Cost and Money in Slovenia - LeadFashion.com

Currency: Tolar

Budget: SIT1000-1500
Mid-range: SIT1500-2000
High: SIT2000-3000
Deluxe: SIT3000+

Lodging
Budget: SIT1000-5500
Mid-range: SIT5500-8500
High: SIT8500-10000
Deluxe: SIT10000+

Slovenia's still much cheaper than neighbouring Italy or Austria, though prices are increasing. To travel in comfort and style, expect to spend around US$100 a day; those happy to stay at guesthouses and eat at medium-priced restaurants should get by on US$70 a day. Those putting up at hostels and eating at self-serve restaurants can cut costs to around US$35.
Nearly all prices are in tolars, but some hotels, guesthouses and campgrounds quote rates in euros. It's simple to change cash and travellers cheques at banks, post offices, travel agencies and any menjalnica, the ubiquitous private exchange offices. There's no black market, but exchange rates can vary. Banks take a commission of 1%, while tourist offices, travel agencies, exchange bureaus and hotels take up to 5%.
Credit cards are accepted at upscale restaurants, shops and hotels, but elsewhere you must use cash. Only a few of Slovenia's ATMs are accessible to foreign account holders, but more and more are coming online. Credit card holders can get cash advances in tolars from some banks.
A value-added tax (replacing the 'circulation' tax) is now added to the purchase price of most goods and services. Many hotels in Slovenia levy a 'tourist tax' on overnight visitors of about US$2. Tipping is not compulsory, but no one will chase you out of the restaurant for leaving a 10% gratuity.