Slovenia Guide
Money
On January 1, 2007, Slovenia officially changed over from the tolar to the euro. The euro is split into 100 cents. There are seven euro notes – in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, and 5 euros, each a different colour and size – and eight different coin denominations.
As a rule you're best off changing money in banks (banka), which you can find in all but the smallest towns, and which are generally open 8.30am–12.30pm and 2–5pm weekdays, and 8.30–11am or noon on Saturdays. Otherwise, you can change money at numerous small exchange offices (menjalnice), tourist offices, tourist agencies, post offices and hotels, though you may end up paying considerably more in commission. Changing travellers' cheques is a relatively painless process, although some banks do insist on seeing your passport and issuing receipt.
If carrying travellers' cheques, then by far the most recognized are American Express, either sterling or dollars. In the event of lost or stolen cheques, report the loss immediately to the American Express office in Ljubljana, which is opposite the train station at Kolodvorska 16 (Mon– Fri 8am–5pm; 
01/430-7720); lost or stolen cheques can usually be replaced within 24 hours.
Credit cards are now accepted in most hotels, restaurants and shops, and you'll have little trouble finding ATMs (bančni avtomat), even in the smallest towns.
Although Slovenia can by no means be classified as a bargain destination, it's still very good value on the whole, though prices in the capital, as well as in some of the more popular destinations, are invariably higher than the rest of the country.
As with most destinations, your biggest expenditure will be on accommodation; outside Ljubljana and the coast, the average three-star hotel (in high season) comes in at around the €60–70 mark for a double, while for a private room, a night on a tourist farm, or a hostel bed, expect to part with around €15–20 per person. Eating out in a decent restaurant will set you back €10–15, including drinks, while you can get a more basic, but no less substantial meal for around €7 in most places. You'll find foodstuffs in supermarkets and convenience stores on a par with western European prices.
Museum admission charges vary between €2 and €4, but you'll pay considerably more for star attractions such as the Postojna or Škocjan Caves.
Although tipping is not obligatory, it is polite to round the bill up to a convenient figure in restaurants and when taking a taxi.