The best way to make sure that you have appropriate funds while traveling in Libya is to bring US Dollars OR Euros with you. It is very easy to exchange foreign currency at banks, hotels, or exchange bureaus.

ATM machines are becoming more available and have been more reliable over the past few years. They usually give one of the best exchange rates. Be sure you notify your bank ahead of time that you will be using your ATM card overseas to ensure that they do not put a block on your card. There may be a small fee when using your ATM card internationally.

The currency used in Libya is the Libyan Dinar. To calculate the most current exchange rate, you may use the following website: http://www.xe.com/ucc/

At this point in time, Libya Travel & Tours recommends that you plan to use cash as your main payment method. That said, credit card use in Libya is becoming more accepted as Libya takes strides to accommodate the foreign traveler. From our experience, we would recommend traveling with a VISA or MASTERCARD; AMEX is not widely accepted. Oftentimes there is also a charge for using credit cards internationally. You may need to notify your credit card company that you will be using your card overseas, so that they don’t see the charges as a fraud.