What currency is used in French Guiana?

The currency in French Guiana is EUR €

What language is spoken in French Guiana?

The official language in French Guiana is French

Can you pay by card in French Guiana?

Paying in French Guiana: Cash only. Cash essential — bring local currency and find an ATM on arrival

What is the emergency number in French Guiana?

Emergency in French Guiana: 112 (main) — 🚔 Police: 17 · 🚑 Ambulance: 15 · 🚒 Fire: 18

How much does a coffee cost in Cayenne?

Cappuccino price in Cayenne, French Guiana is $3.50

How much does a beer cost in Cayenne?

Draft beer (0.5L) in Cayenne, French Guiana costs $3.25

How much does a restaurant lunch cost in Cayenne?

Budget restaurant lunch in Cayenne, French Guiana costs $19.00

How much are weekly groceries in Cayenne?

Weekly groceries for 1 person in Cayenne, French Guiana cost $674.00

How much does a taxi cost per km in Cayenne?

Taxi or Uber per km in Cayenne, French Guiana costs $1.50

How much does public transport cost in Cayenne?

Single transit ticket in Cayenne, French Guiana costs $1.50

What is the price of petrol in Cayenne?

Petrol 95 per litre in Cayenne, French Guiana is $1.50

How much does internet cost in Cayenne?

Monthly broadband (50–100 Mbps) in Cayenne, French Guiana costs $50.00/month

What is the average salary in Cayenne?

Average monthly net salary in Cayenne, French Guiana is $2,000

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Cayenne

Triplandio Cayenne guide covers 3 travel guides across 12 areas, complete with hotel picks. Explore 12 self-guided walking tours in Cayenne with 62 POI, spanning 36.6 km in total. Get inspired by 5 local dishes, complete with recipes and our unique Food Flavour DNA graph.

Guides 3

Areas 12

Local food 5

Tours / POI 12 / 62

Day / Night 29° / 24°

Local Time 4:12

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City & Country Data French Guiana (Cayenne)

Key travel data for Cayenne — cost of living, safety, healthcare, local currency and essentials, curated by Triplandio.

🌍 French Guiana

Currency 💱 EUR €

Language 🗣️ French

Payments 💳 Cash only

Emergency 🆘 112

💰 Prices in Cayenne

Coffee ☕ $3.50

Beer 🍺 $3.25

Lunch 🍽️ $19.00

Groceries 🛒 $674.00/w

Taxi/km 🚕 $1.50

Transit 🚇 $1.50

Fuel ⛽ $1.50/l

Internet 📡 $50.00/m

Salary 💵 $2,000/m

Best time to visit Cayenne (French Guiana)

Now (July) avg: 26°C, wetter month, full season — expect crowds. Best months to walk: Sep & Oct.

Live Temp …

~Day / Night Temp 29°C / 24°C

Sunrise / Sunset 6:23 / 18:46

Local time 4:12

Sea Temp 30°C

Best Months

Sep & Oct

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Temperature Average night-low temperature, month by month. Zero line marks freezing point.

Crowds How busy it gets — traveller interest by month.

Sea temperature Sea warmth for swimming, by month.

Rainfall Rainy days to expect each month.

Sunshine Hours of sun per day, by month.

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Traditional Local Food Cayenne (French Guiana)

Local Flavours of Cayenne — Explore recipes, history, our unique food flavour DNA graph and more.

Main course Meat

Awara Broth

Bouillon d'Awara

Aa-waa-rah Broth · Awara Fruit Stew

A unique stew made with the Awara fruit and various meats.

Main course Fish & Seafood

Blaff de Poisson

Blahf dehw Pwah-sohn · Spicy Fish Stew

A spicy, tangy fish stew popular in Cayenne.

Soup Meat

Calalou

Ca-lah-loo · Green Leafy Soup

A hearty soup made with leafy greens and meats.

Main course Meat

Colombo Poulet

Colombo de Poulet

Col-ohm-boh Poo-leh · Chicken Colombo

A Caribbean-inspired curried chicken dish.

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Dessert Vegetarian

Doku

Doh-koo · Cornmeal Cake

A traditional cornmeal cake often sweetened with coconut.