Arriving in Poland

When you arrive in Poland, the very first thing you need is local money - zloty.
I guess most of you come to Warsaw by plane.

I tell you, change only 20 dollars or euros there because you’ll get much less than in other places. Now the exchange rate is about 3,30 for the dollar and 4,40 for euro but financial markets got crazy and it could be quite different at the moment you arrive.

So now you’ve got 60-80 zloty and what next?

If you are tired, you would take a taxi, right? And now there’s a trick. There are many guys in at the exit offering you their car.

Always ask about the price. Currently there are three legal taxi companies operating in Okęcie airport. They are called MPT, Sawa Taxi and Merc Taxi. However, most passengers don’t even get to them because of soliciting guys.
Remember, the price of your ride to the city center should be about 10 dollars or 30-35 zlotys.

If they tell you something different just take another car.

If you want to save money and don’t feel tired you can take a bus 175 to the center or at night it’s N32. One way ticket costs less than dollar.

When you arrive at your hotel and leave your luggage or/and take some rest the very first thing you should do is change more money. Do you think you should go to the bank? Wrong.

The best place to get a good exchange rate is called “KANTOR”. It’s a legal place, don’t be afraid. They always put their ask and bid prices on the board. Don’t forget to ask them for a receipt.

Of course some of you arrive in different cities in Poland or just come by train or car. The procedure is similar. Never change money on the border or at the airport and always ask for the price when you talk to taxi drivers and you’ll be fine.

Good luck and enjoy your stay in Poland!