Money at Heraklion International (HER)
Currency, tipping and cash-vs-card for arrivals at Heraklion, Greece.
Heraklion uses the EUR (€). Expected airport→city taxi fare is roughly €1.20–€20. Card accepted; cash speeds things up with taxis.
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 Heraklion International (HER)?
Greece uses the EUR (€). Airport ATMs dispense EUR directly — skip the exchange kiosks.
Q.How much should a taxi from HER to the city cost?
Expected fare on the HER → Centre route is roughly €1.20–€20. Around €30+ is already high, and €40+ off-flat is a scam quote — confirm the meter or a printed rate before you get in.
Q.Do I tip taxi drivers at HER?
Round up or ~5–10%. Drivers in Greece 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 HER?
Card accepted; cash speeds things up with taxis. "Card machine broken" is the most common excuse to force a cash overpay — carry a small stack of EUR notes and you keep the leverage.
Q.Should I change money at HER?
Only if you need $10–20 of EUR 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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