Money can be changed into zlotys at most banks and at the plentiful Kantor's in Zakopane's high street. The exchange rates are displayed in a prominent position inside or outside.

You should also be able to withdraw money using plastic debit or credit cards from the various ATMs in Zakopane. We had to pay a small charge for the exchange using a debit card. This is standard irrespective of the amount of money withdrawn. The menu of the 'hole in the wall' machine is not particularly easy to use, especially when the different amounts that can be withdrawn are displayed. We found it easiest to select 'other amount' and to enter the exact amount in zlotys that we required.

Credit cards are generally accepted by most shops, restaurants and hotels.

The cost of living is lower in Poland than in most western countries, therefore your money will go much further.

Do be sensible with your holiday money - it's easy to make mistakes in a currency that you're not used to. Avoid exposing your money to pickpockets - keep it in a money belt or other secure place.

Holiday house to let in Rabka, 25 miles from Zakopane - sleeps 10+

Good quality comfortable five bedroom holiday house to let in small spa/ski town of Rabka, 300 m from one of the ski slopes.

The house has 5 bedrooms (3 with en-suite bath or shower room), family bathroom with jacuzzi bath, 3 living areas, small kitchen, 2 additional WCs. Garage and own driveway. Small well-maintained garden. Balcony with table and chairs plus barbeque.

Full gas central heating. Open fire in one living area.

Rabka is known as the 'town of the world's children'. It's built around an enormous central park with swing parks, restaurant, paths and cycle trails. There are 3 ski slopes in winter and an ice skating rink. In summer enjoy horse and cart rides, swimming pools, Rabkoland permanent funfair during the summer.

This is the perfect location for a walkng holiday. See best walking holiday

Bus fare into Krakow is just 9 zl each way (takes just over an hour), less to Zakopane.

Click on the photograph of this holiday let in Poland for details and prices or Telephone +44 (0) 1245 325 273 for bookings and information.