Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Restaurants
Round up the bill (which already includes a service charge) to the nearest
€5 (or €10) if you were satisfied with service.
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Taxis
Round up the fare to the nearest €5 so the driver doesn't have to hunt for change.
Money
Cash is still king in Germany's south with credit and debit cards used far less frequently than in
Britain or the US. Most hotels, upmarket eateries and car rental companies normally take cards,
but it's a good idea to check beforehand that this is the case with yours. Mastercard and Visa are
the most widely accepted cards; businesses willing to take American Express and Diner's Club
are rare indeed. Chip-and-pin is the normal way to validate a payment, though you may still be
asked for a signature in some places. ATMs are ubiquitous in urban areas, and even smaller towns
and villages will have a couple. Not all ATMs take all types of card, and some are reserved solely
for the customers of the bank in which they are situated.
