My mother and me will be leaving next week out of Memphis for a trip to Ireland. We need to change our money to euros---but don't really know where we will have to go to do this. Any recommendations?
2006-06-14 05:59:02 · 12 answers · asked by writ4god 2 in Travel ➔ Ireland ➔ Dublin
You live a large enough city there should be a place there were you can get Euros before you go but most will only do a $1000 minimum. Any less you lose and they lose. Check with your bank or the phone book. Otherwise use your debit card! Best exchange rate and you can get cash from the machines. Remember regardless of how you exchange your US for Euros, about one third will be lost. US money is way down on the exchange market and not likely to go up much soon.
Be sure keep all your receipts for VAT tax, you can do the form to get most of back at the airport and some will be returned right there. That can add up to a chunk of coin, it's on EVERYTHING!
2006-06-16 16:45:16 · answer #1 · answered by Ethene 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are probably better carring as little cash as possible. Use a credit card when you can. Get some cash from ATM. The currency exchage places at the airport are probably not the best value but if you are stuck.... Otherwise any bank. Most common chains are Bank of Ireland and Allied Irish Bank. They are pretty much the same as a bank in the US Just be sure you have enough dollars you will need them.
2006-06-15 17:32:56 · answer #2 · answered by mpento 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some euros from an ATM in the Shannon or Dublin airport when you arrive. Have some dollars on hand, and a credit card, just in case the machines are down. ATMs give the best exchange rate and usually a very low fee--compared to any other exchange method. You will need an ATM card from your bank with a 4 digit pin code.
2006-06-14 06:03:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok listen very carefully...this will save you a fortune!!! and anyone else reading this can check this information out..it is guaranteed !!...when you land, change about $50 or $100 only in the airport...the exchange rates are ridiculous and you will get ripped off...when you change only say ..$100 ( enough to get you a taxi from the airport, and breakfast or dinner or whatever) if you are staying in Dublin city...go to O'connell street ( the main shopping street in the heart of Dublin) and beside Burger King at the Spire monument...there is a little exchange store called "Gilberts" and unbelievably...they charge zero commission on foreign exchange transactions...some places will charge 6-7 % ...so you will save a nice few dollars by going here... check the rates of exchange before you leave because the Euro is very strong against the dollar at the moment...the info about the exchange place is true, and I have always used the place when changing money...and 1 more piece of advice...if you are getting a taxi from the airport and are travelling to Dublin city..ask the driver what the price will be on average...and pay no more than 30 euro for the fare...taxi drivers are notorious for ripping off American tourists travelling to and from the airport,,if the driver gives you any shite or you think he is ripping you off..take his roof sign number and tell him you are reporting him to the carraige office ( the taxi regulators) be careful with taxi drivers...some have no qualms about ripping tourists off...and please enjoy your stay in Ireland ...you will love it ..take care!!
2006-06-14 11:03:38 · answer #4 · answered by lone wolf and pub 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lucky you! Right at the airport! Once yu get your bagage, after clearing customs, etc., ask anyone where the bank or "Cash" office is? There will be at least one location at your airport, Truly handy!! Just be sure you change youre money back to US BEFORE returning home.
If you forget to change your money back it will cost you$$$$ The change over rate plus many "fee's" chagred to you on this side of the Atlantic will blow you away> Save you money and change it back before you even get on the plane. Maybe, go to the same money exchage store that you went to when you arrived in Ireland!
You are going to be surprised at how narrow the roads are? And beware those asking if you want slaw on it? That's right beware the claw? Apparently a very funny thing happened to my niece, age 13 when she went. She didn't know what to order, funny names for stuff, Gat a question on a food you better ask! Monica wanted to be sure she knew what she was going to get so ordered a turkey sandwich with chips (chips are French Fries in Europe!). The waitress asked Monica if she wanted slaw on it, Monica didn't understand what the woman meant and said "OK" thinking she was going to get Cole Slaw WITH it. Well, guess what? Monica got her turkey sandwich with Cole Slaw ON IT! Apparently they put slaw on everything! If you rent a car get the smallest one available,the roads are way narror! Don't forget to Kiss The Blarney Stone, lying upside down, your head hanging over a clip drop off!, and kiss the Rock at its bottom! Its said that you feel like you're going to fall off the cliff edge so a staff member holds your feet! Its all about being scared of heights and how our brain works. Everyone that went said no way! Are you brave enough to kiss the blarney stone? Good luck!
2006-06-14 06:17:08 · answer #5 · answered by Fays Daze 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just change a small amount at your local bank before you go. DEFINITELY.... do not change.... at the airport, what a rip off, they charge a fortune in commission. ask at the hotel where you are going and they'll tell you the best rate, if you have access to the Internet there, you can check the best rate in the area!
Have a great trip!
2006-06-15 15:06:59 · answer #6 · answered by Chianti500 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When traveling to Europe, I always use my ATM card. ATM machines are plentiful and often purchases can be made directly with your ATM/VISA card. Check with your local bank to see what the fees will be, but the exchange rate is by far the most advantageous as you are getting the BBR (Banker's Buying Rate) and typically negate any potential fees. Check with your bank though...
2006-06-18 04:19:57 · answer #7 · answered by Kevabelle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you get to ireland, the airports should have a spot to exchange currancy. I landed in dublin and its upstairs before you exit the airport. Best of luck and have an awesome trip! you'll love it there!
2006-06-14 06:03:33 · answer #8 · answered by Life Is Just... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess at this point you know where to change euros this doesn't regard that its about the "great" advice Fays Daze gave you. French fries are chips in ireland, i've never heard coleslaw refered to as slaw and never been force fed it by an overzealous waitress and please don't kiss the blarney stone the locals urinate on it quite regularly.
2006-06-18 14:11:44 · answer #9 · answered by theresanangelatmytable 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have no problem changing them out at the airport, but you should call ahead to check on currency exchange.
2006-06-14 06:08:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋