Car Hire in Denmark - Tips for Travellers
 Customs
The following goods may be imported into Denmark without incurring customs duty: Non-Danish residents arriving from an EU country with duty-paid goods purchased in an EU country: 10l of spirits or 20l of fortified wine (maximum 22%), 90l of table wine, 800 cigarettes or 400 cigarillos or 200 cigars or 1kg of tobacco, 110l beer, Other commodities: no limit. Goods must be for personal use only. Banking & Currency
Danish currency is the Krone (DKr), made up of 100 øre. ATMs are liberally sprinkled throughout the country, and all major credit cards are widely accepted. Travelers cheques are welcome at banks and hotels (but please beware of hefty commission charges), and most restaurants and shops. Most banks are not open at weekends, however Copenhagen has several bureaux de change which stay open late at night, seven days a week. Banks are open 9:30am to 4.00pm and until 6.00pm on Thursdays. Some banks in Copenhagen stay open until 5.00pm weekdays. Banks at transport terminals and aboard ships may keep longer hours Tipping
In Denmark, service charges are automatically figured into taxi fares and bills at restaurants and hotels, but exceptional staff can be awarded with an additional amount if you see fit. Common practice is to round your restaurant or bar tab up, with the excess being in recognition of the extended service. Tipping for other services is not expected-- exceptions being hotel porters (5 DKr per bag) and washroom attendants (1 or 2 DKr). Business Hours
Museums: Typical hours are 10.00am to 3.00pm or 11.00am to 4.00pm daily except Monday. Hours are often shorter in winter. Restaurants: Lunchtime is at 12.00pm and dinnertime no later than 9.00pm. Stores and Post Offices: 9.00am or 10.00am to 5:30 or 6.00pm weekdays (later on Fridays) and until 12.00pm or 2.00pm Saturdays. Longer Saturday hours are common in Copenhagen in summer and in December. Local Tax
VAT in Denmark is 25%. With your car hire in Denmark and these practical tips will help your holiday go as planned.
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