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Don’t buy these 5 foolish things at the airport because they’re 2 to 3 times more expensive, especially the first item.

These items should be purchased in advance at home instead of buying them at the airport.

7 February, 2024

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Beverages

Travel to Blank recommends bringing an empty water bottle through security check and then filling it up at the gate before boarding the plane. After passing through security, you can find water filters in the waiting area.

This not only helps you save money but also ensures that you have enough water when traveling, without having to buy additional bottles. The same principle applies to food before heading to the airport, buying a sandwich or snacks is a good way to do this.

Souvenirs

The prices of souvenirs at the airport are usually twice as high as those in city stores and have fewer options. Travel to Blank advises you to plan ahead and purchase souvenirs at stores in your destination.

Duty-Free Shopping

Shopping at duty-free stores is usually not a good choice as it can make you spend more. Unless you are lucky enough to come across a big discount, you may end up paying the equivalent or even higher than the prices outside and have fewer options.

However, in some cases, the prices at duty-free stores can still be cheaper than in some countries, such as Ecuador in South America, due to high taxes in that country. The easiest way is to search on Amazon or Google and compare prices before making a purchase.

Currency Exchange

The exchange rates at the airport are usually not the best ones, as many people think that it’s not possible to exchange money in the city. We advise you to wait until you reach the city before exchanging money to get the best rates. If you need to exchange money at the airport to pay for transportation fees, do it after passport and customs check, as the exchange rates may be better.

Alternatively, you can use ATMs to withdraw cash as banks only charge a processing fee of 1%, including currency conversion fees. If you want to withdraw cash from ATMs, you can withdraw a larger amount at once to avoid increasing processing fees due to multiple withdrawals of small amounts, or contact the bank for information on their foreign exchange policies and transaction fees.

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