Organize your stay Luxembourg-Ville
Money Luxembourg-Ville
The currency in circulation in Luxembourg is the euro.
Budget & Tips Luxembourg-Ville
The cost of living in Luxembourg is significantly higher than in France. However, cigarettes and fuel are less taxed than in France, the cultural offer is much more accessible and public transport is free for all (bus, streetcar and second-class train).
The biggest item on your budget will probably be accommodation. It's quite prohibitively expensive, especially in the capital, except at weekends, when substantial discounts are often available, or when booking via the Internet
Luxembourg has restaurants to suit all budgets, even if prices are often higher than in France. It's not uncommon to pay €50 per person... However, many establishments offer a menu or dish of the day at lunchtime for a small price. Numerous chains are also present in the city center or near the train station, offering reasonably-priced meals.
Given the cost of accommodation, the average daily budget tends to climb quickly for the average tourist. Expect to pay around €150 per person per day for an overnight stay in a 3 or 4-star hotel, including breakfast, lunch and dinner. To avoid unpleasant surprises, the prices we give you are those usually charged during the week, and do not take into account the sometimes substantial discounts also available on the Internet.
Passport and visas Luxembourg-Ville
As Luxembourg is part of the Schengen area, you can travel there from France with just your identity card. There's no need for a visa or passport, except in the event of tighter border controls, as was the case during the terrorist threats.
Health Luxembourg-Ville
From February to November, in the densely wooded regions of the Ardennes, Moselle and Mullerthal, beware of ticks that can cause Lyme disease or tick-borne meningoencephalitis, although reported cases are relatively rare. As a preventive measure, don't hesitate to use repellents, and wear headgear and long-sleeved clothing when hiking.
Mandatory vaccination Luxembourg-Ville
The country does not require any vaccine to enter its territory, apart from the traditional Diphtheria-Tetanus-Polio booster and Hepatitis B vaccine, which are included in the French vaccination calendar.
Security Luxembourg-Ville
Assaults, burglaries and theft in general, in towns and on public transport, are rare. The emergency number for the Grand Ducal police is 113.
Time difference Luxembourg-Ville
Luxembourg is located in the same time zone as France, Switzerland or Belgium. There is therefore no time difference.
Spoken languages Luxembourg-Ville
The three most widely spoken languages in Luxembourg are Lëtzebuergesch, German and French. English, however, has a prominent place as a professional language, particularly in banks and institutions. Finally, given the country's large Portuguese-speaking community, Portuguese is also one of the most widely spoken languages.
Communication Luxembourg-Ville
To call from Luxembourg to France, dial +33 followed by the number of your correspondent without the 0. To call from France to Luxembourg, dial +352 followed by the number of your correspondent without the 0. Please note that calls and messages to English numbers will incur additional charges.
Most hotels, bars and restaurants offer free access to their wi-fi network. Luxembourg-City and Esch-sur-Alzette are equipped with a free wi-fi system called HotCity. To access the service, you must connect to the "Citywi-fi Free" network and create an account. You will need a valid phone number (an SMS will be sent to you containing your password).
Electricity and measurements Luxembourg-Ville
Luxembourg uses the metric system and the same voltage as in France.
Luggage Luxembourg-Ville
Luxembourg's semi-continental climate can be surprising: whether you go in summer or winter, be prepared for sudden changes in temperature! It is therefore reasonable to bring, in addition to shorts, T-shirts and sandals, closed shoes, a sweater and a waterproof windbreaker. In winter, snow and frost can be a problem.
