School holidays are beautiful chaos. Flights, ferries, snacks every ten minutes. The fastest way to keep your cool in Fiji is to sort your money before you fly. Cash gives you confidence on day one, keeps the budget in sight, and unlocks the real, local moments you actually came for. If you’re eyeing off a holiday in Fiji, make money one less moving part.
Cards work… until they don’t. Taxis, small markets, island transfers, and tips are often cash-only. Landing with FJD in your wallet means you can pay, go, and get straight to the pool without hunting for an ATM. Skip the airport scramble and start relaxing sooner by using Crown Currency Exchange to lock in your Fiji currency before you take off.
Peak season brings queues, rate swings, and plenty of “Mum, I’m hungry.” A simple plan keeps everyone happy. Pre-order FJD so you’re not paying airport markups or waiting in lines when the kids are itching to go.
Consider splitting the budget by using cash for day-to-day spending and keeping a low-fee card for other merchants. Give teens and tweens a daily cash allowance for snacks and souvenirs. This keeps the peace and the costs predictable.
We’ve also found that a teachable moment is always a winner. By grabbing your FJD at Crown Currency Exchange, you can walk out with the right mix of notes that actually work for taxis, tips, markets, and snacks. While it’s practical for parents, it’s even better for kids so they can understand the value of money in real time.
The stories you bring home rarely come from the buffet. Village visits, kava ceremonies, roadside fruit stalls, and local buses are some of the best bits that run on cash. Cash in hand means you can say “yes” to the spontaneous stuff without wondering if a cash terminal will play nice. Bring plenty of small notes; they are gold for stalls, ferries, and tips.
Tipping in Fiji, simply explained: Tipping isn’t mandatory, but a sincere vinaka (thank-you) goes a long way. If someone goes above and beyond like a standout guide, a helpful porter, a generous village host, then a small cash gesture is appreciated. Keep a few small FJD notes handy, and check whether your resort has a staff fund or already includes a service charge. Learn more about the tipping culture in Fiji.
Fiji uses the Fijian Dollar (FJD), with coins typically in denominations of 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1, and $2; banknotes commonly include $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100. To help you take the guesswork out of your foreign exchange, our friendly in-store teams can prepare the ideal mix of denominations, ensuring you’ve always got the right notes on hand for every part of your trip
ATMs are widely available in urban areas and airports, though less so in remote locations. Many families book their holiday in Fiji using packages including flights, but packages don’t sort your currency exchange for you. So, while you can exchange money at banks, counters in airports and major cities like Nadi or Suva, we wouldn’t gamble on it. Crown Currency Exchange is 100% Australian owned and operated, with no commissions or hidden fees, so you know exactly where you stand before take-off.
A few quiet “gotchas” can nibble away at your holiday budget. Foreign transaction fees on cards add up quickly. Dynamic Currency Conversion (when a terminal asks to charge you in AUD) sounds helpful but usually costs more. ATM withdrawal fees can stack with your bank’s own charges. And because tapping doesn’t feel like spending, travellers often blow 15–20% more when using cards alone. Start each day with cash for incidentals, keep a low-fee card as backup, decline Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC), and stash a few small notes for buses, markets, and tips.
Want to dodge the overspend trap? Start with cash. With no extra fees and Australia’s largest range, Crown Currency Exchange keeps your budget on track from day one.
The easiest way to create a simple family cash plan is to think in three buckets.
Wondering where is the location of Fiji exactly? You’ll find it in the South Pacific, about 3,000 km north-east of Sydney, roughly a four-hour hop from Australia’s east coast.
Curious about the currency of Fiji? You’re after the Fijian Dollar, often shortened to FJD currency or simply Fiji currency. If you’re comparing Fiji currency to USD, check the live Fiji exchange rate just before you buy. Many travellers will often look up FJD to USD alongside AUD to get their bearings.
While you can do your currency exchange in Fiji after landing, availability and pricing vary by town and time of day, so sorting it at home is much calmer, cheaper, and far more convenient.
Our in-store team can prepare the ideal mix of denominations to suit your trip, and when you return, you can simply sell your leftover currency back to us for an easy finish to your holiday.
By using Crown Currency Exchange, you unlock confidence, control and cultural access. While cards still have their place, Fiji shines brightest when you’re not chasing ATMs or second-guessing fees. Handle your money before you fly, and the whole trip flows better.
Contact us for a quote today, or visit one of our 60+ locations and get sorted in a single, simple visit.