Buy Kuwaiti dinar
Located between Iraq, Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf, this tiny country packs in plenty to see and do. With enough dinar you can be sure to enjoy everything that Kuwait has to offer.
Today's rate:
- KWD= £1
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What to spend your Dinar on
Bottle of local beer
1.60 KWD
Entrance to Entertainment City
3.50 KWD
Snorkelling trip
7 KWD
Taxi from Kuwait International Airport to Kuwait City Centre
10 KWD
Three-course meal for two in Kuwait City
10 KWD
A budget
RecalculateMust-sees in Kuwait
- Kuwait City
- Shop ’til you drop at The Avenues, which has a huge collection of shops to enjoy. The Grand Mosque is a glimpse into history, and Kuwait Towers is a stunning cultural landmark offering amazing views of the city.
- Failaka Island
- With a history that spans over 4,000 years, Failaka Island is a popular destination for visitors to Kuwait. The beaches are picturesque and a great spot for trying water sports.
The deal with the dinar
Other than a brief spell using the Iraqi dinar, the Kuwaiti dinar (KWD) has been the national currency since 1961. There are 1,000 fils to every dinar, which is why many bills will show prices with three figures after the decimal place (e.g. 1.200 KWD).
Whilst it is not customary to tip your taxi driver, it is common practice to offer a 10-15% tip in restaurants.
Frequently used banknotes
The most commonly used banknotes in Kuwait are to the value of ¼ (brown), ½ (green), 1 (grey), 5 (purple), 10 (red) and 20 (blue). The most recent series came into circulation in 2014, and the paper is textured in such a way that the visually impaired can identify the value of each bill.
Buying Kuwaiti dinar online is easy
Free next-day home delivery on orders over £500
*The figures provided are indicative only and are there to provide an idea of the amount of travel money you may need during your trip.