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Currency tips for Spain — ATM vs exchange

Started by ChicagoChris · 21 Mar 2026 · 144 views

ChicagoChris member
#1
21 Mar 2026 at 18:44
Has anyone been to Spain recently? Looking for the latest intel.

Specifically interested in:
- Current price ranges
- Best areas right now
- Any safety concerns to be aware of
- Apps or platforms to use

I was there last year and had a good time. Wondering if things have changed.

Trying to decide between this and Colombia.

Cheers

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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DCExplorer member
#2
23 Mar 2026 at 10:44
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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ScottishSteve member
#3
25 Mar 2026 at 07:44
Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.
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VegasVince member
#4
25 Mar 2026 at 12:23
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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MontrealMax member
#5
25 Mar 2026 at 15:23
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?

Montreal Max — Montreal, Canada

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VegasVince member
#6
25 Mar 2026 at 19:23
Also recommend downloading Maps.me before you go. Essential.
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DCExplorer member
#7
25 Mar 2026 at 20:23
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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YorkshireLad member
#8
25 Mar 2026 at 22:23
Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.

Yorkshire Lad — Leeds, UK

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BirminghamBaz member
#9
26 Mar 2026 at 06:44
Good info. Going during the week is much better — less crowded and better prices.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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ScottishSteve member
#10
27 Mar 2026 at 00:23
Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.
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BostonBrady member
#11
27 Mar 2026 at 03:23
Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.
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HalifaxHarry member
#12
27 Mar 2026 at 15:23
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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MapleLeafMike member
#13
27 Mar 2026 at 17:23
First time was good but could have been better. Second time was much better. Experience makes all the difference.
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AtlantaAce member
#14
27 Mar 2026 at 17:44
I was there in January and prices were about average. Spent about $50/day all-in.

My tip: try the local spots away from tourists.
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MontrealMax member
#15
27 Mar 2026 at 22:23
Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.

Montreal Max — Montreal, Canada

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DCExplorer member
#16
28 Mar 2026 at 00:23
Been there 5 times now. Still one of my top destinations. The consistency is what keeps me coming back.
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OttawaOliver member
#17
28 Mar 2026 at 06:23
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.

Ottawa, Canada | 18 countries visited

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