot be exchanged. Rough Guides advises avoiding changing money on the street.
- Watch out for
- The Government of Canada (May 2026) and Smartraveller report that card and ATM fraud, including skimming, is common, particularly in resort areas. Cover the keypad when entering your PIN and check statements.
Tipping in Dominican Republic
Restaurants add a 10% service charge, with extra for good service. Tip resort staff in small notes.
Appreciated: Tipping isn't required, but a tip or rounding up is welcome.
Sources checked: Rough Guides (Dominican Republic travel essentials), Government of Canada (Dominican Republic travel advice), Smartraveller, Australian Government (Dominican Republic), Frommer's (Dominican Republic money), Lopesan Hotel Group, Where To Stay.
Convert to and from DOP
Quick reference
| Amount | USD | EUR | GBP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60.73 DOP | 68.04 DOP | 81.50 DOP |
| 10 | 607 DOP | 680 DOP | 815 DOP |
| 50 | 3,037 DOP | 3,402 DOP | 4,075 DOP |
| 100 | 6,073 DOP | 6,804 DOP | 8,150 DOP |
| 500 | 30,367 DOP | 34,020 DOP | 40,749 DOP |
What each amount is worth in DOP. Mid-market rates from 2 November 2026, 17:00 UTC.
Common questions
What currency does Dominican Republic use?
Dominican Republic uses the Dominican peso (DOP).
Do you need to tip in Dominican Republic?
Appreciated. Restaurants add a 10% service charge, with extra for good service. Tip resort staff in small notes.
Can you pay by card in Dominican Republic?
Accepted in cities and tourist areas. Rough Guides says that in the countryside you should expect to pay in pesos. Smartraveller says taxi drivers often do not have change, so carry small notes.
Are there ATMs in Dominican Republic?
Rough Guides says ATMs are available across the country, including fairly small towns, while Frommer's (undated) says they are scarce or absent in remote areas. The Government of Canada advises using ATMs inside a bank or business.