Question 1

Why do I enter the exchange rate manually?

Accepted Answer

Exchange rates move constantly and vary by provider (bank, card network, cash exchange). Enter the rate you'll actually get — check your bank or card issuer, or a converter site — for the most accurate result rather than a rate that's already stale by the time you travel.

Question 2

How do I find today's exchange rate?

Accepted Answer

Search '[home currency] to [destination currency]' in any search engine, or check your bank/card issuer's rate — card networks often add a small markup over the market rate, so use the rate you'll actually be charged if you know it.

Question 3

What should I put in 'fixed costs'?

Accepted Answer

Anything you'll pay for once, upfront, separate from daily spending — flights, prepaid hotels, travel insurance, visa fees. Keep recurring costs like meals and activities in your daily budget instead.

Question 4

Why include a buffer?

Accepted Answer

Trips almost always cost more than planned — currency fluctuations, an unplanned activity, a higher-than-expected meal. A 10-15% buffer absorbs these without blowing your budget.

Question 5

Should my daily budget include accommodation?

Accepted Answer

If you're paying for lodging day-by-day (not prepaid), include it in your daily budget. If it's prepaid, put it in fixed costs instead so you don't double-count it.

Question 6

Can I save or share my results?

Accepted Answer

Yes — use Share to copy a link that reproduces your exact inputs, or log in to save your calculation and revisit it later from your history.

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