Car Rental at 'Winnipeg - Downtown'

When you plan to visit stores and markets of Winnipeg, it’s better to take the local currency with you. Even U.S. dollars are not accepted everywhere. Paper money in large denominations is usually treated cautiously. Some small shops and markets may even not accept it due to inability to verify the authenticity of banknotes.

Money should be exchanged in banks and special exchange offices only. It is better to avoid the services of individuals. Exchange rate and size of commission may vary significantly in different banks.

If you expect to do a lot of shopping, you are definitely recommended to prepare special documents that make you eligible for tax returns when you will leave the country. Note that you won’t be able to obtain receipts for the goods purchased in open air markets.

Alcoholic drinks and tobacco products can only be purchased at state stores. They have two types of rates – a day and a night one. These rates can vary significantly in some stores.

The situation in the streets of the city is quite safe. You can walk safely in the central part of the city even at night because this place is always very crowded. In public places, major shopping centers and in transport you need to monitor your personal items closely, because the level of pickpocketing is rather high. Do not go for a walk to remote areas of the city late at night.
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