Travel Currency Budget Calculator
Calculate how much foreign currency you need for your trip based on daily budget, exchange rate, and trip length.
Foreign Currency Needed
Travel currency budgeting converts your daily spending budget to the destination currency.
Foreign Currency = Daily Budget (home) × Exchange Rate × Days
Average daily travel budgets (USD):
- Budget travel: $40–$80/day (hostels, street food, public transit)
- Mid-range: $100–$200/day (hotels, restaurants, some tours)
- Comfort: $200–$400/day (nice hotels, fine dining, private tours)
- Luxury: $400+/day
Budget breakdown (typical):
- Accommodation: 30–40%
- Food & drink: 25–30%
- Transportation: 10–20%
- Activities & tours: 10–20%
- Shopping & misc: 5–10%
Currency exchange tips:
- ATM withdrawal abroad often gives the best rate
- Airport exchanges have the worst rates (5–10% markup)
- Bring some cash for arrival (taxi, tips)
- Notify your bank before traveling
- Carry 2 different payment methods as backup