Carrying Cash Abroad: How Much Should You Take?

Deciding how much cash to carry on holiday is a balance between being prepared and not taking too much. Whatever figure you settle on, buying it in advance from a commission-free provider such as Travel FX, where you buy euros or US dollars at a clear rate, is the sensible approach.

Budget by category

Estimate cash for tips, snacks, travel, markets and smaller venues, then add a modest buffer. Larger costs such as hotels and car hire can usually go on a card.

Spread it sensibly

Keep your cash in more than one place rather than all in a wallet, and use a card for big spends and emergencies. A balance of both is usually best.

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Plan the figure and order ahead, and you will be neither caught short nor over-carrying.