How much do you tip in Armenia?
How much do you tip in Armenia? Tipping is a fairly new concept in Armenia but is expected in restaurants with a tip of 10% to 20% the norm. Outside of Yerevan, tipping is rare. A guideline for tipping your drivers and guides will be advised prior to travel.
What to do and what not to do in Armenia?
- Do check the events calendar.
- Do expect to see smoking in most places.
- Do visit the Vernissage.
- Do Catch Taxi with Taximeter.
- Do sit in the record-breaking cable car.
- Do expect that Armenians pay instead of each other.
- Don't dress very openly.
- Don't Allow Women to Carry Heavy Items.
How much money do I need for a week in Armenia?
However, as a rough estimate, a basic budget for a week-long trip to Armenia, including flights, accommodation, meals, local transportation, and sightseeing, could start from around $800 to $1,500 USD per person. How much would it cost to travel a trip to Kerala for a group of 8?
Is Armenia cheap or expensive?
Armenia is relatively inexpensive compared to European countries, Russia, the USA, etc. For example, you can taste traditional Armenian dishes in restaurants for around $15-20, or visit museums for $5 per ticket. The pubs, bars or cafés are also very affordable, even if right in the city center.
Is it OK to wear shorts in Armenia?
For monasteries, women are meant to wear a dress and cover their heads. Men should wear long trousers. We saw local women wearing trousers and tourists (including us) wearing shorts without any issues. It is probably safest to bring alternative clothes in case someone objects to your attire.