Austria Costs and Money
Austria is a member of the European Union, and that means that the same money can be used when traveling from one EU country to another.
Of course, the cost will vary from country to country, but the currency stays the same.
Austria not only has a very easy currency, it also has convenient ATM’s, banking hours, and credit card procedures.
Currency
As a member of the EU, Austria uses the Euro as its only form of money. Austrian currency is easily handled, and travelers to Austria can exchange their money at exchange bureaus, ATM’s, and banks. The best way to obtain Austrian currency is from an Austrian bank, because they charge less than exchange bureaus.
Costs in Austria
Costs in Austria don’t have to cost you an arm and a leg.
The most expensive costs in Austria are accommodations, food, and drink, and they aren’t too bad at all!
Compared to the rest of Western Europe, Austria is a fairly economical country to visit.
Another big cost in Austria is transportation, but when you add up the bus and train tickets, you won’t be emptying the bank.
Credit Cards
All major debit and credit cards are accepted in Austria, especially large hotels, restaurants, and Austrian shopping centers. But don’t rely on your credit cards completely in Austria, because small hotels and shops might not accept all major credit cards.
Make sure you also carry around traveler’s checks and cash.
Tipping in Austria
There are no set laws regarding tipping in Austria.
In Austria, its OK to leave a 5 percent tip, because there’s a service charge included in the bill.
When it comes to tipping in Austria, it’s customary to round-up the total of your bill.
For instance, a bill in an Austrian restaurant for 28.50 can be round-up to 30.
In Austria you do not leave the tip on the table, but give it directly to the waiter, or tell the waiter how much you’d like charged to your card.
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