For people who have been to the Airport in Auckland,New Zealand?

Question

I have a three hour layover in Auckland New Zealand and im going to want to get some food at the aiport do i have to use the Australian dollar to buy food in the Airport in Auckland or can I just use my american money?

Answer 1

You can't use American or Australian cash, they only accept the New Zealand Dollar. You could exchange some money at the airport, and you could probably use your credit card.

Pretty offended about your confusion between AU and NZ

Answer 2

well first of all New Zealand and Australia are completly different countries.. there is about a minimum 3 hour flight between the two countries. im not sure why you would think you could use australian money in New Zealand??? I have worked at auckland airport and as far as im aware you cannot use any foreign money anywhere. u will need to exhange your money into New Zealand Dollars when you arrive into auckland. There are plenty of places around the airport. Australian money certainly isnt accepted anywhere around new zealand. Its like using australian dollars in america, it just doesnt happen.

Hope that helps, but i suggest you get a map to see the difference between the two countries, that way u know exactly where you are when landing...

Answer 3

Do not confuse Australia and New Zealand.

If offends citizens of BOTH countries.

You MIGHT be able to use foreign currency,

but for sure you can use a credit card without changing money, or you might be make a small withdrawal

from an ATM.

Answer 4

You are able to use USA and Aussie dollars at selective outlets in Auckland International. Most touristy places also accept USA dollars on a wider scale. You are also able to change currency at any of the Travelex Kiosks although you would get a better exchange rate from the HSBC Bank. Auckland Airport (International) has since I can remember accepted USA dollars (the retailer usually exchanges - and they get a better rate.) - I have been travelling for well over 8 years now with last one last week coming back from China (and the last Duty Free on arrival side before customs also accepts any currency).

One word of advice - if you change your AU (Australian) currency here for NZ dollars - you will do well as NZ dollars and USA are exchanging at just above the AU. DO NOT CHANGE NZ dollars back to AU as you will lose alot in Aussie - try to avoid exchanging your AU dollars unless you change the NZ dollar over to USA as we have a slightly better adjustment than the AU to USA. Buy USA dollars here after exchanging the AU for NZ (more kick in your currency than AU directly to USA - you will pickup a few more bucks if you use HSBC or BNZ.  The ANZ offers crappy sell rates.)