Ecuador Posted June 7, 2014 #1 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Should we buy krona at TA, on board ship or wait till we get to Iceland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tactic Posted June 7, 2014 #2 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Our bank couldn't source for us but M&S had it in stock if that's any help... Assuming you are in the UK. I always like some currency to take with us, even if just enough for a cab. Saves hunting for ATM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted June 7, 2014 #3 Share Posted June 7, 2014 I wouldn't bother. I would just take Euros. It has always worked for me everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thejuggler Posted June 7, 2014 #4 Share Posted June 7, 2014 It depends what you intend buying. We always wait and use ATMs, but in Iceland we found we needed no money. We bought some items to bring home, but used a credit card. Needless to say winter clothing is excellent quality and good value. Don't forget your tax refund forms if you do buy anything of value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted June 8, 2014 #5 Share Posted June 8, 2014 When we visited on Arcadia on the Grand Event there was some people who tried to buy coffee in a cafe in the park at Akureyri with euros and they were refused dont know if it has since changed. Dont forget if you want to buy drinks or small souvenirs and too small amount to pay by credit card paying in euros makes it even more expensive than it will already be because of the poor exchange rate given by cafe's or shops will be to there advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCruise Posted June 8, 2014 #6 Share Posted June 8, 2014 People in Iceland seem to pay with cards for almost anything. My daughter works there and rarely carries her cash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadabout60 Posted June 9, 2014 #7 Share Posted June 9, 2014 We're off to Iceland next month (with Celebrity next time) and have a couple of private tours booked. I assume if I want to tip the driver/guide he will take anything (euro, sterling or krona)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinyork Posted June 10, 2014 #8 Share Posted June 10, 2014 We're off to Iceland next month (with Celebrity next time) and have a couple of private tours booked.I assume if I want to tip the driver/guide he will take anything (euro, sterling or krona)? We went with Celebrity to Iceland last year. We tipped our guide in Reykjavik and Akureyri with Euros. The tray at the front of the bus seemed to mainly contain Euros from other passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecuador Posted June 10, 2014 Author #9 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Thanks everyone.Will take euros and a credit card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare babs135 Posted June 11, 2014 #10 Share Posted June 11, 2014 I've checked my guide book and it suggests Icelandic currency full stop. However, further down the page there is a section regarding travellers' cheques (do people still use these?) and it says they will accept these in sterling or euros. I assume they mean that you would then have to change them to the local currency? We've decided to play safe and get Icelandic money. It saves worrying about whether anything else will be accepted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brayman Posted June 11, 2014 #11 Share Posted June 11, 2014 I've checked my guide book and it suggests Icelandic currency full stop. However, further down the page there is a section regarding travellers' cheques (do people still use these?) and it says they will accept these in sterling or euros. I assume they mean that you would then have to change them to the local currency? We've decided to play safe and get Icelandic money. It saves worrying about whether anything else will be accepted. How old is your Guide Book? I didn't think anyone used Travellers Cheques any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare babs135 Posted June 11, 2014 #12 Share Posted June 11, 2014 How old is your Guide Book? I didn't think anyone used Travellers Cheques any more. 2011 so not that old. I didn't think anyone used Travellers Cheques any more, but then maybe they do :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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