Can you use US dollar in Greece?

Establishments in Greece do not accept U.S. dollars as a form of payment. You will need Greek currency for cash transactions in Greece. In places that do accept physical U.S. dollars, such as hotels, using them may result in very unfavorable exchange rates or additional fees.



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Greece. Though still in default, Greece is still technically on the euro and ripe for dollar spenders. A night at the luxurious Hilton Athens will cost you only about $150 a night, depending on when you go. Due to the decline of travel to Greece, many hotels and tour operators have slashing prices to fill spaces.

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Plastic money is widely accepted in Greece, and the exchange rates are rather favorable. Still, it would be best if you carried some cash, as many street vendors, artists, and small cafes only accept cash, while also cash is the preferred method of tipping in Greece.

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Despite problems in the Greek economy, it's still on the expensive side to travel to Greece. Budget travelers should plan on $50 a day, while mid-range to luxury travelers can expect to pay between $150 to $350 a day, or higher if you plan to visit more than one of its 200 islands. All prices are in US dollars.

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Lunch and beverages Main dish at a normally-priced restaurant: € 8 ( US$ 8.50) - € 13 ( US$ 13.80). Desserts: € 3.50 ( US$ 3.70) - € 5 ( US$ 5.30). Dinner for two in a restaurant: € 40 ( US$ 42.30) (without wine).

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How much money will you need for your trip to Greece? You should plan to spend around €155 ($164) per day on your vacation in Greece, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, €40 ($42) on meals for one day and €30 ($32) on local transportation.

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Restaurant workers in Greece don't expect you to tip, though the restaurant may sometimes charge a service fee. That fee can function as a tip instead, though it may go to the restaurant instead of the server. If you want to see your waiter receive the tip, you're better off leaving coins with the bill.

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While cash used to dominate the Greek market, new laws require most Greek businesses to accept credit cards. However, cash payments are still extremely common, particularly among smaller businesses such as convenience stores.

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Is 500 euro enough in Greece? Rent excluded, the average living expenses for a single person in Greece is around €600 per month. If you're a university student, you'll need about €500 monthly. Whereas a family of four might need about €2,000 per month.

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There is not a strong tradition of tipping in Greece, particularly among the locals, but it's become expected that tourists leave a small tip while travelling through the country. In restaurants it's common to leave a cash tip for whoever is looking after you – 10–15 per cent is standard.

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Below is a breakdown of the average prices for a two-week trip to Greece for two people. Note that we have not included flights as this will vary depending on where you're traveling from. Based on these estimates, a two-week trip to Greece costs around $4214 (€3886) on average for two people — excluding airfare.

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Cheapest places to visit in Greece
  • Agistri. Agistri is a beautiful, small island and definitely one the cheap places in Greece conveniently located close to Athens at just 1 hour by ferry that opens my list with cheap Greek islands. ...
  • Kythnos. ...
  • Lemnos. ...
  • Tinos. ...
  • Serifos. ...
  • Ikaria. ...
  • Kimolos.


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If you make smart choices, it is possible to spend a week in Greece for under 400-500 euro per person. But if you are interested in luxury hotels or upmarket restaurants, the average cost can easily jump to over 1,500 or 2,000 euro.

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Therefore, you do not necessarily need to exchange money before traveling to Greece if you plan on using your card for most transactions. Just make sure that your credit card waives international card transaction fees, otherwise, those fees will add on very quickly.

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Currency exchange shops and kiosks in airports are not the best places to exchange money. For the best rates, try a local bank or a bank ATM to make your currency exchanges. Check to see if your U.S. bank offers foreign ATM fee refunds for using a foreign ATM. Not all currency exchanges charge the same rate.

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