Copenhagen Airport (CPH) Copenhagen Budget Guide

Emergency Numbers: Police: 112 | Medical / Fire: 112 | Local Currency: DKK (1 USD ≈ 6.88DKK)

Map of Budget Spots

Cheap Beds & Emergency Accommodation

Name	Type	Cost / Night	Address	Tips & Rules
CPH Terminal 3 Landside Concourse (24h Transit Waiting Area)	24h Cafe	0 DKK	Lufthavnsboulevarden 6, 2770 Kastrup	Heated 24/7 indoor concourse landside near Metro and train platforms. Free to sit and rest; keep travel documents and valid ticket handy as airport security periodically checks passholders overnight.

Cheap Groceries & Free Meals

Supermarket Discount Hours: 19:00 - 21:00 in supermarkets like Netto for yellow-sticker discount items near expiry date.
Best Cheap Eats: Rye bread (rugbrød) with leverpostej (liver pate) or canned fish from Netto; Too Good To Go surplus food bags from airport bakery cafes.

Discount Supermarkets

Supermarket	Best Budget Buys	Address (Google Maps)
Netto CPH Airport (Terminal 3 Landside)	Store-brand rye bread (Rugbrød), oats, bananas, cold cuts, and discounted yellow-sticker items	Lufthavnsboulevarden 6, Terminal 3 Landside, 2770 Kastrup

Free Meals & Food Banks

No free meal centers or food pantries located directly in this district.

Free Water & Public Restrooms

Free Drinking Water Points

Location	Address (Google Maps)	Where to Find It
CPH Airport Landside Drinking Fountains	Lufthavnsboulevarden 6, 2770 Kastrup	Free cold drinking water refill points located near the restrooms in Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 landside areas.

Free Public Toilets

Location	Address (Google Maps)	Hours & Notes
Terminal 2 & 3 Landside Restrooms	Lufthavnsboulevarden 6, 2770 Kastrup	Clean, free, accessible 24/7 public toilets located throughout landside areas before security.

Free Wi-Fi, Workspaces & Showers

Places with Free Wi-Fi & Power Outlets

Place	Address (Google Maps)	Wi-Fi & Desk Details
CPH Airport Free Wi-Fi & Power Charging Zones	Lufthavnsboulevarden 6, 2770 Kastrup	Network ‘CPH HOTSPOT’ requires a quick email registration for unlimited free Wi-Fi. Power outlets are available under seating areas in Terminal 3 landside.

Note: Public Wi-Fi here is unencrypted. If accessing bank or work portals, keep NordVPN on. Grab the student rate (via Student Beans verification), or lock in the 2-year plan to save the most.

Cheap Showers & Public Baths

No cheap public bathhouses or drop-in showers found inside this district. A budget gym day-pass is often the best alternative.

Getting Around Cheaply

Best Way to Move Around: Walking within airport hub; M2 Metro line or regional trains for travel into Copenhagen city center.
Standard Fare: 24DKK
Transit Scams to Avoid: Unlicensed drivers offering rides inside terminal arrivals hall. Always use marked DSB/DOT ticket machines or official taxi ranks outside Terminal 3.

SIM Cards & Internet

Best Budget Carrier: Lebara Denmark / Oister
How to Keep Data Costs Low: Lebara Denmark offers rolling monthly plans starting at 19-29 DKK/month with free SIM delivery.

Safety, Scams & Areas to Avoid

Common Local Scams

Scam	How to Avoid It
Luggage Distraction Theft	Keep your bags zipped and attached to your person at all times, especially while sleeping or using laptop power stations in public areas.

Areas to Avoid at Night:

None. The airport complex and Kastrup district are extremely safe, though unattended bags will be removed and destroyed by security.