Estonia travel details
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Estonia has a population of 1M with main currency as Euro. The languages spoken are Estonian. Estonia travel safety advice is Exercise normal safety precautions. Automatic teller machines are very common in Estonia. Internet speed in Estonia is on average 11.0 Mbps.In Estonia you drive on the right side.
Estonia travel advice
⬤ Exercise normal safety precautions
We've reviewed our travel advice for Estonia and continue to advise exercise normal safety precautions. Estonia is part of the Schengen Area, meaning you can enter without a visa in some cases.
We advise:
Exercise normal safety precautions in Estonia.
Issue Date : Apr 12, 2024
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Estonia essential details
Plugs
Estonia uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.
Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are Estonian
Money in Estonia
Currencies
Estonia uses the euro (symbol: €), code EUR.Banknotes come in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 euros. Euro is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 2 and 1 euros and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.
Cards
Widely accepted Credit cards are widely accepted within Estonia (at hotels, shops, and restaurants, travel agencies, car-rental agencies etc.). Visa, MasterCard and Maestro are the most widely accepted. American Express is less common. Diners Club is pretty rare. Discover, JCB, UnionPay and RuPay are unknown.
ATM
Automatic teller machines are very common in Estonia. You can find them in both large & small cities, tourist areas etc.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet in Estonia
Internet
Internet speed in Estonia is on average 11.0 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Estonia is very high. Most hotels, hostels, cafes, restaurants and bars have it.
Phones
You can buy a SIM card for about €8.40, which includes 15 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Elisa, Tele2 or Telia. Estonia uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Estonia upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Calling
To call Estonia, dial +, then 372 (the country code for Estonia), then the area code and the local number.
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Driving in Estonia
Road rules
In Estonia you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 110 km/h (68 mph) on motorways, 110 km/h (68 mph) on expressways, 20 km/h (12 mph) in residential areas, 50-70 km/h (31-43 mph) in all built-up areas and 90 km/h (55 mph) on undivided highways. Right turn on red lights is strictly forbidden unless an additional green semaphore arrow allows it. It is illegal to drive with blood alcohol content higher than 0.02%.
On the road
Road assistance is available at 1888 (Falck). For general news on Estonia's traffic use Tarktee or Tarktee. Most popular petrol stations in Estonia are Circle K, Favora, Premiun 7, Neste, Alexela and Olerex. Petrol (unleaded) gas options are called Pliivaba (95/98) or pliivaba. Petrol costs about €1.05 per liter.Diesel option is called Diislikütus.
Emergecy
Universal
199
Police
199
Ambulance
199
Fire department
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Estonia map
Estonia visa advice
If you're considering exploring Estonia beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Estonia transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Estonia, understanding Estonia Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.