Don't use ATMs - how much cash is enough for my Hawaii trip??
Jan 25, 2015, 8:26 pm
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Don't use ATMs - how much cash is enough for my Hawaii trip??
How much cash is the right amount of cash?
This always confuses me, I am taking credit cards and debit cards for a week vacation.
What is a good amount of cash to have on hand?
This always confuses me, I am taking credit cards and debit cards for a week vacation.
What is a good amount of cash to have on hand?
Jan 25, 2015, 8:34 pm
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Personally, I spend about $5 cash a week. Without knowing a single thing about your trip, I'm sure that $10 in cash should suffice.
(Seriously, among the details that would be relevant to anyone remotely interested in answering your question with any degree of accuracy: Destination, accommodations, activities, size of your group, access to ATMs, etc.)
Jan 25, 2015, 8:38 pm
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I use cash about once a month. I keep about $20 or so on me,plus some change in the car for parking meters; but a real "emergency" is when one credit card doesn't work and I have to use another. 
Jan 25, 2015, 8:39 pm
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Really?
Personally, I spend about $5 cash a week. Without knowing a single thing about your trip, I'm sure that $10 in cash should suffice.
(Seriously, among the details that would be relevant to anyone remotely interested in answering your question with any degree of accuracy: Destination, accommodations, activities, size of your group, access to ATMs, etc.)
Personally, I spend about $5 cash a week. Without knowing a single thing about your trip, I'm sure that $10 in cash should suffice.
(Seriously, among the details that would be relevant to anyone remotely interested in answering your question with any degree of accuracy: Destination, accommodations, activities, size of your group, access to ATMs, etc.)
From Texas to Hawaii
In the group - two, but I am only paying for my things.
I have never used an ATM.... I have my debit card but have never used an ATM.
Locally I still write checks.
Hotel and Activities have been paid for.
Did I answer all the pertinent questions?
Thank you so much, I appreciate you taking the time.
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Jan 25, 2015, 8:48 pm
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How much cash?
Where in Hawaii? what kinds of activities? do you tend to stick to super touristy places or more authentic out of the way ones? are you planning to go to any crafts markets? Do you believe in tipping? Do you like nice restaurants or cheap ones? Will you be going to beaches?
since it's domestic, worst case you end up with more dollars or have to go to an atm... If you are planning to become a traveler of sufficient frequency to use Flyertalk, you should consider getting a no-fee/fee-reimbursing ATM card.
since it's domestic, worst case you end up with more dollars or have to go to an atm... If you are planning to become a traveler of sufficient frequency to use Flyertalk, you should consider getting a no-fee/fee-reimbursing ATM card.
Jan 25, 2015, 8:52 pm
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Where in Hawaii? what kinds of activities? do you tend to stick to super touristy places or more authentic out of the way ones? are you planning to go to any crafts markets? Do you believe in tipping?
since it's domestic, worst case you end up with more dollars or have to go to an atm... If you are planning to become a traveler of sufficient frequency to use Flyertalk, you should consider getting a no-fee/fee-reimbursing ATM card.
since it's domestic, worst case you end up with more dollars or have to go to an atm... If you are planning to become a traveler of sufficient frequency to use Flyertalk, you should consider getting a no-fee/fee-reimbursing ATM card.
Snorkeling
Ocean things - Swimming with Dolphins and Observing Manta Rays
Luau
I do tip
I do both tourist and out of the way
Never thought of Craft Market but that sounds fun - I will look into the ATM card.
Jan 25, 2015, 8:54 pm
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Jan 25, 2015, 9:22 pm
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How much cash?
It would be wise to have more cash on the.Big Island than say Oahu, particularly if you will spend any time outside the resorts of Kona.
Jan 26, 2015, 1:35 am
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How much cash?
OP: I live in Hawaii, and rarely use cash. For a week, bring an ATM card, CC, and $50, just in case. Have fun
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Jan 26, 2015, 2:58 am
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japan for a week 200,000+ yen
taiwan for a week (for the first time), brought 2000USD, changed out 1000USD at the airport and only spent 250USD equivalent - Taiwan was surprisingly affordable
Jan 26, 2015, 4:37 am
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Seems to be an ongoing concern for you:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...what-form.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/pract...oney-safe.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...traveling.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...otel-stay.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/europ...21-budget.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...-security.html
Personally I don't carry much if at all when travelling unless I know I will need it immediately on arrival (taxi or public transport), then withdraw local currency from an ATM as needed.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...what-form.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/pract...oney-safe.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...traveling.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...otel-stay.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/europ...21-budget.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...-security.html
Personally I don't carry much if at all when travelling unless I know I will need it immediately on arrival (taxi or public transport), then withdraw local currency from an ATM as needed.