Do I need cash to travel to Greece?

Many visitors opt to use a credit or debit card for travel money in Greece. In the past, finding businesses that accept credit cards was challenging, but the Greek government actively encouraged businesses to accept cards, so you no longer need to withdraw money.



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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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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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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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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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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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Always have an emergency supply of cash and a back-up card you can use over the counter in case of emergencies. Tip: While there is no limit to the amount of cash you can bring into Greece, you must declare anything over 10,000 euros. Traveler's checks, bills, personal checks and money orders are all considered cash.

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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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In Athens and many other parts of Greece, the water is safe to drink. However, because of various concerns regarding supply and infrastructure, it's popular on both the islands and the mainland to buy bottled water rather than drinking straight from the tap.

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Greek: “To logariasmo parakalo” After eating a delicious meal in Greece, you'll get your server's attention and ask for “To logariasmo parakalo” from your server. Both “logariasmo” and “parakalo” have the strongest accent on the last vowel, which sounds like the English word “oh.”

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Is 100 euros a day enough in Greece? I think 100 euros per day is a good guide. We have just returned from Samos ,we budgeted 100 Euros per day , we ate out every night ,hired a car for two days and did a trip to Turkey to see the ruins at Ephesus and still managed to bring money home with us.

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Greek cuisine and restaurants are usually straightforward and still largely affordable – typically €12–20 per person for a substantial meal with house wine. Even when preparation is basic, raw materials are usually wholesome and fresh.

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