Spending time in EdinburghCard and contactless payments are now more common than cash, and they're the easiest way to pay on public transport too – if you use cash on a bus, you'll need exact change, or a pass is a good alternative.
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It's not always better to exchange before you flyIf you're travelling with a popular currency such as US dollars or GBP, you're unlikely to have issues exchanging your currency once you touch down.
Some taxis in Edinburgh now accept card payments. To find out if they do, you can look for a sign on the taxi's window or you can simply ask your driver. Tipping in Edinburgh is not a requirement, and is not very frequent, however, you can always round up the final price.
Black cabs in EdinburghThey are also ideal for transporting large items of luggage because of this. You will also find slightly larger taxis, resembling minivans, which are capable of carrying seven passengers. You can pay by cash or card, but cash is recommended as there is a 5% surcharge for card payments.
Edinburgh is an expensive city by UK standards but not when we compare it to the capital London. Average rents for a 1 bedroom apartment stand at around $810pcm. For a large 3 bedroom apartment expect to pay around $1,240 a month. If you decide to live outside of the city center prices are much more reasonable.