What money is best to take to Greece?

What is the best currency to take to Greece? Since euros are the only form of cash currency that is accepted in Greece, this is the money in Greece that you need to use. It is typically better to only convert a small amount of money into euros prior to your trip and then withdraw more on arrival.



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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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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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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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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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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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Try and get the waiter's name so you can hail him as he passes your table (psssst Yanni, ena beefteki acoma parakalo - pssst John, another beefteki please). If you are drinking wine and just show them the empty carafe they will be right back with more. Greek waiters are very informal.

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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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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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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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