provided by Austria Costs and Money
The currency of Austria is Euro. For foreigners visiting Austria money can be exchanged at exchange bureaus, banks and in ATMs. It is advisable to exchange money at banks if possible, as they charge less commission compared to exchange bureaus. The ATMs are cheap as well and are widely located in cities. Major debit and credit cards are accepted mostly in Austria's hotels, although small hotels may only accept travelers cheques and cash.
Accommodation, food and drink are not too expensive in Austria, especially by Western European standards. Similarly public transport is also not too expensive in Austria. Going by cheaper rates, one can safely spend around 45 euros and for moderate expenditure spend around 130 euros per day.