Many people will think about booking their flights now – or maybe you’ve already booked them and just need to get your money’s worth before you go abroad.
Wherever you go, you’ll want to get the best possible exchange rate to get the most out of your money.
But as we all know, it can be tough when the market can sometimes feel like a roller coaster with fluctuating rates for travel money.
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Exchange rates are pretty good right now, so if you’re going overseas or planning to, now might be the time to order it.
Remember that sometimes it is better to book your travel money in advance than to show up at the counter, as you will often find that you can get better rates or deals online.
And be sure to look for member-only rates, such as those with a Nectar Card.
So where is the best place to get your travel money and what are their rates? Here’s what you need to know…
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Best exchange rates for travel money to dollars
- Travel FX: 1.2970
- Eurochange: 1.2888
- Tesco Bank: 1.2871
- Sainsbury’s: 1.2866
- John Lewis: 1.2841
Best exchange rates for euro travel money
Where to get the best rates for your euros in Edinburgh
Whether you’re flying to Spain or France, it’s always worth knowing about the betting offers to get the most out of your hard-earned money.
If you want to buy £100 in euros, here’s how much you’ll get:
Eurochange Edinburgh Waverley Mall
- Exchange rate: 1.17.28
- Total amount: €117.28
Eurochange Gyle
No1 Edinburgh Mint, Waverley
- Exchange rate: 1.172
- Total amount: €117.17
No1 Edinburgh Mint, High Street
No1 Edinburgh Mint, Queensferry Street
No1 Zing Travel Currency
Currency No1 Stewart Travel Edinburgh
No. 1 Edinburgh Mint, Morningside
No1 Currency Exchange
No. 1 Morrisons Edinburgh Gyle Coin
Tesco Broughton Rd Supermarket
Metro Tesco Davidson
Tesco Edinburgh Colinton
Extra Tesco Corstorphine
Tesco Edinburgh Extra Corstorphine
Tesco Hermiston Gait Superstore
Sainsburys Bank Meadowbank
Sainsburys Bank Blackhall
Sainsburys Bank Murrayfield
To benefit from this rate, you must have a Nectar card.
Sainsburys Bank Cameron Toll
Sainsburys Bank
To benefit from this rate, you must have a Nectar card.
Where to get the best rates for your Dollars in Edinburgh
If you want to fly across the pond, you can’t blame yourself because there are several states to visit.
The current exchange rate for 100 dollars is as follows:
No1 Edinburgh Mint, Waverley
No1 Edinburgh Mint, High Street
No1 Edinburgh Mint, Queensferry Street
No1 Zing Travel Currency
Currency No1 Stewart Travel Edinburgh
No. 1 Edinburgh Mint, Morningside
No1 Currency Exchange
No. 1 Morrisons Edinburgh Gyle Coin
Eurochange Edinburgh Waverley Mall
Eurochange Gyle
Tesco Broughton Rd Supermarket
Metro Tesco Davidson
Tesco Edinburgh Colinton
Extra Tesco Corstorphine
Tesco Edinburgh Extra Corstorphine
Tesco Hermiston Gait Superstore
Sainsburys Bank Meadowbank
Sainsburys Bank Blackhall
Sainsburys Bank Murrayfield
Sainsburys Bank Cameron Toll
