Currency and Duty Free in Austria
Most people are aware Austria uses the
Euro, available in seven denominations of banknotes. There are eight coins to
use too. It’s worth keeping a credit card on you as you can pay in many shops,
hotels and restaurants in the larger cities and towns. Some smaller
establishments will also accept cards.
Make sure you carry cash as well though,
particularly if you’re staying in a quieter part of Austria. Travellers Cheques
can be useful too if you’d rather have another alternative. Once you arrive at
your destination, find the local ATM so you’re not caught short of cash. The
best bet is to have a number of ways to pay instead of relying on just one form
of payment. And never be left without any cash in your pocket at all – you
never know when you might need some.
If you’re thinking of taking some duty free
back home with you, there are no restrictions for anyone living in the EU.
There are certain limits imposed for people buying duty free and taking it back
home to a non-EU country, so check and see what is applicable for your area. It’s
always better to check rather than be charged duty on excess items.
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