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Coastal scene at Calibishie, Dominica
Coastal scene at Calibishie, Dominica
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Dominica Budget Travel Guide helps you prepare for a vacation to Dominica with useful travel information. Dominica, not to be confused with Dominican Republic, is a small Caribbean Island nation, located half way between Puerto Rico and Trinidad and Tobago. It is renowned for its greenery as well as its natural sights.

Fast Facts about Dominica

  • Official Name: Commonwealth of Dominica
  • Capital: Roseau (20,000)
  • Population of Dominica: 70,500
  • Languages: English
  • Currency: East Caribbean Dollar
  • Religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant, others
  • Size: 750 sq km (290 sq miles)
  • Region: Caribbean


    Trafalgar Falls, Dominica
    Trafalgar Falls, Dominica
    by Hans Hillewaert, used under Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 2.5 License

    When to visit Dominica

    The best time to visit Dominica is - like most of the Caribbean - between December and February. The climate in Dominica is balmy.

    What to wear in Dominica

    Lightweight clothing is enough for Dominica. Bring along your raincoat just in case.

    Getting into Dominica

    The airports in Dominica are at Melville Hall (DOM) and Canefield (DCF).

    Dominica Entry Requirements

    Nationals of US, Australia, Canada and Britain do not require a visa for entering Dominica, for stays of up to 6 months.

    Where to stay in Dominica

    Click on the name of the towns listed below to view hostels and budget accommodation available for booking there.

  • Rosalie

    Budget Travel within in Dominica

    The easiest way to explore Dominica is to rent a car and drive around. Contact Road Runner Car Rental.


    View of Roseau, capital of Dominica
    View of Roseau, capital of Dominica
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    Things to see and do in Dominica

  • Explore Roseau, the capital
  • Visit Scott's Head, a village at a bay that happens to be the lip of an ancient crater.
  • Go to the Morne Trois Pitons National Park, inscribed by Unesco as a World Heritage Site. This nature destination has many outstanding sights such as Boiling Lake, Freshwater Lake, Boeri Lake, Middleham Falls and Valley of Desolation
  • Go to Cabrits Historical Park, with its historical ruins of Fort Shirley and Fort George
  • Go whale and dolphin watching

    Money matters in Dominica

    The currency in Dominica is the East Caribbean Dollar (EC$). EC$1=100 cents. Banknotes are in denominations of EC$5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 while coins in denominations of 1¢, 2¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢ and EC$1. Banking hours are from 8:00am to 3:00pm Mondays to Thursdays, and 8:00am - 5:00pm Fridays.



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    The form below is a Research Engine. It doesn't take bookings. Instead it lets you find the hotel booking website that offers the room you want at the lowest price. You can see and compare what different sites are offering, and then click to choose the one with the best price. Do this, and you're guaranteed to save a whole lot of money on your room reservations!



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