Exchanging Money in Croatia

Airports, bus stations, train stations and ferry ports that receive international arrivals (Zagreb, Split, Zadar, Dubrovnik, Rijeka) will have a convenient exchange office to change money but they are not 24/7 operations! For a late-night arrival, look for an ATM. Exchange offices are, of course, money-making operations so you will pay a commission of about 3%.

Another option for quick cash is to head for a big hotel. They will be only too happy to hand over local currency but, as the exchange rate is terrible, this is a last resort only.

Banks and post offices will also change money at about the same rate as exchange offices but their opening hours are shorter.

Most major currencies are exchangeable EXCEPT Hungarian florints which you can't change in Croatia.

Also, bear in mind that the Croatian kuna is not exchangeable outside Croatia so you'll either have to change it back into your home currency in Croatia or do some last minute shopping.

If you come to Croatia equipped with euros you can pay for most accommodation (hotels or private accommodation), excursions, plane tickets and car rentals in euros without getting ripped off on an exchange rate as most of these items are priced in euros anyway (see more on the Croatian kuna).

Related Pages

Bank Fees for Credit Cards & Debit Cards in Croatia

Money in Croatia

Currency Exchange Rate

Travel Costs & Prices in Croatia

The Croatian Kuna

Travellers Checks

ATMs (Cash Machines) in Croatia

Credit Cards in Croatia

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