Kosovo Traveler Essentials
- Capital
- Pristina
- Currency
- Euro (EUR €)
- Best time to visit
- May–June and September–October bring pleasant temperatures for sightseeing and hiking, while winter offers budget skiing at Brezovica.
Visa requirements
EU, US, UK, Canadian and many other nationals can enter visa-free for up to 90 days; note that a Kosovo stamp may complicate later entry to Serbia if you didn't enter via Serbia.
Getting around
Intercity buses connect all major towns and to neighboring countries, while taxis are cheap within cities and renting a car helps reach mountain trailheads.
Safety
Kosovo is generally safe and friendly for visitors, with low violent crime. Tensions can flare in the Serb-majority north around Mitrovica, so monitor local news and avoid demonstrations.
Tipping customs
Rounding up or leaving around 10% in restaurants is appreciated for good service.
Travel tips
Kosovo uses the euro despite not being in the eurozone, and cash is useful outside cities. Buses are the main intercity transport and are cheap and frequent. English is widely spoken among younger people, and local SIMs are inexpensive.