Is it better to exchange money at Seychelles airport or in Victoria, and how much cash should you change on arrival?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 8 days ago
TL;DR
Travelers say the exchange rate at Seychelles Airport is generally fine, and some even consider it one of the better options on arrival. The practical advice is not to change all your money at once: exchange enough for initial expenses, including ferries, and top up later at exchange offices in Victoria if needed.
What the community said
The most recent advice is that you can exchange cash right away at Seychelles Airport, as travelers consider the rate good. The key issue is not so much where to exchange, but avoiding changing more cash than you will actually spend.
8 days ago Seychelles Airport
A practical approach is to estimate your first-day budget for transport, small purchases, and ferry tickets, then exchange that amount at the airport. If you run short later, you can easily exchange more at exchange offices in Victoria.
8 days ago Victoria, ferry expenses
Travelers generally compare two practical options: exchanging on arrival at the airport or later in Victoria. From the discussion, the airport is seen as a perfectly acceptable place for your first exchange, so there is no urgent need to rush into town looking for a better rate.
8 days ago Seychelles Airport, Victoria