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Your Copenhagen Budget at a Glance

Copenhagen is expensive - there’s no sugarcoating it. But the city compensates with free museums, incredible bike infrastructure, and a street food scene that helps budget travelers survive. Budget travelers can manage on $110-170 per day, mid-range travelers should expect $200-350 per day, and luxury seekers will spend $500+ per day.

Where Your Money Goes

Accommodation is the biggest expense - even hostels charge €35-45. Restaurants are shockingly pricey (€30-50 for dinner), but street food and food halls save the day. The good news: many attractions are free, and biking eliminates transport costs.

Budget Traveler Tips

Maximize your kroner by:

• Renting a bike and cycling everywhere
• Eating at Reffen street food market and Torvehallerne
• Visiting free museums (National Museum, free days elsewhere)
• Drinking tap water (it’s excellent)
• Buying supermarket lunches at Netto or Føtex

Worth the Splurge

Even budget travelers should consider:

• Evening at Tivoli Gardens (truly magical, especially lit up)
• One proper smørrebrød lunch at a classic restaurant
• Copenhagen Card if you’re hitting major paid attractions

Best Time to Visit for Value

April-May and September-October offer the best balance of weather and prices. January-March is cheapest but cold and dark (4pm sunset in December).

Avoid these expensive periods:

• Summer (June-August) - peak prices, crowded
• Christmas Markets (December) - magical but expensive
• Copenhagen Fashion Week (August and February)
• Major festivals and events

Practical Money Tips

Currency

Denmark uses Danish Kroner (DKK/kr), not euros. Cards are accepted everywhere - Denmark is nearly cashless. Some places don’t accept cash at all.

Tipping Culture

Tipping is not expected in Denmark. Service is included in prices. For exceptional service, round up the bill. Don’t feel pressured to tip - Danes don’t.

Tap Water

Copenhagen tap water is excellent - some of Europe’s best. All restaurants provide free tap water. Ask for “postevand” (postal water - a quirky Danish term for tap water).

Getting There & Around

From Copenhagen Airport

Kastrup Airport is 8km south of the city center:

• Metro M2: 40 DKK, 15 min to Nørreport or Kongens Nytorv. Every 4-6 min
• Train: 40 DKK, 13 min to Central Station
• Taxi: 250-350 DKK to center. Only if necessary

Getting Around

Copenhagen is best experienced on two wheels:

• Biking: Rent from Donkey Republic (50+ DKK/day). Best way to experience the city
• Metro/S-train: Excellent but expensive (24 DKK/trip). Use for longer distances
• Walking: City center is very walkable
• Harbor Bus: Included in transit tickets. Scenic way to travel along harbor