I am going to England for a week and i want to know how much money i should take with me? Any suggestions
2006-07-25 14:31:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Other - Destinations
I am staying with family and friends so i don't have to worry abou taccomodation.
2006-07-25 14:48:52 · update #1
When I went to Europe I only traveled with enough cash to last me until I could get to an ATM machine. Your ATM card should work over there as long as you keep in mind the exchange rate. Then you don't have to worry about finding somwhere to exchange money.
2006-07-25 14:36:11 · answer #1 · answered by C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope your hotel is paid for already
Take minimum 700 bucks. The tube is about 5 pounds round trip, Sandwiches at Sainsbury are about 2 pounds (great sandwiches by the way) The museums are free, London Tower is 15 pounds.
go to Harrods for me I miss it :)
2006-07-25 21:38:46 · answer #2 · answered by treehugger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should bring $300 with you, half in $20 and half in $10 bills, which you should exchange into British pounds during the week. (Traveller cheques are unnecessary, unless you can get them for free.) I used my credit card (VISA is preferred, not AMEX) for most things, and you can withdraw cash with your ATM card (if necessary). Be sure to keep your passport, airline ticket, money and credit cards in separate wallets. If pickpocketed, they won't get everything at once. (Make a copy of your passport and airline itinerary, and leave it with a family member at home.)
2006-07-26 01:01:35 · answer #3 · answered by chance 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As much as you can carry. The pound is going to pound you. I typically don't travel with cash. I get all my cash at cash machines. There are cash machines at Heathrow, Gatwick and they can be found all around the city.
Check out the Oanda site I've attached. It's the best currency converter I've found. The FX Cheat Sheet is one of my favorites.
http://www.oanda.com/
2006-07-26 00:50:35 · answer #4 · answered by cmobondo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't take any money with you, take Amex travlers checks, you
will be safer and I would take about 3 or 4 hundred dollars
worth till you find a bank. Neasha94
2006-07-25 21:42:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
More than 3000$, believe me, because i trip someday to italy for 1 week and cost me 5000$ for nothing..
2006-07-25 21:36:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you should check the exchange rate and see how much money you will get in return..also look at what you want to do while your there that'll cost you money like activities and shopping n stuff like that
2006-07-25 21:37:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to London the last year and I toke $1500.00 with me with the hotel, though
2006-07-25 21:37:17 · answer #8 · answered by Monica E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Enough for your accomodation plus $150 per day.
2006-07-25 21:34:59 · answer #9 · answered by yahwhoon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you better take traveler's checks they can be replaced if stolen or lost
2006-07-25 21:36:44 · answer #10 · answered by Leah nora 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋