Originally Posted by
beep88
Travellers cheques give the best rates - assuming you can buy them with no fee. Easy to cash at the airport currency counter. Elsewhere, only at selected banks and takes 10-20 minutes. Typically I cash what I need for the whole trip at the airport.
Travelex gives terrible rates (cash or T/C). Stick with bank operated counters, including at the airport.
I had forgotten about T/Cs. They will typically get a better rate than cash. I agree with the advice to stick with the bank exchange counters.