Where to exchange currency on Gili Air, Indonesia and what's the exchange rate?

As of an Aug 7 report, travelers could only spot one money changer right at the pier and another slightly further inland on the main street — both offering below-market rates that seemed untrustworthy.

A couple of days earlier, other travelers exchanged money at a rate of roughly 17,700 IDR per USD, noting there are actually several exchange points on the island, not just one or two.

Fresh fruit and groceries are easy to find — there are several small markets scattered around different parts of the island.

The best beach for snorkeling is the east coast: sandy shore first, then a coral reef (better to swim over it than walk), followed by a steep drop-off into deep water — sea turtles and lots of fish are commonly seen there.

The top food recommendation on the island is Shendy's Cafe, praised for friendly staff — travelers said they ate there daily and found nothing better on either Gili Air or Gili Meno.