olesiabr Posted August 23, 2015 #1 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I have read on these boards that one of the best places to obtain local currency is on the ship itself, but we will be in Papeete for a few days pre cruise. Are USD accepted by taxis, roullettes and the market stalls where a cc cannot be used? Thanks for any input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icecat Posted August 23, 2015 #2 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I have read on these boards that one of the best places to obtain local currency is on the ship itself, but we will be in Papeete for a few days pre cruise. Are USD accepted by taxis, roullettes and the market stalls where a cc cannot be used?Thanks for any input Best if you can get the money before you leave. Wells Fargo didn't charge me anything and I had it in two days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azlew Posted August 23, 2015 #3 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Hey IceCat fellow Cat here! Thanks for your help. I wonder if B of A will charge...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacawLover Posted August 23, 2015 #4 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Local small merchants will accept USD but expect them to round up in their favor. Ship gives an honest exchange. If your talking about 'fun' money around town and small vendors when you come off the ship your not going to need much so I wouldn't be concerned about a slightly better exchange from Wells Fargo. However, if your going to want more than lets say $500 USD I'd take the time to exchange prior to landing in FP. The worst place to exchange is at LAX, just awful …… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC&KY Posted August 23, 2015 #5 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Is there an ATM in the Papeete airport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacawLover Posted August 24, 2015 #6 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Yes there is but it doesn't always work plus the exchange rate is about average. The ATM is street side about 150 feet to your right when leaving customs :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twin123185 Posted August 24, 2015 #7 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I always use the ATM at the Papeete airport. Easy to use and easy to find. When you exit the baggage area and security make a right - it's about 100 feet away. Best rate too. Yes the ship is good but ATN better. Some cabs will take dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olesiabr Posted August 24, 2015 Author #8 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Thanks to all...think we'll try to obtain some before our travels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyboots Posted August 25, 2015 #9 Share Posted August 25, 2015 We also used the airport ATM :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted August 25, 2015 #10 Share Posted August 25, 2015 We also used the airport ATM :-) So do we, easy peasy. And we always bring home a few CFP's for next time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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