Don’t forget to buy Hong Kong Dollars (HKD) before your departure to Hong Kong.
The idea of discovering Hong Kong has fascinated you, and you are now planning a trip to this beautiful country? This trip is not that expensive and if you speak English, you will have no problem travelling to this destination. To make the most of your adventure, we always advise you to find out the most you can about the country. Most importantly, find out where you can use your bank cards and where cash is more commonly used. The official currency is the Hong Kong dollar (HKD). It is recommended that you check the NZD to HKD exchange rate before your departure to get the best deal. We advise you to plan a budget beforehand so you know how much travel money you should bring along.
Practical tips for planning your budget
For your trip to Hong Kong, plan on a daily budget of HK$350 per day per person. This includes your food, accommodation, transport and some sightseeing.
Depending on the time of year and the city, it will cost you about 60 hkd for a meal in a restaurant.
150 HKD
Average cost of a one night stay in Hong Kong
80 HKD
Average food budget per person per day
Good to know
Some price indications in Hong Kong
4 to 10 HK$ for the centre and up to 25 HK$ for farther destinations
A public transport ticket
26 HKD
The price of a cup of coffee
50 HKD
Octopus card for transport
10 - 40 HKD
A portion of stinky tofu
24 HKD
A taxi ride
30 HDK/Exihibition
to the Hong Kong Museum of Art
Some suggestions for your stay
- The victoria peak will allow you to overlook Hong Kong and have a panoramic view of the bay, the forests and the skyscrapers.
- If you are travelling with your family and children, take them to Ocean Park, we can assure you that they will have a great time.
- Discover Hong Kong's specialties by going to the Temple Street night market.
- To get a feel for the Hong Kong culture, start by visiting the beautiful temple of wong tai sin.
- Hong Kong offers many places to enjoy for the nightlife enthusiast. If you want to have a drink with your friends and discuss your day, the place to go is 'Lang Kai Fong'.
Some facts about the Hong Kong Dollar
Denominations of the Hong Kong Dollar
- Notes: 10 HKD, 20 HKD, 50 HKD, 100 HKD, 500 HKD and 1000 HKD
- Coins: 10¢, 20¢ 50¢, 1 HKD, 2 HKD, 5 HKD and 10 HKD.
The Hong Kong dollar was first created in 1860.
Depending on the issuing bank, we can find several drawings on the notes: Po Lin Monastery, Tsing Ma Bridge, Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Victoria Harbour, Victoria Point, photos of Hong Kong from the 1850s, 1890s, 1930s, 1970s and 2000s among others.
Why buy Hong Kong dollars with Prosegur Change?
To make the most of your trip to Hong Kong, we recommend using our online currency exchange service.
You’ll get more HKD for your money thanks to our preferential exchange rates and 0% commission on online orders.
Simply place your order online and collect it from the Prosegur Change branch of your choice.
Enjoy the best exchange rates in just a few clicks and stretch your travel budget with ease!
FAQs
Any questions regarding our currency exchange services? Please read those FAQs to get all the answers you're after.
- What is the current NZD to HKD exchange rate?
We update our exchange rates daily to be competitive and make sure our customer enjoy the best price. You can visit our exchange rate page to easily see the exchange rates applied on NZD to HKD currency exchange.
- How long does it take to exchange NZD to HKD?
Exchanging NZD to HKD with Prosegur Change is easy and shouldn’t take more than a few minutes.
- How can I exchange NZD to HKD online?
Select HKD as the destination currency, choose the amount of NZD you want to pay or the amount of HKD you need to see the price of your transaction. You can then proceed to the payment of your money exchange. After your order has been confirmed, you can come to pick it up at one of our branches in New Zealand.
If you have other questions, feel free to contact us and our team will do their best to assist you as quickly as possible.
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