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Tunisia Travel Guide

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72°F
Friday
64°F
Saturday

Tourist season

Are November and December good months to visit Tunisia?

11

November

Shoulder
season

12

December

Shoulder
season

Visa Limitations

Visa requirements for citizens of United States visiting Tunisia for tourism.

Visa not required

A visa is not required.

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 29 to 34 USD

Tourist's budget
from 56 to 71 USD

Did you know?

The population of Tunisia is around 11.82 mil., which puts the country in 79. place in terms of population (out of 231 countries and dependent territories).

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
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The distance between Tunis (TN) and Washington D.C. (US) is 4561 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Tunis click here

Tunis
Tunis
Kairouan
Ettadhamen-Mnihla
Sousse
Sfax
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
4561
mi

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Safety

General travel safety level in Tunisia on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

2

Level 2 • Exercise a high degree of caution (plus additional regional warnings).

Update: 13 Oct 2024

Upcoming holidays

17 December 2024• Revolution and Youth Day

1 January 2025• New Year's Day

Currency

Tunisian Dinar (TND) - rate compared to selected currencies

1 TND
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.30001
3.33327
GBP
0.25014
3.99778
USD
0.31655
3.15908
Update: 21 Nov 2024

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Tunisia

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Distance matrix
MilesTunisLa MarsaSousseMonastirKairouanDouggaDjerbaMahdia
Tunis-1071797859211101
La Marsa10-73818469215102
Sousse7173-12328814233
Monastir798112-4110013722
Kairouan78843241-7113754
Dougga59698810071-204120
Djerba211215142137137204-119
Mahdia101102332254120119-

Best Ways to Experience Tunisia

  • Cuisine
  • Animals

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 29 to 34 USD

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 56 to 71 USD

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in Tunisia via the Prices link

Currency

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Tunisian Dinar (TND)

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Exchange rates provided by Open Exchange Rates. Last update: 21 November 2024
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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Tunisia.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals
This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

With or without a visa?

Visa requirements for citizens of

United States
  • United States
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visiting flagTunisia for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Visa requirements for United States citizens
Visa not required

A visa is not required.

  • Allowed stay: 90 days

Electricity

230V (50 Hz)

In Tunisia the standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type C, E sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket CType C
socket EType E

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

79 / 231
Ranking
11 818 619
Arab 98%

Area

94 / 230
Ranking
63.2 thous. mi²
It is approximately 2% of the territory of United States.

Life expectancy

89 / 196
Ranking
76.6
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 74.9women 78.4

Median age

86 / 157
Ranking
32.7
Average age of population expressed in years.men 32women 33.3

Population growth

103 / 172
Ranking
0.75%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

79 / 131
Ranking
81.8%
Ability to read, write and count.men 89.6%women 74.2%

GDP

117 / 194
Ranking
10 819 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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