Money at Roberts International (ROB)
Currency, tipping and cash-vs-card for arrivals at Monrovia, Liberia.
Monrovia uses the LRD (L$). Expected airport→city taxi fare is roughly US$50–70 pre-booked. USD widely accepted alongside LRD; small clean bills.
Airport currency kiosks quote rates 5–15% worse than any bank ATM inside the terminal. If you need cash on landing, use an in-terminal bank ATM — not the "0% commission" kiosks (the margin is in the rate).
Frequently asked
Q.What currency is used at Roberts International (ROB)?
Liberia uses the LRD (L$). Airport ATMs dispense LRD directly — skip the exchange kiosks.
Q.How much should a taxi from ROB to the city cost?
Expected fare on the ROB → central Monrovia route is roughly US$50–70 pre-booked. Around US$90+ is already high, and US$120+ ad-hoc is a scam quote — confirm the meter or a printed rate before you get in.
Q.Do I tip taxi drivers at ROB?
Not expected. Drivers in Liberia don't rely on tips the way US drivers do; inflated "tips" are sometimes used to justify an overcharge — pay the metered fare first, then decide.
Q.Cash or card for a taxi at ROB?
USD widely accepted alongside LRD; small clean bills. "Card machine broken" is the most common excuse to force a cash overpay — carry a small stack of LRD notes and you keep the leverage.
Q.Should I change money at ROB?
Only if you need $10–20 of LRD to cover a taxi or a SIM card. Airport exchange kiosks quote 5–15% worse than a bank ATM in the same terminal. If your card has no FX fee, just pay by card and skip cash entirely.
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