Two Last minute questions on converting euro's?

irishgalinphx · Member

Two Last minute questions on converting euro's?

luckygreen · Veteran Member

ATM is the way to go. I just returned in June. There is no fee to use the ATM machines albeit your bank may charge a fee. I know it's hard to trump your dad - but I do believe you are correct on this one!

Sidz · Guru

Colleen:

Tell your Dad you still respect his opinions, but on this subject he is wrong and you are right!!! biggrin

Not even a debate -- the ATM is the way to go in Ireland.

Sidz

-- Edited by Sidz on Thursday 9th of July 2009 10:49:57 AM

yesiree · Guru

Although your bank might not charge you a fee for the euros, they likely charge a higher rate - I'm afraid nothing is free.

If you feel more comfortable having some euros on you when you get there, by all means get some now; but I would rely on credit cards and ATMs to do the heavy lifting as you travel. They are convenient, competitive and safer than carrying lots of cash.

Cork can be a simple daytrip from Killarney. Is it Cork city or a place in County Cork? Realize that traffic in Cork city can be heavy and confusing at times. As for this friend of a friend thing, I wouldn't make a special trip in unless there are some solid plans made... I like Cork city, but adjusting your itinerary for something that might not happen wouldn't be worth the effort.

Michele Erdvig · Host

Colleen,

Take everyone's advice and use the ATM and credit cards. Even though they add fees they pass on to you a low commercial rate. If you exchanged dollars into euros in the US the rate would not be favorable.

Hey, why can't the "friend of a friend" come visit you in Killarney? Invite him or her to join you for lunch/tea/dinner or whatever. Then if they don't show you have not just made a 4-hour round trip and fought the Cork traffic.

Michele

irishgalinphx · Member

Great idea! Thanks so much!!!

ATM will be my way of getting euro's thanks so much everyone!

irishgalinphx · Member

awesome thanks so much!

irishgalinphx · Member

Thank you!

Michele Erdvig · Host

Colleen,

You are just about set. Don't forget your passport, tickets, car contract, meds, ATM and credit cards. Then you are good to go. Actually if all else was lost and you had those essentials you could still have a good trip. wink

Michele