CPH to the City
Jul 24, 2005 | 1:47 am
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Originally Posted by craz
Thanks when I checked on one of the links you provided it seems that a 24 hr CCard is 210 Dkk while the train r/t will be say 55 dkk, since we plan to walk around and maybe go to Tivoli its probably best to pay as we go this time. Since the ScandicCPH is very well located we wont need any inner transport other than our feet.
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Jul 25, 2005 | 1:43 am
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Keep in mind some Danish businesses will either charge extra for using a credit card (3 to 5% usually) or give a discount for cash - we saw this detail on the menu of 7 or 8 different restaurants in Copenhagen, and in a couple independent shops. Depending on your bank's fees, it might be worthwhile to get $75 from an ATM in Danish currency - buses, Tivoli, meals could easily total that for a day.
Jul 25, 2005 | 4:10 pm
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Originally Posted by CDTraveler
Keep in mind some Danish businesses will either charge extra for using a credit card (3 to 5% usually) or give a discount for cash - we saw this detail on the menu of 7 or 8 different restaurants in Copenhagen, and in a couple independent shops. Depending on your bank's fees, it might be worthwhile to get $75 from an ATM in Danish currency - buses, Tivoli, meals could easily total that for a day.
Jul 25, 2005 | 5:16 pm
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Originally Posted by craz
Thanks for the info. However since we both eat only special foods we wont be hitting any restaurants. Our hotel is free, so our expenses will be transport to/from the airport (doing a r/t the same day), Tivloi and water (which we can probably get a few bottles off the plane at that. Its gonna be basically a walking around to just see the place.
As one who lives on a strict gluten-free diet, and has a child with multiple foods allergies, may I ask what you eat? I'm always interested in how others with special dietary needs handle them while traveling.
Jul 27, 2005 | 8:41 am
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Originally Posted by GUWonder
It seems like the Hilton Copenhagen Airport hotel sells the Copenhagen Card. It's right outside the airport building (walkable); just follow the sign or ask someone. (When exiting "baggage claim", go straight ahead and slightly to the right, past the DSB/train ticket sales booth, and then exit the doors on the right at the end of the airport building. The Hilton is just outside.)
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Jul 27, 2005 | 9:03 am
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Originally Posted by cph_flyer
You can purchase the Copenhagen Card at the hotel services desk in Terminal 3. Once you leave bagage claim and costums, its at the left side of the terminal.
Jul 27, 2005 | 9:34 am
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Originally Posted by CDTraveler
Keep in mind some Danish businesses will either charge extra for using a credit card (3 to 5% usually) or give a discount for cash - we saw this detail on the menu of 7 or 8 different restaurants in Copenhagen, and in a couple independent shops. Depending on your bank's fees, it might be worthwhile to get $75 from an ATM in Danish currency - buses, Tivoli, meals could easily total that for a day.
Jul 27, 2005 | 9:37 am
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Originally Posted by Joelle
Does anybody know the price for a cab from the airport to city center?
Husband has to go there soon for business and I'll join him, since I have never visited Copenhagen.
Husband has to go there soon for business and I'll join him, since I have never visited Copenhagen.
Jul 27, 2005 | 10:15 am
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Originally Posted by cph_flyer
This practice is in fact not legal anymore . Taxis would also add a 2% extra charge if you paid by creditcard, to cover the commision . But from July 1st this year there has been a change in consumer law, that does not allow businesses to add this extra charge.
CPH and CPH transport seems to have become even more tourist friendly as of late; for CPH airport to Malmo, paying (cash) on the train no longer results in an on-board ticket purchase surcharge. Is the same true for CPH airport to downtown?
Jul 27, 2005 | 10:38 am
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Originally Posted by GUWonder
CPH and CPH transport seems to have become even more tourist friendly as of late; for CPH airport to Malmo, paying (cash) on the train no longer results in an on-board ticket purchase surcharge. Is the same true for CPH airport to downtown?
Jul 27, 2005 | 10:45 am
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Originally Posted by cph_flyer
I dont think so - in fact you might end up with a fine of 500kr for not having a valid ticket ! At least thats how it works elsewhere on the metro transportation system.
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Jul 27, 2005 | 10:45 am
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Originally Posted by cph_flyer
This practice is in fact not legal anymore . Taxis would also add a 2% extra charge if you paid by creditcard, to cover the commision . But from July 1st this year there has been a change in consumer law, that does not allow businesses to add this extra charge.
I just hope places didn't raise prices to compensate.
Jul 27, 2005 | 11:30 am
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Originally Posted by CDTraveler
I just hope places didn't raise prices to compensate.
