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Travel Essentials
Plugs: Type C and E, 230 V. Emergency: One number for everything 112, Police 17, Ambulance 18, Fire 18. Tipping: Not required; rounding up or 5 to 10 percent is common when a service charge is not included. Tap water: Tap water is generally safe to drink.
Type C and E, 230 V
| One number for everything | 112 |
| Police | 17 |
| Ambulance | 18 |
| Fire | 18 |
Not required; rounding up or 5 to 10 percent is common when a service charge is not included.
Greetings. Say bonjour when entering a shop, and use vous with people you don't know. Shake hands at a first meeting; friends and family kiss on the cheek, usually twice.
Dress code. Smart casual is expected in casinos and restaurants; no swimwear or bare chests away from the beach.
Casino rules. Visitors need ID and must be 18 or over; Monégasque citizens are not allowed to gamble in the casino.
Monaco is one of the safest places in Europe, with a high police presence and many cameras.
Pickpocketing. Crowded events such as the Grand Prix attract pickpockets; keep your bag zipped.
Overpriced restaurants. Check prices before ordering at waterfront terraces.
Women travelers. Very safe for women day and night.
Legal · Mostly Safe
Same-sex relations are legal, and Monaco has recognized civil unions since 2020. Attitudes are open in the principality, though it is a conservative, Catholic state.
| Coffee (café) | EUR 4 | $4.60 |
| Local bus or metro ride | EUR 2 | $2.30 |
| Mid-range restaurant meal | EUR 35 | $40 |
| Hostel bed / budget room (night) | EUR 80 | $92 |
| Mid-range hotel (night) | EUR 400 | $460 |
| Daily budget, mid-range traveler | EUR 250 | $290 |
2026-09
May, June and September are warm and pleasant; July and August are hot and crowded, and the Grand Prix brings very high prices.
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