Oceania · Country guide
Cook Islands
Currency, language, tipping etiquette, and how to get around Cook Islands — plus every Tripzeeker itinerary covering the country.
Currency
NZD
Language
Cook Islands Māori
Tipping
Not expected
Region
Oceania
Currency
Cook Islands uses the New Zealand Dollar (NZD). Use Tripzeeker's currency converter to check live exchange rates before you travel.
Language
The main languages are Cook Islands Māori, English. English is widely understood, especially in tourist areas.
Tipping etiquette
Tipping isn't customary and isn't expected.
Use the tip calculator →Getting around
Scooters and bicycles are the easiest way to get around Rarotonga — there is one main coastal road.
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What currency does Cook Islands use?
Cook Islands uses the New Zealand Dollar (NZD). Tripzeeker's currency converter and tip calculator can help you budget in your home currency before you go.
What language is spoken in Cook Islands?
The main languages are Cook Islands Māori, English. English is widely understood, especially in tourist areas.
Do I need to tip in Cook Islands?
Tipping isn't customary and isn't expected.
How do you get around Cook Islands?
Scooters and bicycles are the easiest way to get around Rarotonga — there is one main coastal road.