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Post by surfsidecutie on Jul 11, 2005 12:40:42 GMT -5
On Thursday morning, I'm leaving for Venice, Rome and PAris. It's only a 10 day trip, the hotels are booked and paid for, the rail passes have been bought, plane tickets paid for with miles.
As 2 students, how much should my friend and I bring for the 10 days to spend (including meals, etc...)
I'm sort of worried that I may not have enough. Is $1000 too little for the 10 days?
Plus, my boyfriend wants me to buy him like a $50-$100 gift for his bday in Paris. (I fear I'll be broke by then, but o.k.)
Am I worried for nothing or should I try to beg my parents for more, sell blood, etc... ??
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Post by WillTravel on Jul 11, 2005 13:41:58 GMT -5
Do you mean CAD or USD? Either way, you'll be fine with that amount for daily spending, although it doesn't allow for extravagance.
I wouldn't take the money with you, though. In my opinion, the best way to take money is to get it from the ATM when you arrive (although I would get some Euros beforehand if you find a place with a good rate).
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Post by me on Jul 11, 2005 14:40:57 GMT -5
i've never bothered with this. just head to an ATM 1st thing and withdraw some Euros/Pounds/etc. at an ATM is usually the best rate you can get! even did this on trips to Canada. never had local cash before i got there, unless it was left over from a previous trip. - d (although I would get some Euros beforehand if you find a place with a good rate).
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Post by LHR02 on Jul 11, 2005 15:40:42 GMT -5
I'm just the same David. I've never had any local currency prior to arrival. Every transportation spot, be it airport or train station or bus has at least one ATM nowadays. And since I won't need any say, euros, till I get there and will have to walk right by a machine it just seems easier to get it once there. Amended to say I did get 'burned' once....flew to Shannon from London and needed euros of course. The one ATM machine in the airport was 'out of order' but the 'bank' it was right next to was of course happy to give me a horrid exchange. And since I did need some funds to even take the bus into town I had to use it. Just exchanged as little as I could. Talking to some folks outside also waiting for the bus I was told by a couple of locals that that ATM went in and out of 'order' many times a day! As in whenever an international flight was due, out of order. 30 minutes later, it was just fine again...at least until the next flight was due.
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Post by WillTravel on Jul 11, 2005 15:52:57 GMT -5
The only reason I get currency is because we go to a place where we get a great rate, which works out to be at least equal to the ATM (in my case). But most don't seem to have such a place handy. Also, as mentioned before, I did have an ATM problem once, because my bank had put a very low limit on my card for no discernable reason. My son's card, connected to the same account, worked though (to my great relief).
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Post by surfsidecutie on Jul 11, 2005 17:24:53 GMT -5
Oh, sorry. US Dollars.
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Post by surfsidecutie on Jul 11, 2005 17:27:17 GMT -5
So $1000 is too little? Damn. O.k. I'll bring more.
What should I tell my mom is a good amount if I want to eat, have transportation, and be able to drink at some bar at night? Oh, plus the $100 gift for my boyfriend.
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Post by WillTravel on Jul 11, 2005 17:35:02 GMT -5
I think you have enough with the $1000 USD for 10 days.
Take a look at some guidebooks to get an idea of what you want to spend for lunch and dinner.
Then I'd say 5-10Euros/day for snacks, coffee, and so forth.
Say 10E for the bar at night.
Say 5E for public transit per day.
If you're a student, you might get reduced admission prices on museums, etc.
I'm sure you'd have no problem spending more, but it's doable in your original budget.
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Post by me on Jul 11, 2005 17:35:32 GMT -5
Surfside, $100 dollars a day will cover all the basics in Venice & Rome, if you plan to sleep at hostels and self-cater/eat cheap, but Italy is expensive! remember that.
never been to Paris, can't advise you. haven't been to France since i studied in Germany, in the 80's!
- d
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Post by WillTravel on Jul 11, 2005 17:43:19 GMT -5
David, surfside said the hotels are already paid for. That's why I think they're in good shape!
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Post by LHR02 on Jul 11, 2005 18:04:29 GMT -5
I agree WT.....if rail transport is paid AND hotels as well, then $100 per day should allow them almost a little 'luxury'. If all you will need is sights/museums entrance fees, meals and drinks you should be just fine on 100 per day. And actually, breakfast is nearly always included so you just have lunch and dinner plus 'pubs/clubs'. Have a great time! If you really are unsure if that will be enough (and Mom will cough up a bit more ) then maybe another 20-25 per day. Unless you are shopping your heads off or drinking like fish I can't imagine you would need more than that!
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Post by me on Jul 11, 2005 18:23:33 GMT -5
oic, although you won't live like kings, you should be all set, then. - d David, surfside said the hotels are already paid for. That's why I think they're in good shape!
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Post by surfsidecutie on Jul 11, 2005 18:48:41 GMT -5
I've already paid for the hotels in advance and the Euro pass.
I'm talking about money for day to day eating, transpo (like cabs or something) between sight seeing spots, drinking money.
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Post by surfsidecutie on Jul 11, 2005 18:50:15 GMT -5
Sounds awesome. I'm so excited!!! I can't wait!!! Now... any tips for curbing the nicotene cravings on the plane ride over? (I think I'll have to go get some Nicorette!)
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Post by WillTravel on Jul 11, 2005 18:50:45 GMT -5
surfside, I think I misunderstood, sorry. If you're saying is $1000 USD enough for the two of you, I would try to get some more, although you could manage with 1K. I was thinking of $1000 USD for one person.
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