Answered by Solange Vandamme-Mijović from Dubrovnik, Croatia 931 days ago

The most of the restaurants will take euro's but not all the shops . It is better to have some kuna to But it is also depending from what town you are going to visit.

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Answered by Damir Brkic from Glina, Croatia 931 days ago

In every town you have exchange office, so you can have any valute in your pocket. On the hihgway you can pay by Euro.

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Answered by domagoj ivsic from Split, Croatia 930 days ago

in croatia official currency is kuna, (HRK).
1euro=7,30kn. but in some shops you can trade with euros,but it's agents the law, and the owners of the shops often takes the 1euro is 7kunas or less so you louse some of the values.

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Answered by Jurica Mandic from Split, Croatia 930 days ago

Hi Mark,

unfortunately, that is not true although some coffee bars and restaurants do accept currency, but not shops etc.

It's always better to have local currency, kuna. For two reasons:

1st: Exchange rate they offer in restaurants, etc. is lower than in banks or exchange offices.

2nd: Providing you will change only as much Euro as you need for that day or evening, you will easily keep track of your expenses. Also, keeping your Euro safe (in safe, room, bank account,...) and kunas on you, will limit your loss in case you loose your wallet.

Word of advice: exchange Euro in bank or authorised exchange office only. Always first check the rates and compare. Usually displayed at window or in front of the Ex office, bank rates are very close to independent Ex Offices, but some offices tend to make lower offers then other. Small profit on this will make you smile, I guess.

Have a great time!

Jurica

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Answered by Nataša Lujić from Dubrovnik, Croatia 930 days ago

Hello,
Yes,it's true but I think it's better to have some kunas with you.

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Answered by Ana Petrina from Primosten, Croatia 929 days ago

i think if you have some kuna with you. and if you are changing money in croatia, be careful because the commissions are different at the different places.

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Answered by Marija Goravica from Dubrovnik, Croatia 927 days ago

Hi Mark,

As number one you have too know that it is forbiden by Cro law for all those who are trafficing with money to except foreign currency apart from authorised ones of course.
People except Euros naturaly cause they want to earn something altough they're risking of getting a fine if being caught. And also they're a bit too tired explaining to million tourist who pass by the same.
It is necessary to have Kuna with you definitely.. especialy being in the city. In smaller places people will except it cause you usually dont't have a possibility of exchanging it anywhere

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Answered by Tatjana Bračanov from Sibenik, Croatia 900 days ago

As Cra is not part of EU use Cro currency kuna.

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