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Bookmark & shareCredit cards like Visa and MasterCard/Eurocard are widely accepted, as well as cash cards that access the Cirrus network. This will be the preferred method for most big purchases. Otherwise keep at least US$50 on you; ATMs can be found outside most banks, at airports and most train stations.
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- Euro
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- €
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Changing Your Money
Changing money in the Netherlands is a breeze. Banks generally offer good exchange rates, but the service can be slow. Cash-dispensing ATMs are all over the place and can be the quickest and cheapest way to exchange your money from home - but check with your home bank for service charges before leaving. Travellers cheques (including eurocheques) are on the way out in the Netherlands - you'll be hard pressed to find a bank who will exchange them. Some moneychangers (such as the nationwide GWK) still exchange cheques however.
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Money Tips
Although Amsterdam casualties will tell you it's possible to scrape by on only one stolen bike a day, the Netherlands is not really a budget buy. If you're happy eating chips, sleeping in hostels and walking around, it's possible to hang in Holland for around €35.00 a day. There are a lot of free activities to stretch your budget, especially in Amsterdam in summer. Those who prefer a couple of solid meals a day, a comfortable bed with private facilities and travelling by public transport are looking at €80.00 as a starting point. Money-saving ideas include getting hold of a museum pass if you're an avid museum-goer, and getting hold of a bicycle so you can travel for only the price of body fuel.
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Sample Price Guide
- movie ticket
- € 10.00
- tip in a public toilet
- € 0.50
- loaf of packaged bread at Albert Heijn supermarket
- € 0.75
- cup of coffee
- € 1.80
- glass of Heineken
- € 2.50
- tram ticket
- € 1.60
- bicycle rental (per day)
- € 7.00
- Van Gogh Museum admission
- € 10.00
- basic grade marijuana in a coffeeshop
- € 4.00
- one hour of parking
- € 3.50
- Dutch-English dictionary
- € 7.50
- bicycle lock
- € 10.00
- train ticket to Rotterdam
- € 12.60
Average Room Prices
Low Mid High Deluxe €40-60 €60-120 €120-180 €180+ Average Meal Prices
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Tipping
Restaurant bills usually include a service charge and taxes, but a little extra is always welcome as a tip. It could be something as simple as rounding up to the next euro - or up to 10% (considered quite generous).
For porters, figure €1.00 per bag. Figure also €1.00 for taxi drivers unless it's a long trip, in which case add more. The standard for toilet attendants is €0.50 .
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