Money Guide
Currency & Tipping
Everything you need to know about money in the host countries. Exchange rates, payment methods, and tipping customs.
Quick Currency Converter
🇲🇽 MXN
$1750.00
🇨🇦 CAD
C$135.00
*Approximate rates for reference. Check current rates before exchanging.
US Dollar
USD • $
Exchange Rate
1 USD = $1.00 USD
Common Denominations
- • $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100 bills
- • 1¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢ coins
Payment Methods
- • Credit cards widely accepted
- • Apple Pay & Google Pay common
- • Cash still useful for small vendors
- • Venmo popular among locals
💡 Money Tips
- ✓ATMs everywhere (fees vary)
- ✓Most cards work internationally
- ✓Tax not included in prices
- ✓Keep small bills for tips
Tipping Guide
USA
Expected and important - servers rely on tips
Or 15-20% of tab
Add in app or cash
Leave daily or at checkout
For carrying luggage
Optional but appreciated
Mexico
Check if included ("propina incluida")
Similar to restaurants
Not expected but appreciated
Leave in room daily
For carrying luggage
For full service
Canada
Similar to US, calculated on pre-tax
Or 15-20% of tab
Standard practice
Similar to US
For carrying luggage
Round up or skip
ATM & Card Tips
ATM Withdrawals
Use bank ATMs (Citibank, Bank of America, Scotiabank) for better rates and security. Avoid standalone ATMs.
Card Fees
Get a no-foreign-transaction-fee card before your trip. Cards like Chase Sapphire or Capital One have no fees.
Notify Your Bank
Set travel notifications in your banking app before departure to avoid blocked transactions.
Cash Backup
Always carry some local cash for emergencies, small vendors, and areas with poor card connectivity.