The currency in Croatia is the Kuna which is divided in 100 Lipa. The Croatian Currency Kuna was first issued in 1994 as a replacement for the Yugoslav Dinar.
Croatian Kuna notes are available in the following denominations, 1,000 Croatian Kuna’s, 500 Croatian Kuna’s, 200 Croatian Kuna’s, 100 Croatian Kuna’s, 50 Croatian Kuna’s, 20 Croatian Kuna’s, 10 Croatian Kuna’s and 5 Croatian Kuna’s notes. Croatian coins are in denominations of, 10 Pi25 Kuna, 5 Kuna, 2 Kuna, 1 Kuna, 50 Lipa, 20 Lipa, 10 Lipa, 5 Lipa, 2 Lipa and 1 Lipa.
Planning a holiday to Croatia?
Croatia is one of the most beautiful unspoilt countries in Europe. It is famous for it’s beautiful beaches and great water sport holidays. Croatia also provides a great value holiday destination thanks to it’s low prices and favourable exchange rate. With the cost of holidays within the euro zone increasing many Brit’s are looking to countries such as Croatia for alternate short haul holidays.
You will find that accommodation, boat fares, car rentals and pretty much everything else tourist related in Croatia is more expensive during the summer. For a cheaper holiday to Croatia aim to travel between September and May.
Best Croatian tourist exchange rates
Before you travel to Croatia you should buy your travel money. Visit our tourist exchange rate table to find out who is offering the best foreign exchange rate. From the table simple compare each currency provider on exchange rates and fees to find the best travel money deal for you and then click on the buy now button to be shown a full range of exchange rates which will include Croatian Kuna’s. We have trailed the high street and travel money online to bring you the best foreign exchange rates available.
Do not use the bank when buying currency for Croatia. As shown in the Compare Currency travel money table banks offer a far lower exchange rate compared to other leading UK travel money providers such as Ice Plc and ace FX. If you convert your British pounds into Croatian Kuna at your local bank you will end feeling rather short changed! The same can be assumed if you buy your foreign currency from the airport. Airport bureau de changes have absolutely no competition so will offer you an uncompetitive lower exchange rate than you could potentially buy online. Buy currency online now.
Buying foreign currency whilst in Croatia
Although I would always recommend purchasing your travel money before you go on holiday there are many occasions where you may find yourself running low on cash whilst abroad and will need to purchase more Croatian Kuna. You can find a bureau de change in most cities throughout Croatia and there are many of banks and ATM machines as well. Debit and credit cards with Visa, MasterCard, Cirrus or Plus Cards can be used in the majority of ATM machines. In Croatia the post office and most large hotels will accept foreign currency and travellers cheques.
You can use a debit or credit card to pay for goods and services in nearly all hotels, shops and restaurants.
Bank opening hours
In Croatian banks are open 8.00am – 5pm Monday-Friday.
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