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    Travel on a budget

    Spend less abroad without spoiling the trip.

    By the Happy Wallets team·Updated June 2026·3 min read

    Cut the big costs

    • Use a card with low or no foreign fees.
    • Book flights and stays in advance, mid-week where possible.
    • Avoid airport currency desks — the rates are poor.
    • Travel off-peak.

    Frequently asked questions

    Best way to spend abroad?+
    A specialist travel or multi-currency card usually beats cash exchanged at the airport. Always pay in the local currency, not pounds.
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