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Austria Austria Currency Guide

The currency of Austria and how to prepare for payments — all on one page.

Currency

Euro

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Checking rates

Check with your bank app or card issuer before you go

The rate and fees you actually pay differ by bank and card issuer.

Payment Tips to Remember

Always pay in the local currency

If a terminal asks whether to charge in your home currency, always choose the local currency. Choosing your home currency triggers DCC (dynamic currency conversion), which adds a hidden markup.

Set up a travel card before you fly

Prepaid multi-currency travel cards let you convert money in the app beforehand and pay like a debit card locally. Fees are usually lower than cash exchange counters, and you can freeze the card instantly from the app if lost.

Airport exchange counters: last resort

Airport counters are convenient but tend to offer some of the worst rates. If you need cash, exchange via your bank's app before departure or consider withdrawing from a local ATM.

Check ATM fees on screen

Local ATMs may add their own operator fee. Check the fee shown on the confirmation screen before proceeding. If the ATM offers conversion to your home currency (DCC), choosing the local currency is usually better.

Keep some small cash

Every country has places that don't take cards — markets, tips, small transport. Carrying a small amount of cash in separate places keeps you covered.

Cards for Abroad

Explore the Wise multi-currency card

One account holding 40+ currencies, converting and paying at mid-market based rates. Handy for multi-country trips — no need to exchange for each currency separately.

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Local data

Get an eSIM for Austria before you go

Activate mobile data with a QR code instead of swapping SIM cards. Buy it before departure and switch it on the moment you land.

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Check prices and availability on the booking sites.

City Guides in Austria

Vienna

Austria's capital, with the Danube flowing right through the heart of the city. As the country's largest city, with a population of over 1.9 million, it's a great place to experience the energy of a capital.

Salzburg

The capital of Salzburg state in western Austria, known for its striking Baroque architecture and historic streets. As Mozart's birthplace and a gateway to the Alps, it's a great place to enjoy both music and nature.

Graz

Austria's second-largest city, situated along the Mur River as the capital of Styria. A long-standing university city home to six universities, it has a young and lively atmosphere.

Innsbruck

A city in Austria's Tyrol state, prized as one of Western Europe's leading winter sports destinations for its beautiful Alpine scenery. It's one of the rare cities to have hosted the Winter Olympics twice, making it a great place to experience the history of winter sports.

Linz

The capital of Upper Austria, located on the Danube in the north of the country. As Austria's third-largest city, known for its steel industry, it offers the distinctive charm of an industrial city.