Europe · Country guide
Spain
Currency, language, tipping etiquette, and how to get around Spain — plus every Tripzeeker itinerary covering the country.
Currency
EUR
Language
Spanish
Tipping
Customary
Region
Europe
Currency
Spain uses the Euro (EUR). Use Tripzeeker's currency converter to check live exchange rates before you travel.
Language
The main language is Spanish. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Tipping etiquette
Tipping is modest — round up or leave 5–10% for good service, never obligatory.
Use the tip calculator →Getting around
AVE high-speed trains connect major cities fast; metro systems in Madrid/Barcelona are extensive.
Destinations in Spain
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What currency does Spain use?
Spain 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 Spain?
The main language is Spanish. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Do I need to tip in Spain?
Tipping is modest — round up or leave 5–10% for good service, never obligatory.
How do you get around Spain?
AVE high-speed trains connect major cities fast; metro systems in Madrid/Barcelona are extensive.