Visiting Gibraltar

Entry requirements depend on your passport nationality. Check your specific requirements on the Gibraltar destination page at Yoogo before you book.

The official currency is the Gibraltar pound (GIP), which is pegged at par to the British pound, and UK sterling is equally accepted everywhere. Credit and debit cards are widely used, and euros are accepted in many shops and restaurants, though you may receive change in pounds.

Gibraltar is generally a very safe destination with low levels of serious crime, and it is policed by the Royal Gibraltar Police. As in any busy tourist area you should take sensible precautions against pickpocketing, and take care around the Barbary macaques on the Upper Rock, as they can bite if provoked or fed.

Gibraltar is compact and much of the town centre is easily walkable, with a pedestrianised Main Street running through the middle. A cable car carries visitors up the Rock, while buses, taxis, and rock tour minibuses cover the wider territory, and unusually for a British territory, traffic drives on the right.

Spring and autumn offer warm, comfortable weather and fewer crowds, making them ideal for walking the Upper Rock. Summers are dry and hot, with temperatures often between 27 and 34 degrees Celsius, while winters are mild but can be wet, with daytime temperatures around 10 to 18 degrees Celsius.

English is the official language and is used in government, business, and education, so visitors rarely encounter a language barrier. Many residents also speak Spanish and a distinctive local dialect known as Llanito, which blends English, Spanish, and some Italian words.

No special vaccinations are required for Gibraltar beyond the routine immunisations recommended for any traveller, though you should check your own situation with a doctor before travelling. Tap water is desalinated and safe to drink, and pharmacies and a public hospital provide good standards of care.

Tipping customs follow the British model, so they are appreciated rather than obligatory. In restaurants a tip of around 10 percent is common where a service charge has not already been added, and rounding up the fare for taxis or leaving small change for good service is also welcome.

Gibraltar has reliable 4G and expanding 5G coverage across its small area, served by local mobile operators. Roaming charges vary by provider and may differ from those in the European Union, so check your plan before you travel, and be aware that your phone can occasionally pick up a Spanish network near the border.