Do you need a lot of cash in Greece?

The law requires that businesses offer a point-of-sale device for cashless transactions, but the machines aren't always reliable in many areas (especially remote or rural spots). So it's a good idea to carry about 100 Euros of Greece currency to pay for a souvenir or a delicious Greek meal if need be.



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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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Tip in the local currency Whenever you tip during your trip to Greece it is important to use the local currency, that is - Euros. Otherwise you'll leave your service providers with cash they can't use without paying high fees on currency exchange.

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Budget-Friendly Travel Planning Past travelers have spent, on average, €40 ($43) on meals for one day and €30 ($32) on local transportation. Also, the average hotel price in Greece for a couple is €148 ($159). So, a trip to Greece for two people for one week costs on average €2,173 ($2,330).

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Most shops and restaurants on Santorini accept credit cards, but it is a good idea to have some cash on hand for small purchases like bottled water and snacks. ATMs are easy to find in all of Santorini's main towns. Most restaurants in Santorini, like Marinera in Fira, accept credit cards.

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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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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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you can spend from around 1000 euros to many thousands! You can get all ranges, it all depends the type of person you are and also what places you are going to. Mykonos and Santorini seem to be the most expensive of the islands, then comes Athens.

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The most widely accepted cards are MasterCard and VISA. You might have some trouble using a Diners Club or American Express credit card in certain places, as these mean a higher commission for local businesses. According to local legislation, in order to use a credit card, you'll have to have a chip-and-PIN card.

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But you'll be pleasantly surprised by the average price of a trip to Greece. Two weeks in Greece should cost around $2800 on a mid-range budget. And if you are a budget traveler, you could make that $2800 last nearly a month with hostels, overnight ferry tickets, and cooking or eating street food to save money.

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Credit cards are widely accepted in Greece, particularly in the tourist areas. It's actually a legal requirement, as a response to the financial crisis, that working Greek citizens aged below 65 have a credit card so most hotels, shops, cafes and restaurants should offer the option of paying by credit card.

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Most shops and restaurants on Santorini accept credit cards, but it is a good idea to have some cash on hand for small purchases like bottled water and snacks. ATMs are easy to find in all of Santorini's main towns. Most restaurants in Santorini, like Marinera in Fira, accept credit cards.

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Budget-Friendly Travel Planning You should plan to spend around €155 ($166) 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 ($43) on meals for one day and €30 ($32) on local transportation.

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