Americas · Country guide
Ecuador
Currency, language, tipping etiquette, and how to get around Ecuador — plus every Tripzeeker itinerary covering the country.
Currency
USD
Language
Spanish
Tipping
Customary
Region
Americas
Currency
Ecuador uses the US Dollar (USD). Use Tripzeeker's currency converter to check live exchange rates before you travel.
Language
The main languages are Spanish, Quechua. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Tipping etiquette
A 10% service charge is often added automatically in restaurants.
Use the tip calculator →Getting around
Domestic flights to/from Galápagos; buses and the Quito trolley/metro within the capital.
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What currency does Ecuador use?
Ecuador uses the US Dollar (USD). Tripzeeker's currency converter and tip calculator can help you budget in your home currency before you go.
What language is spoken in Ecuador?
The main languages are Spanish, Quechua. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Do I need to tip in Ecuador?
A 10% service charge is often added automatically in restaurants.
How do you get around Ecuador?
Domestic flights to/from Galápagos; buses and the Quito trolley/metro within the capital.