Croatia money
Paying in Croatia, what about that? Are there ATMs just like in your home country? What is the price level and how much do you give as a tip after a cozy drink or dinner? On this page you will find everything about paying in Croatia.
Money Croatia
Currency
- Kuna (HRK)
Credit card, Debit card, Bank card
- Credit cards are accepted at almost all hotels, restaurants and shops. At filling stations it is increasing but still limited.
- Bank cards are accepted at cash and ATM machines with a Cirrus or Maestrologo.
- Using a bank card is usually cheaper than using a credit card. If the bank or credit card company charges a fixed amount per transaction, frequent use of a debit card (both bank card and credit card) for small amounts is not recommended.
- There is usually a limit per day; the limit can be adjusted on request by the bank or credit card company.
Cash
- Croatia has lot’s of ATMs.
- Withdrawing money is usually cheaper with a bank card than with a credit card.
- Banks, post offices and exchange offices exchange money. Hotels usually exchange at a less favorable rate than banks.
- Current information about banknotes and coins can be found at hnb.hr/en/currency.
Current information about ATMs in a certain location can be found at mastercard.com or visa.com/atmlocator.
Particularities
Over time, Croatia will likely switch to the euro. The effective date is unknown.
Tipping in Croatia
- Service fees are usually included in the restaurant or hotel bill. If that is not the case, then a tip of 10% is customary. Give a tip for a good service.
- You can round up the amount for taxi drivers.
Price level Croatia
- Budget stay: from € 24.
- Mid-range accommodation: approximately € 30-100.
- Simple meal: from € 6.
- Dinner 3 courses: from € 13.
- Taxi ride (about 3 km.): From € 6.
- Cup of coffee: from € 1.
- Beer: from € 1.50.
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