Macedonia’s hotels are quite expensive. You can save a bit by choosing accommodations in private housing. You can look for a room right on arrival. Top booking websites offer very narrow selection of cheap and good options.

Currency exchange offices have better rates than banks.

You don’t need to get from Skopje airport by taxi. There is a potential cheapskate approach here: taking the city bus number 60.

It’s cheaper to buy a bus ticket for 0,4 € in advance than to pay the bus fare to the driver.

Don’t buy souvenirs in stores. They are much cheaper at the markets, also, locals like bargaining very much. The only exception is jewel which should be bought in stores delivering a special certificate. If you don’t have it, you may experience problems at customs.

The most expensive cafés and restaurants are located along the Vardar River waterfront. It’s worth making a few steps away from the waterfront and you will obtain the same quality and taste for more affordable prices. Thus, a lunch at Kaj Marsalot for three people, with good wine and live music, will cost around 30 euros.

Ohrid is divided into two parts. The new one has nothing special to be seen save for extra cheap accommodations. Renting a room will cost you only 5 euros a day, and the entire apartment – 10-15 euros.

It’s worthwhile to get from Ohrid to Struga. Taking a taxi costs 5-10 euros. Renting a bike is much cheaper. In Struga prices are generally lower than in Ohrid.