Cheapest Canadian conversion rates for top tourist destinations, part 3
If you're not sure how you got to Part 3 already, check out Part 1 and Part 2.
Finally, we have arrived at the last installment of the best conversion rates for Canadian travellers. Which means, we’re going to break down how many loonies you’re going to need when you travel to the the final five top tourist destinations for Canadians, as determined by StatsCan.
We’re going to look at the average price of a taxi ride, a nice meal, a local activity, and one whole night at a 4-star hotel in both the local and Canadian currencies to determine where you can get the best bang for your Canadian buck.
To convert currency, we’re using XE, which is liable to fluctuate on a daily basis. In addition, conversion fees, sales taxes and/or tourist taxes are likely to occur. So use this post as a basis if you’re indeed thinking of travelling to any of these popular destinations. At the end, we hope it’ll help you budget a bit!
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11. Ireland;€1 = $1.56CAD
Kiss me I’m ¼ Irish! We're on our way to Dublin and its surrounding neighbourhoods.
€ 26.00 for a 20km cab ride = $40.57 CAD, no tip
€ 15.95 for lunch dinner at Café Restaurant Riba, Stillorgan = $24.89 CAD, no tip
€ 27 for 1 ticket to The Irish Whisky Museum Experience = $42.14 CAD
€ 99.32 for 1 night at O’Callaghan Mont Clare Hotel (4 stars) = $155 CAD
1day total for basics in Dublin
€ 168.27 = $262.61 CAD
12. The Netherlands;€1 = $1.56CAD
Another country that uses the euro! Let’s go to Amsterdam.
€ 52 for a 20km cab ride = $81.16 CAD, no tip
€ 20.95 for a 3-course dinner at The Pantry, Amsterdam = $32.70 CAD, no tip
€ 28.70 for a walking tour of “Coffee Shop” Culture, plus Local Food Sampling = $44.80 CAD
€ 72.40 for 1 night at Amadi Park Hotel (4 stars) = $113 CAD
1day total for basics in Amsterdam
$153.31 = $239.31CAD
13. Hong Kong; $6.13HKD= $1CAD
Hong Kong is a sovereign territory, and former British Colony in southeastern China.
$194 HKD for a 20km cab ride = $31.62 CAD, no tip
$80 HKD dinner at Ho Lee Fook, SoHo = $13.04 CAD, no tip
$198.77 HKD for 1 ride aboard the Aqua Luna, Evening Cruise, Victoria Harbour = 32.40 CAD
$521.46 HKD 1 night at the Panda Hotel (4 stars) = $85 CAD
1day total for basics in Hong Kong
$994.23 HKD = $162.10CAD
14. India;₹50.99 = $1 CAD
Travel the Himalayan peaks to the coastline. East Indians comprise one of the most diverse diasporas in Canada. Mumbai it is.
₹ 422 for a 20km cab ride = $8.27 CAD, no tip
₹ 465 for lunch at Status, Nariman Point = $9.12 CAD, no tip
₹ 1,912.78 for a spot in the Mumbai Bicycle Tour= $37.50 CAD
₹ 5,814.86 for 1 night at The Orchid Mumbai Vile Parle (4 stars) = $114 CAD
1day total for basics in Mumbai
$8,608.63 = $168.89 CAD
15. Barbados; $1.56 BBD = $1 CAD
Barbados is still referred to as “Little Britain”, but we doubt Britain could compete with the weather and vibes found along the Bajan coast.
$70.50 BBD for a 20km cab ride = $45.02 CAD, no tip
$48 BBD for lunch at Animal Flower Cave & Restaurant, Saint Lucy = $30.65 CAD, no tip
$91.13 BBD for the Barbados Shore Excursion (half-day trip) = $58.20 CAD
$248.97 BBD for 1 night at the Butterfly Beach Hotel (4 stars) = $159 CAD
1day total for basics around Barbados
$458.48 BBD = $292.87 CAD
Results
Hong Kong takes the cake on Part 3 at $162.10 CAD for one typical day. In terms of all 15 destinations, Mexico is still one of the cheapest options out there in terms of Canadian conversion. Tell them HUB Insurance Hunter sent you!