Money Stuff

Shawn · Senior Member

Money Stuff

yesiree · Guru

Everyone's travel style is different, but I usually get some money out of an ATM (changing over traveler's checks will also work) when I arrive at the airport (for me, 100 euros works fine since I put my accommodations and larger meals on the credit card whenever possible). Once you get into the city...banks, ATMs and Bureau de Change locations are readily available.

Banks are easy to come by in just about every Irish town...and most have 24-hour ATM access as well.

Our latest podcast on http://www.irishfireside.com just happens to cover Money Matters in Ireland (Episode #5), so I suggest checking it out. If you have any trouble with the files just email me from the site.

As a first time visitor, you also might want to listen to Episode #3B-Shannon Airport Introduction
which gives a "what to expect" when you arrive in Shannon. The process is very similar to Dublin...except that the airport is busier and the food and shopping is set up a little differently.

Good luck

kathy · Veteran Member

i would not bother exchanging money til you get here.

my parents tried to exchange in the states before they arrived and it was a horrible exchange rate.

our best rates have always been using the atm - like yesiree said - just get some euros at the atm at dublin airport as you leave and you should be set.

i have noticed here in galway that they charge a larger fee for cashing traveler's checks than just cash - but go with your comfort level.

Shawn · Senior Member

thanks for the great tips guys. It's good to know that it is not as big of a production as I thought.

shawn

Michele Erdvig · Host

Shawn,

There is a bank at both Shannon and Dublin airports and they have ATMs also. It is at some bureaux de change you may get unfavorable rates. So there is really no problem getting some money on arrival at the airport.

Michele