Dealing with money for a trip to Poland and Slovakia

1. Is it better to exchange money in Poland?
2. What is the best currency to use in Poland?
3. Can you use euros in Poland 2020?
4. Can you use cash in Poland?
5. Can I use my Visa debit card in Poland?
6. How much money can you bring into Poland?
7. How much is a meal in Poland?
8. How much do you tip in Poland?
9. Is Krakow cheap to eat and drink?
10. What is the name of Poland money?
11. What is the food like in Poland?
12. Which money are they spending in Poland?

Is it better to exchange money in Poland?

For most visitors bringing cash in a major currency like EUR, USD or GBP and exchanging it at a "kantor" moneychanger is the best way to deal with money for their trip to Poland, usually much better than exchanging in their home countries and mostly better than using ATMs.

What is the best currency to use in Poland?

The best currency to use in Poland is the Polish Zloty (PLN). Even if Euros might be accepted in touristy areas, it's a bad idea because of the terrible exchange rate you will be given.

Can you use euros in Poland 2020?

While Poland joined the European Union in 2004, the country doesn't use the Euro. Instead, Poland continues to use its own national currency, the złoty, which dates right back to the 14th century. There's really nothing daunting about using the złoty (or zł for short).

Can you use cash in Poland?

Even though Poland is not part of the Eurozone, the number of options for getting cash and exchanging money to złoty makes our country very friendly for visitors. You will find out soon in practice, that it's really easy to get and use Polish money.

Can I use my Visa debit card in Poland?

What should I know about using my debit and credit cards in Poland? Debit and credit cards are widely accepted in Poland, especially around tourist attractions. The most commonly used cards are Europay International, MasterCard, Visa, and American Express.

How much money can you bring into Poland?

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There's no limit to the amount of foreign cash you can bring with you to Poland, but if you're carrying more than the foreign currency equivalent of 10,000 and you're entering Poland from a non-EU member state, you must declare your cash.

How much is a meal in Poland?

While meal prices in Poland can vary, the average cost of food in Poland is zł61 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Poland should cost around zł24 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner.

How much do you tip in Poland?

In Poland tipping is expected for good service in restaurants, especially in touristy areas such as Krakow or Warsaw. The norm is to tip around 10% of the bill. You can tip 15% if the service was exceptionally good.

Is Krakow cheap to eat and drink?

Krakow restaurant prices

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs around 4.70 € per person. A three course meal at a mid-range restaurant can be around 12-14 €. Fast food is much cheaper. ... You can easily find pierogies and other traditional foods in local diners for as low as 2.00-3.00 € per serving.

What is the name of Poland money?

Zloty, (Polish: “gold coin”) monetary unit of Poland. Each zloty (spelled złoty in Polish) is divided into 100 groszy.

What is the food like in Poland?

Just like many other Eastern European cuisines, Polish food consists of a lot of meat, cabbage, potatoes and dairy – simple, not the most pretty and gastronomic to look at, but packed full of flavour, nutrition, and vitamins from seasonal and fermented vegetables thrown in. Just delicious.

Which money are they spending in Poland?

Convert PLN/NGN - Wise.
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