Guide:
- Laos Travel Guide
- The Basics
- Attractions
- Events
- Public Holidays
- Health
- Contacts
- Airports
- Climate
- Currency
- Visa & Passport
- Photos
- Flights to Laos
Regions & Cities:
Laos Map
Directory
Money: The Lao Kip (LAK) is the legal currency, divided into 100 cents. There are no international ATM facilities in Laos. Major credit cards are accepted at some international hotels and tourist orientated establishments. Travellers cheques can be cashed at most banks in Vientiane and major towns, though have limited acceptance. Most transactions are conducted in cash: American Dollars, Thai Baht or Lao Kip.
Currency Exchange Rates
| LAK 1.00 = | US$ 0.13 | £ 0.08 | C$ 0.13 | A$ 0.14 | R 0.92 | € 0.09 | NZ$ 0.18 |
Note: These currency exchange rates are not updated daily and should be used as a guideline only.
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interacting with the locals and having real life experiences
throughout Laos.
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excursions to Laos. Your perfect holiday starts here.
Explore waterfalls and rainforests of the Boloven plateau. Trek
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