Greenland uses the Danish Krone (DKK) as its sole official currency. While major towns have ATMs and most tourism‑related businesses accept credit cards, travellers should still carry some cash when visiting remote settlements. Prices can be higher due to Greenland’s remote location and reliance on imported goods.  

Tipping is not customary in Greenland. Service charges are generally already included in the price of meals, hotels, tours, and other tourism services, so locals don’t expect additional gratuities. You may wish to offer a small voluntary tip (5-10%) or round up the bill if service is exceptional.  

Greenland offers unique shopping opportunities, especially in larger towns like Nuuk. Many shops sell items designed or crafted from traditional Greenlandic materials such as animal skins, bone, stone, and horn. These reflect the local sustainability principles that nothing from nature is wasted. Popular souvenirs include Tupilaks, one of Greenland’s most iconic cultural items. Traditionally carved from bone, tooth, or stone, Tupilaks once carried spiritual meaning, representing ancestral spirits and used for protection, but today are valued as meaningful cultural mementos for visitors. Other keepsakes include handcrafted jewellery, clothing and accessories made from natural materials.