How much cash should I bring to Spain?

Use your debit card to get most of your money after you arrive in Spain. You can get your first wad of cash from an ATM at your arrival airport. Bring a couple hundred euros in cash (don't get notes higher than 50€!) for situations where you can't use an ATM.



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The takeaway on getting money in Spain Pay everything with your travel debit card and forget about hidden fees. Use your debit card to get most of your money after you arrive in Spain. You can get your first wad of cash from an ATM at your arrival airport.

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For starters, the typical cost of a week-long trip to Spain for an individual fluctuates between $1,100-$2,257. For a couple, it appears to average between $1,900-$3,800.

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What is the minimum amount required for Spain? Currently, the minimum amount is 100 euros per person per day, with a minimum of 900 euros or its legal equivalent in foreign currency (with effect from January 1, 2022).

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What is 85 euro a day rule? Current rules on Spain's Ministry of Interior website say: Currently, the minimum amount of money that you need to prove you have is €100 per person per day (£85), with a minimum of €900 (or its equivalent in foreign money) effective from January 1, 2022.

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Therefore, you do not necessarily need to exchange money before traveling to Spain if you plan on using your card for most transactions. Just make sure that your credit card waives international card transaction fees, otherwise, those fees will add on very quickly.

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Spain defines 'sufficient financial means' as access to €109 (£93) - or the equivalent in another currency, per person per day. For a family of five, this equates to €545 per day or €7,630 for a two-week holiday in Spain, reports Birmingham Live.

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You'll typically spend about $34 on food and $25 on local transportation daily. Also, expect to pay between $55 and $65 for accommodation per night. On average, a three-day visit to Spain will cost you about $381, while a week-long trip will cost around $889.

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Visitors from the UK may be asked to prove they have at least €100 (£85.22) to spend in Spain per day, and a further minimum of €900 (£766.94), or its legal equivalent in foreign currency.

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Additional documents you may need for travel to Spain You may also be asked to prove that you have enough money for your stay. The required amount is roughly €108 per person per day with a minimum of €900 in total. Anyone asked can use cash, cheques, traveller's cheques or bank account statements as proof of funds.

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If you're by yourself, you can live on €1,000 per month in Spain. This includes room rent, groceries, health insurance, rare use of public transport, eating out a few times a month and shopping moderately.

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Tipping in Spain works differently: The customer actually has the option to not leave any tip at all. However, restaurants expect a 10% tip on each bill—although it's not a formal rule, and that percentage is much lower than tipping practices in other countries.

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