Money at Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG)
Currency, tipping and cash-vs-card for arrivals at Belgrade, Serbia.
Belgrade uses the RSD (дин). Expected airport→city taxi fare is roughly RSD 1,800. Cash preferred; refuse EUR pricing — always worse.
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 Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG)?
Serbia uses the RSD (дин). Airport ATMs dispense RSD directly — skip the exchange kiosks.
Q.How much should a taxi from BEG to the city cost?
Expected fare on the BEG → Centre (Zone 1) route is roughly RSD 1,800. Around RSD 5,000+ is already high, and RSD 10,000+ taxi-mafia is a scam quote — confirm the meter or a printed rate before you get in.
Q.Do I tip taxi drivers at BEG?
Round up or ~10%. Drivers in Serbia 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 BEG?
Cash preferred; refuse EUR pricing — always worse. "Card machine broken" is the most common excuse to force a cash overpay — carry a small stack of RSD notes and you keep the leverage.
Q.Should I change money at BEG?
Only if you need $10–20 of RSD 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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