Europe · Country guide
Germany
Currency, language, tipping etiquette, and how to get around Germany — plus every Tripzeeker itinerary covering the country.
Currency
EUR
Language
German
Tipping
Customary
Region
Europe
Currency
Germany uses the Euro (EUR). Use Tripzeeker's currency converter to check live exchange rates before you travel.
Language
The main language is German. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Tipping etiquette
Round up or add ~5–10%, telling the server the total amount rather than leaving cash on the table.
Use the tip calculator →Getting around
Deutsche Bahn trains connect cities well; U-Bahn/S-Bahn cover travel within cities.
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What currency does Germany use?
Germany uses the Euro (EUR). Tripzeeker's currency converter and tip calculator can help you budget in your home currency before you go.
What language is spoken in Germany?
The main language is German. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Do I need to tip in Germany?
Round up or add ~5–10%, telling the server the total amount rather than leaving cash on the table.
How do you get around Germany?
Deutsche Bahn trains connect cities well; U-Bahn/S-Bahn cover travel within cities.