I stuck to RBC ATMs near Fisherman’s Huts. My Revolut Visa allowed 1000 max per pull, with a USD6 fee that Revolut refunded. Spread out my withdrawals...

That “Charge in USD?” prompt is DCC. The ATM quotes you a rough USD amount with hidden markup - mine was 6.5%. Always tap “Decline” and let your card ...

Out of four hostels, two charged card with a small fee, one took card but the terminal was down, so cash was required. Only one insisted entirely on c...

Amex got approved once at a fancy rooftop bar in Vienna, but otherwise failed at cafes, supermarkets, and heritage hotels. ATM machines consistently r...

It happened to me with a BAWAG P.S.K. ATM near Linz’s old town. I rang the number on the screen, headed to the branch with my passport and ATM slip - ...

I hopped between Salzburg and the countryside using cash-based tickets from machines (€2.30/ride). In Vienna, however, I used my Mastercard through th...

I had €200 changed at the airport rate - it took a €25 hit in markup. The next day I used a Schwab Visa at a local Sparkasse ATM and saved significant...

I attempted paying with Visa Debit in a Salzburg taxi, and they charged an extra €3 surcahrge. Palm Sunday experience reminded me: If you want to avoi...

A month in Austria cost me about €80/day: €45 on accommodation, €20 for meals, €15 for buses/trains and entry fees. Realistic travel budget in Austria...