Holiday money: Don’t get fleeced at the airport

Many of us overlook organising our holiday money before heading on holiday. We either get it in a rush at an airport travel-exchange desk or just use our day-to-day plastic abroad. But this could be costing us a lot more than we think. But there are plenty of simple ways to cut the cost. Ruth Jackson explains how.

Many of us overlook organising our holiday money before heading on holiday. We either get it in a rush at an airport travel-exchange desk or just use our day-to-day plastic abroad. But this could be costing us a lot more than we think.

Buying currency at the last minute at the airport could cost as much as £80 more per €1,000 due to fees and poor exchange rates. Fortunately, there are plenty of simple ways to cut the cost.

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Ruth Jackson-Kirby

Ruth Jackson-Kirby is a freelance personal finance journalist with 17 years’ experience, writing about everything from savings accounts and credit cards to pensions, property and pet insurance.

Ruth started her career at MoneyWeek after graduating with an MA from the University of St Andrews, and she continues to contribute regular articles to our personal finance section. After leaving MoneyWeek she went on to become deputy editor of Moneywise before becoming a freelance journalist.

Ruth writes regularly for national publications including The Sunday Times, The Times, The Mail on Sunday and Good Housekeeping, among many other titles both online and offline.