Roll Call Alaska 2015
I know its early but we have been planning for the past 3 months. I know its another 15 months at least till we leave but we are just going crazy... So here is our very rough plan overview. Leave mid...
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Okie Lady Traveler wrote:
We are in Selby, Mt ready to go into Canada tomorrow. The exchange rate on money is $100 US to $120.34 Canadian. Is there a negative to getting enough Canadian cash to pay for gas up to Alaska instead of using credit card? Do all gas stations take Canadian cash? Looks like we would save 20%.
Also is there a better time during the day that would be less traffic at the boarder?
Why do you say you would save 20%? A credit card will charge you the rate of the day, plus maybe a fee. Mine charges the rate of the day plus 2.5%.
Do you know if the banks charges you a fee to exchange money? You could check with your credit card and see what is the exchange rate and fee. The rate right now should be 125 US for 100 Canadian.
Nobody refuse cash and you sure should bring some. I never saw a place where they refuse a Visa or Master card credit card in Canada, but it is nice to have cash just to pay for camping and in case a machine does not have the connection.
