Key facts
Haiti is a country located in Caribbean. Haiti has only one border country: Dominican Republic. As for languages, the country’s residents speak French and Haitian. Traveling across Haiti if English is your first (and only) language may be difficult due to language barriers.
In the EF English Competency Index (EF EPI), which assesses the language proficiency of non-native speaking countries, Haiti was ranked 105th out of 100 countries in 2021.
The national currency in Haiti is Haitian gourde (HTG). The gourde (G) is subdivided into 100 centime.
Haitian
Banknotes
G10G25G50G100G250G500G1G2G5G1000
Haitian
Coins
5102050G1G5
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in Haiti is 57.73 Mbps and mobile is Mbs.The global average is 192.62 Mbps and 126.54 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density It may be difficult to locate an ATM in Haiti.3.81 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration In order to purchase a SIM card in Haiti, a passport or ID is required as identification.
Socket types
There are 2 socket types used in Haiti. Type A & Type B are widespread in North America (incl. the U.S.), Central America, Japan, and the Philippines.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Public holidays
In the year 2024, Haiti will celebrate 20 national public holidays. The next one Dessalines Day will take place on October 17.
| Date | Holiday name | |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024Moving holiday | New Year’s DayJour de l’an | |
| January 2, 2024Moving holiday | Ancestry DayJour des Aieux | |
| January 6, 2024Moving holiday | EpiphanyLe Jour des Rois | |
| February 12, 2024Moving holiday | CarnivalCarnaval | |
| February 13, 2024Moving holiday | CarnivalCarnaval | |
| February 14, 2024Moving holiday | Ash WednesdayMercredi Des Cendres | |
| March 28, 2024Moving holiday | Maundy ThursdayJeudi saint | |
| March 29, 2024Moving holiday | Good FridayVendredi saint | |
| March 31, 2024Moving holiday | Easter SundayPâques | |
| May 1, 2024Moving holiday | Labour and Agriculture DayFête du Travail / Fête des Travailleurs | |
| May 9, 2024Moving holiday | Ascension DayAscension | |
| May 18, 2024Moving holiday | Flag and Universities DayJour du Drapeau et de l’Université | |
| May 30, 2024Moving holiday | Corpus ChristiFête-Dieu | |
| August 15, 2024Moving holiday | Assumption of MaryL’Assomption de Marie | |
| October 17, 2024Moving holiday | Dessalines DayAnniversaire de la mort de Dessalines | |
| November 1, 2024Moving holiday | All Saints DayLa Toussaint | |
| November 2, 2024Moving holiday | All Souls’ DayJour des Morts | |
| November 18, 2024Moving holiday | Battle of Vertières DayVertières | |
| December 5, 2024Moving holiday | Discovery DayDécouverte d’Haïti | |
| December 25, 2024Moving holiday | Christmas DayNoël |
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Haiti?
There are Mariott hotels in Port-au-Prince.
The Hilton hotel chain operates in Haiti.
There are no IHG hotels in Haiti.
There are no Best Western hotels in Haiti.
There are no Radisson hotels in Haiti.
There are no Accor hotels in Haiti.
What fast food chains are present in Haiti?
The McDonald’s chain does not operate in Haiti.
The KFC chain does not operate in Haiti.
The Burger King chain does not operate in Haiti.
The Subway chain does not operate in Haiti.
The Domino’s Pizza chain operates in Haiti.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in Haiti.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Port-au-Prince?
Weather data for Port-au-Prince (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are no passenger trains available.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Haiti.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Haiti
Sources
- Haiti Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Haiti (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban No known rules against smoking, or no information is available.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)