
Don’t forget to buy Bahrain Dinars before your departure to Bahrain.
To prepare for your trip, we advise you to find out as much as possible about your destination country so as to have a nice and well prepared stay. In Bahrain, the local currency is the Bahrain dinar (BHD). We would always advise you to take cash with you as you might not be able to pay by card everywhere. Buy Bahrain dinars before you leave to get a good GBP BHD exchange rate.
Practical tips for planning your budget
Be aware that tipping is customary in Bahrain. Expect to tip taxi drivers, petrol station attendants and waiters between 10 and 15%. In this case, it would be a good idea to buy your bahrain dinars beforehand, even before your departure.
For travellers on a budget, expect to pay 60 bhd per person. This includes accommodation, food and car hire. Most tours and activities are free. If you have a larger budget, you can expect to pay between 120 and 250 bhd. Accommodation will cost you an average of 34 bhd.
34 BHD
Average cost of a one night stay in Bahrain
9 BHD
Average food budget per person per day

Good to know
Some price indications in Bahrain
0.30 BHD
A public transport ticket
1.20 BHD
The price of a cup of coffee
500 BHD
Entrance fee to the National Museum of Bharain
2.30 BHS
Khubz
1 BHD/Km
Taxi fare
FREE
Entry fee to the Busaad Art Gallery

Some suggestions
- The Al Fateh Mosque, built of marble, glass and wood, is also considered the largest mosque in the world and is worth a visit.
- A museum by the sea? You'll find it in Bahrain! This is the splendid National Museum.
- For hiking enthusiasts, the Jebel Al Dukhan mountain awaits you for a 143 metre climb.
- This could be the most amazing thing you'll see, a 500 year old tree, 7 metres high and standing in the middle of a desert.
- Feel free to wander around the souks and take some souvenirs of this beautiful trip with you.
- Located near the coast of Qatar, Hawar Island is a great place for diving and snorkeling.
Some facts about the Bahrain Dinars (BHD)

Denominations of the Bahrain Dinars
Notes: 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 500.
Coins: ½ bhd, 1 bhd, 5 bhd, 10 bdh and 20 bdh.
The Bahraini dinar was introduced in 1965, and is divided into 1000 threads. It replaced the Gulf rupee.


The word "dinar" derives from the Latin word "denier".
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