Las Vegas - currency

You could be forgiven for thinking the currency in Las Vegas is poker chips, but you will need to take some US Dollars to splash the cash in Sin City. While there are plenty of ATMs and exchange booths (some of the Casinos have a good exchange rate), you’ll want a fistful of dollars to pay for taxis, tips, and snacks when you arrive. Order your travel money from Thomas Cook, it can be delivered straight to your door, so that's one easy thing ticked off your holiday prep list!

Cards are accepted in most shops, bars and restaurants as well as the casinos, who are more than happy to take your money, regardless of how you pay. However, don’t gamble on those nasty hidden extras – check with your card provider before you go to see what they charge for transactions abroad. These fees can be pretty high and add a percentage on each time to use you card to pay or withdraw currency in Las Vegas, leaving you with a nasty headache and an empty wallet at the end of your trip.