Currency
The legal currency in Tenerife is the Euro
The legal currency in Tenerife is the Euro. Visitors from countries that are not part of the Euro-zone can change currency in any bank by showing their passport: banking hours are from 8.30 to 14.00 hours. You can also change money in the many exchange agencies in tourist resorts which usually charge quite low commissions. You can also change currency in travel agencies and in the hotels or apartments where you are staying. You normally cannot pay for items in other currencies. How much do things cost?
Other details
An approximate price guide:
-A beer or soft drink: from € 1.50
-A daily menu in a standard restaurant: from € 7
-A dinner in a good restaurant: from € 18
-A Big Mac in McDonalds: 3,10 €
-A taxi journey in town: from € 3
-A bus journey in town: € 0.90
-A national newspaper: € 1