Money at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Currency, tipping and cash-vs-card for arrivals at Stockholm, Sweden.
Stockholm uses the SEK (kr). Expected airport→city taxi fare is roughly SEK 168–320. Card/contactless dominant; cash almost gone.
Airport currency kiosks quote rates 5–15% worse than any bank ATM inside the terminal. If you need cash on landing, use an in-terminal bank ATM — not the "0% commission" kiosks (the margin is in the rate).
Frequently asked
Q.What currency is used at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)?
Sweden uses the SEK (kr). Airport ATMs dispense SEK directly — skip the exchange kiosks.
Q.How much should a taxi from ARN to the city cost?
Expected fare on the ARN → Stockholm City route is roughly SEK 168–320. Around SEK 800+ taxi is already high, and SEK 1500+ is a scam quote — confirm the meter or a printed rate before you get in.
Q.Do I tip taxi drivers at ARN?
Not expected. Drivers in Sweden don't rely on tips the way US drivers do; inflated "tips" are sometimes used to justify an overcharge — pay the metered fare first, then decide.
Q.Cash or card for a taxi at ARN?
Card/contactless dominant; cash almost gone. "Card machine broken" is the most common excuse to force a cash overpay — carry a small stack of SEK notes and you keep the leverage.
Q.Should I change money at ARN?
Only if you need $10–20 of SEK to cover a taxi or a SIM card. Airport exchange kiosks quote 5–15% worse than a bank ATM in the same terminal. If your card has no FX fee, just pay by card and skip cash entirely.
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