Austria Local Currency - Travel Advice

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Visa Requirements

A valid passport is required for all foreign nationals entering Austria and it is..

Travel Health

Austria has an excellent healthcare system by any standards and travelers from EU..

Local Currency

Austria is a member of the European Union and the Eurozone,the currency used is the euro..

Weather

Austria tends to have a temperate continental climate. Summers last from early June to..

Local Customs

Like its closely related neighbor Germany, Austria is a federation, with each of its nine..

Languages

The national language of Austria is German which, differs from the standard German in..

Transport Options

There are 5 international airports in Austria with scheduled flights, the most important..

Travel Tips

When in Austria, it is important to remember that laws and customs vary from State to..

Local Food

Food in Austria offers many pleasant and tasty surprises. Because Austria borders..

Local Timezones

Austria is in the Central European Timezone, being one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time..

Dutyfree Limits

Duty free shops are available at all of Austria’s international airports. Duty free..

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Vienna Information

The capital city of Austria, Vienna is situated in the east of the country close to the borders of Hungary and Serbia...

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Local Currency

Austria is a member of the European Union and the Eurozone,the currency used is the euro (symbol: €), and it is not common for other currencies, like the UK pound or the US dollar to be accepted when making purchases.

The euro is available as bills (500€, 200€, 100€, 50€, 20€, 10€, 5€), and coins (2€, 1€, 50 cents, 20 cents, 10 cents, 5 cents 2 cents and 1 cent). One euro = 100 cents

Exchange rates are unpredictable and can fluctuate over time. Over the 2008 – 2009 period for example, one US$ could buy between 0.62€ and 0.80€. As exchange rate can often be a determining factor with international travel, it is advisable to check the exchange rates frequently.

ATMs, or “Bankomat” are widespread throughout Austria and can even be found in smaller villages. They can be recognised by a sign showing a green stripe above a blue stripe. Most ATMs accept overseas cards and you will not usually be charged a transaction fee, other than charged by your own bank. Shops and restaurants will often have these facilities, allowing you to pay for purchases with an ATM card.

The standard rate of VAT (Value Added Tax) in Austria is 20%, but a reduced rate of 10% applies to tourism services, food and agriculture.

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Salzburg Information

Salzburg is located in central northern Austria, not far from the German border. Although it is the fourth largest city..

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