On Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:01:11 +0100, "Mark Hewitt"
wrote:
>
>"Jon de Poer" wrote in message
>news:236ab778-b5d9-42a6-93f2-25907e9c68a4@a1g2000hsb.googlegroups.com...
>> Hi,
>>
>> I'm traveling from Canada to Italy (Rome) in two weeks, and I'm
>> considering taking some Euros with me. I already have about 40 EUR for
>> pocket money, but I'm debating whether I should purchase more at my
>> local bank or just get it in Rome?
>>
>> In the experience of people here, which will be the cheaper option?
>> I'm reasonably comfortable relying on my Bank/Credit cards, but I'd
>> feel better carrying some cold, hard, cash.
>
>I would get a small additional amount, enough for a day or two, say another
>100 EUR, then use your bank cards for the remainder of your trip.
If you only want an initial EUR 100 just take some of your own
currency and exchange it at the inevitable airport currency
exchange booth. But my guess is that you can find an ATM just as
fast and won't need to change your personal currency.
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