How much cash can you take to Greece?

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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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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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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Until recently, cash was the most common payment method in Greece. However, credit cards have been on the rise over the last decade since the Greek government now requires most businesses to have a point-of-sale terminal. Credit and debit cards are now widely accepted, but cash is still preferred by some businesses.

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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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If you're travelling abroad from the UK with £10,000 cash or more, you'll need to declare it with UK customs. This includes notes and coins, bearer bonds, travellers' cheques and other cheques (including those that are signed but not made out to a person or organisation).

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According to European Regulations, all travelers entering or leaving the European Union with more than €10.000, in cash, must declare the amount to Customs. Customs controls at Greek points of entry distinguish between goods bought within the EU and outside the EU.

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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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Fees for using ATMs in Greece This can be between €2-€3.50. It is better to withdraw a couple of hundred euros at once so that you don't have to keep incurring more charges.

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European travelers should always have some cash on hand; getting it from an ATM abroad is usually the easiest, most advantageous way. If you need cash from an ATM, it's usually better to use a debit card, because credit cards often charge a high interest rate for a cash advance.

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