Armenia Travel Guide

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Shopping

Yerevan has several shops selling modern fashions produced by local designers. Souvenir and craft shops are available in shopping plazas and hotels. The Vernisaj flea market in Yerevan attracts sellers of all kinds of goods and is popular with tourists. Shopping is far more limited elsewhere in the country, although Dilijan has a tourist market where you can buy Armenian crafts and artwork.

Shopping hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1700. Shops stay open longer in the summer.

Currency

Armenian Dram (AMD) = 100 luma. Dram notes are printed in denominations of AMD50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 1,000 and 500. Coins are in denominations of AMD500, 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10.

Currency Exchange

Foreign currencies can be exchanged at the airports, banks and most hotels and shops during normal opening hours. US Dollars are the most widely recognized foreign currency. Visitors using the national currency are advised to carry plenty of small change as some shops and, particularly markets, may be unable to accept large denominations.

Credit Cards, Debit Cards, and ATMs

Major credit cards are accepted in most cities. There are ATMs in major cities.

Travelers Checks

These are accepted in a few shops and hotels. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveler's checks in US Dollars.

Currency Restrictions

Individuals can import and export the cash equivalent of €15,000.

Banking Hours

Mon-Fri 0900-1500. Exchange offices are open until midnight and also operate at weekends and on public holidays.

Exchange Rate