Prague today is not only one of the oldest European capitals, but also a popular tourist destination visited annually by residents of various countries, including Russia. What currency should you stock up on when planning a trip to this city?
It is necessary
- - cash rubles
- - exchange office
- - calculator
Instructions
Step 1
When going on a trip, the first step is to find out what currency is in use in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. Despite the fact that the Czech Republic is a member of the Schengen Agreement, and you can visit this country with a Schengen visa, the Czech Republic has not abandoned the national currency in favor of the euro: it is still customary to pay in Czech crowns on the territory of the country.
Step 2
Interestingly, their own money appeared in the country after it gained independence as a result of the collapse of Czechoslovakia in 1993. At the moment, the smallest coin that can be found in the calculations is 1 crown. There are also coins in circulation in denominations of 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 kroons, as well as banknotes in denominations of 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000 kroons.
Step 3
Plan your travel budget. Please note that some of the expenses, for example, payment for hotels and flights, will need to be paid in advance, so you will need to take with you an amount sufficient to cover the costs of meals, excursions, use of public transport and other similar items. You can determine the approximate cost of goods and services you are interested in in Prague by examining numerous travel sites and forums with reviews of tourists who have already visited there.
Step 4
Visit the exchange office, taking with you the amount in rubles corresponding to your planned expenses. The fact is that it is quite difficult to acquire Czech crowns in Russia, therefore, most likely, you will have to exchange cash rubles for dollars or euros, and then make another exchange.
Step 5
Once in Prague, you will need to visit the exchange office again: this time in order to exchange the dollars or euros you purchased in advance for Czech crowns. Try to keep some of the bills you received in a small denomination - this will be more convenient when making small payments, for example, paying for travel on public transport, passing a tip to a waiter or a maid. This money should be kept close at hand so that if necessary it can be quickly used or used without delaying others. And large bills can be stowed away: if you need them to make a purchase, you will have enough time to get them.
