Grenada Travel Guide

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Shopping

Special purchases include leather crafts, jewelry, spices, straw goods and batik (printed cotton and other fabrics). St George's market is the center of island life. There are a number of duty-free shops selling quality goods from all over the world. A market near Grand Anse beach has scores of vendors selling crafts and spices.

Shopping hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1600, Sat 0800-1300. Supermarkets are usually open Mon-Sat 0900-1900. Craft and souvenir shops will open Sundays and bank holidays especially if cruise ships are in port.

Currency

East Caribbean Dollar (XCD; symbol EC$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of EC$100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of EC$1, and 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.

Note: The East Caribbean Dollar is tied to the US Dollar. The US Dollar is accepted everywhere, but change might be given in EC$.

Currency Exchange

Barclays Bank, Grenada Bank of Commerce, Grenada Co-operative Bank, National Commercial Bank and Scotia Bank are all found on the island. It is advised to exchange currency at banks to obtain the most favorable exchange rates.

Credit Cards, Debit Cards, and ATMs

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa and other major cards are accepted by most shops, car hire companies and hotels. ATMs are available, mostly in St George's.

Travelers Checks

Widely accepted. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveler's checks in US Dollars.

Currency Restrictions

There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency. However, amounts exceeding EC$10,000 must be declared upon arrival.

Banking Hours

Mon-Thurs 0800-1500, Fri 0800-1700.

Exchange Rate