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French Polynesia
Currency, language, tipping etiquette, and how to get around French Polynesia — plus every Tripzeeker itinerary covering the country.
Currency
XPF
Language
French
Tipping
Not expected
Region
Oceania
Currency
French Polynesia uses the CFP Franc (XPF). Use Tripzeeker's currency converter to check live exchange rates before you travel.
Language
The main languages are French, Tahitian. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Tipping etiquette
Tipping isn't customary in French Polynesian culture and is rarely expected.
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Inter-island flights or ferries; boats and canoes are part of daily life in the lagoons.
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What currency does French Polynesia use?
French Polynesia uses the CFP Franc (XPF). Tripzeeker's currency converter and tip calculator can help you budget in your home currency before you go.
What language is spoken in French Polynesia?
The main languages are French, Tahitian. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Do I need to tip in French Polynesia?
Tipping isn't customary in French Polynesian culture and is rarely expected.
How do you get around French Polynesia?
Inter-island flights or ferries; boats and canoes are part of daily life in the lagoons.