MONEY IN CRETEMost bars and restaurants in the towns and cities of Crete accept card but the empire that still reigns supreme on Crete is Cash. Opt for a travel card that gives you free cash withdrawals and lets you take out the money in Euros without converting. This will save you a lot in fees.
Do they have contactless in Crete?
Credit cards are more widely accepted, & in shops it's an easy option. But they are not used much for small purchases, contactless is not prevalent for buying a few Euros' worth of shopping, coffee etc. Cash is still king & no-one is avoiding it due to corona.
Should I tip in Crete?
There is not a strong tradition of tipping in Greece, particularly among the locals, but it's become expected that tourists leave a small tip while travelling through the country. In restaurants it's common to leave a cash tip for whoever is looking after you – 10–15 per cent is standard.
Do you need cash in Crete?
What is the best way to pay for things in Crete?
Cash: The currency of Greece is the Euro. The usual way to pay in Crete is with cash. It is always risky to carry lots of cash, since travel insurance companies do not generally insure cash money. ATM: ATMS have mushroomed in Greece.
Is tipping common in Crete?
There is not a strong tradition of tipping in Greece, particularly among the locals, but it's become expected that tourists leave a small tip while travelling through the country. In restaurants it's common to leave a cash tip for whoever is looking after you – 10–15 per cent is standard.
Can you flush toilet roll in Crete?
There's a very important rule for using the bathroom in Greece: don't flush your toilet paper.
Do you tip taxi drivers in Crete?
Tipping in Crete, particularly taxi drivers, is not mandatory. Unlike in the USA where tips are customary, in Crete, taxi drivers don't often expect to be given tips since the local tip culture on the island isn't that strong. Tipping in restaurants is more common than tipping taxi drivers.