Our #1 money-saving tip for visiting Europe

While credit cards are widely accepted for just about anything in Europe, there are times and places you will need cash. On our last visit we used cash to tip tour guides, to make purchases in markets and to  leave tips in restaurants.

Using an ATM is a quick and easy way to withdraw cash, but be careful about which ATM you use. There are several independent ATMs like Travelex, Your Cash, Cardpoint and Cashzone, with Euronet being the most prevalent. These ATMs charge high fees and are less secure. Use a bank-run ATM and get cash in local currency.

– The Travel 100 staff