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best currency to take to croatia?
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off to croatia next weekend for a couple of weeks , whats the best currency to take, we'll (2 of us) be taking around £500 worth of travellers cheques with us, but not sure wether to take sterling, euro's or USD cheques would there be much difference in either of them? , obviously we'd have to change them to kuna's once in croatia also does anyone know roughly how much things cost in croatia, most of our evening meals will be in the hotel (included in the price) , but have no real idea how much other bits and pieces will cost! i.e food out, attractions etc.. thanks! Chris |
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best currency to take to croatia?
"Chris" wrote in message ... Hi off to croatia next weekend for a couple of weeks , whats the best currency to take, we'll (2 of us) be taking around £500 worth of travellers cheques with us, but not sure wether to take sterling, euro's or USD cheques I'd guess Euros, as most of Croatia's tourists are from Euroland. I rented private rooms, and some wanted to be paid in Euro (which I didn't have, being 'merkin), others in kuna. As for the price of things -- depends on where you are and what you want. Dubrovnik and Zagreb are more expensive than islands and smaller place, but should still be cheap for a brit! Two years ago I was getting a beer for 8 kuna on the coast (11 in Dubrovnik), and a great pizza for about $3 (Sorry, I only remember the price in US). also does anyone know roughly how much things cost in croatia, most of our evening meals will be in the hotel (included in the price) , but have no real idea how much other bits and pieces will cost! i.e food out, attractions etc.. thanks! Chris |
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Chris schrieb: Hi off to croatia next weekend for a couple of weeks , whats the best currency to take, we'll (2 of us) be taking around £500 worth of travellers cheques with us, but not sure wether to take sterling, euro's or USD cheques would there be much difference in either of them? , obviously we'd have to change them to kuna's once in croatia also does anyone know roughly how much things cost in croatia, most of our evening meals will be in the hotel (included in the price) , but have no real idea how much other bits and pieces will cost! i.e food out, attractions etc.. thanks! Chris Forget the TCs and Pounds. ATMs on every street corner. You get Kunas out of them. Some have limits, just walk across the street to the next one. Croatia is cheaper than the UK, but then so is Europe everywhere. Have fun, buy some stoneproof beachshoes when you get there. T. |
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best currency to take to croatia?
"Chris" ha scritto nel messaggio ... Hi off to croatia next weekend for a couple of weeks , whats the best currency to take, we'll (2 of us) be taking around £500 worth of travellers cheques with us, but not sure wether to take sterling, euro's or USD cheques would there be much difference in either of them? , obviously we'd have to change them to kuna's once in croatia also does anyone know roughly how much things cost in croatia, most of our evening meals will be in the hotel (included in the price) , but have no real idea how much other bits and pieces will cost! i.e food out, attractions etc.. thanks! Chris I think Euros would be the best currency. Cost of food - a good meal (seafood specialties somewhere along the coast) would be the most expencive, cca 300-400 Kn for 2 persons, everything else would be cheaper. You can get a good pizza and a bear for cca 100 Kn for 2 persons. A nice bottle of wine starts from cca 80 Kn, house wine is cheaper. Bear is from 8 to 15 Kuna, juices a bit less... Attractions - don't know where you're going? |
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best currency to take to croatia?
We just got back from Croatia yesterday ... had a wonderful time. No point
in taking euros unless you intend to do a day trip to Montenegro (another beautiful country ) where euro is the official currency. Easiest way is just to take sterling and change it there, or to use a cash machine if you're going to a big resort. We had fantastic breakfast and dinner at our hotel (Hotel Croatia at Cavtat), so spending was just wine at dinner (very pricey!), drinks and lunches. Coffee is 80p, tea is cheaper, local brandy 80p (the walnut brandy is great, very pleasant local beer is about £1.10 a half litre. Fantastic holiday, and I can't wait to go back. Jim |
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best currency to take to croatia?
"Chris" wrote in message ...
Hi off to croatia next weekend for a couple of weeks , whats the best currency to take, we'll (2 of us) be taking around £500 worth of travellers cheques with us, but not sure wether to take sterling, euro's or USD cheques would there be much difference in either of them? , obviously we'd have to change them to kuna's once in croatia also does anyone know roughly how much things cost in croatia, most of our evening meals will be in the hotel (included in the price) , but have no real idea how much other bits and pieces will cost! i.e food out, attractions etc.. thanks! Chris We could only pay in kunas, not Euros in Split & Dubrovnik - use credit cards & cash. No problems at all. Enjoy!! |
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Just wondered ,does anyone take travellers cheques nowadays when
travelling?I know they's replacable but they are a lot of inconvenience! ATM's must have put a dent in exchanges'busuness,along with the Euro which is the currency now fror many European countries. I loved Cavtat and think it one of the nicest places in which to stay a few days.Better that the sometimes crowded Dubrovnik and only a short boat ride away from there. The best value in Croatia is the private apartments or rooms in local people houses.Eating out seemed expensive,considering Croatia isn't the most affluent of countries in Europe.A great place though with very wellcoming people. Roy |
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"roy king" wrote in message ...
Just wondered ,does anyone take travellers cheques nowadays when travelling?I know they's replacable but they are a lot of inconvenience! ATM's must have put a dent in exchanges'busuness,along with the Euro which is the currency now fror many European countries. I loved Cavtat and think it one of the nicest places in which to stay a few days.Better that the sometimes crowded Dubrovnik and only a short boat ride away from there. The best value in Croatia is the private apartments or rooms in local people houses.Eating out seemed expensive,considering Croatia isn't the most affluent of countries in Europe.A great place though with very wellcoming people. Roy I laugh when I see people buying or using traveller's checks - so outdated & what a hassle when there are ATMS everywhere you go. Kindof like being behind the lady slowly writing a check & fumbling for ID at the supermarket - really irritating! |
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"Chris" wrote in message ...
Hi off to croatia next weekend for a couple of weeks , whats the best currency to take, we'll (2 of us) be taking around £500 worth of travellers cheques with us, but not sure wether to take sterling, euro's or USD cheques would there be much difference in either of them? , obviously we'd have to change them to kuna's once in croatia also does anyone know roughly how much things cost in croatia, most of our evening meals will be in the hotel (included in the price) , but have no real idea how much other bits and pieces will cost! i.e food out, attractions etc.. thanks! Chris Chris You'll probably be fine taking just a small amount in Sterling or Euro if you already have that as a back-up, and for day-to-day spend withdrawing Kuna from the ATM's found just about everywhere in any significant place. I noticed extra machines sprouted up between 2002 and 2003, so you'll have no problem. If a machine doesn't accept your card, just try the one opposite. Kuna should be available at just a few places in Britain as well if you want to have some before arrival - I would guess at Airwick Gatport's Travelex if you're flying from there. Depends exactly where you're going, but in most places you will pay perhaps maximum of 50kn for a pizza, 10kn for a Coke, 80kn for a main course. Some places in Zagreb city centre, Dubrovnik or Split may be a bit more, but hunt around and you'll find somewhere cheap. Trains, trams, ferries and buses are relatively cheap - count on perhaps half what you would pay in Britain. You can buy bus/tram tickets from the street kiosks and validate them on the vehicle. Museums and attractions are generally similarly cheap, so perhaps 10-20kn entrance fee for most. If you're in Zagreb on a Saturday night, take a walk down Tkalciceva street (my spelling may be a bit out) for a great atmosphere - a world away from a drunken Saturday night in Britain. From Jelacic square in the city centre, walk to the north-east corner and follow the road that leads into a small valley. Plenty of places to drink. Enjoy it - I envy you! Regards |
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best currency to take to croatia?
"Ewan Clydesdale" ha scritto nel messaggio om... If you're in Zagreb on a Saturday night, take a walk down Tkalciceva street (my spelling may be a bit out) Don't worry, the spelling is perfect :-) |
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