Most credit and debit cards are accepted throughout the island although smaller establishments such as restaurants, groceries and guest houses might not use them. Visa and MasterCard are the most commonly accepted in Jamaica followed by American Express, Diners Club and Discover. You can use your credit card to get cash advances at most commercial banks for a small interest or transaction fee.

Learn how to budget for your vacation in Jamaica

Jamaica can be relatively expensive but if you are willing you can save heaps of money during your stay. How much you spend depends on your sense of style. Even hard-core budget travellers will need at least US$25 per day. You can save if you stick to roadside stalls and purchase local produce when you convert your foreign money into the Jamaican currency. Road side stalls and budget restaurants sell patties for US$0.50 cents and jerk pork and other local meals for as little as US$2. A hand of bananas or half a dozen mangoes will cost about US$0.50. More touristy restaurants, however can be expensive as many of the ingredients they use are imported: expect to pay at least US$8 per person, and for the finest restaurants, as much as US$50.

If you want to save money, consider visiting in 'summer' or low season (mid-April to mid-December), when hotel prices plummet and airfares are often reduced. Another good way to stretch your Jamaican currency is to rent a villa or cottage with several other people.

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