small-denomination notes

While travelling anywhere within this region, always carry a supply of small-denomination notes.

Away from major centres, changing a Rs 1000 note can be very difficult, so it is always a good idea to keep a stash of small-denomination notes.

Try to keep some small-denomination notes for shops, cafés and restaurants - getting change for the 100zł notes that ATMs often spit out can be a problem.

However, staff at upmarket hotels might cast a furtive glance if you pay a huge bill with small-denomination notes rather than a credit card, and car-rental agencies will probably refuse to do business if you only have cash.