US Dollars for Taxi in Vancouver?

[dmfriedman]

I'll be staying overnight near the airport next week before boarding Carnival Spirit at Canada Place. When I take a taxi from the hotel to the pier, will they generally accept US Dollars at a reasonable exchange rate, or should I convert a little bit of money just for that?

 

I'll also do a tiny bit of shopping (picking up Pepsi and bottled water) after I check my luggage at the pier, but for that I figure I'll just use my credit card.

 

Thanks!

 

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[Urban trekker]

You probably won't get a very good exchange rate on the taxi - almost all taxis take credit cards - use it and you will get a better rate.

 

Enjoy your cruise and Vancouver

 

Dennis

 

Sun Princess to Alaska May 2000

Norwegian Sun - Panama Canal 4/11/04

Norwegian Sun - Pacific Coastal 4/27/04

[grouchy]

Take a Black Top or Checker Cab-they will have the rate posted beside their ID.

 

Time for another Cruise!

[Beachcombers]

Banks are still the best for exchange.. convert a few dollars and save yourself the hassle

[Michelle!]

The only place I would not use US dollars is in the taxi's - I wish I could say that all our drivers are perfect and would never consider taking advantage. I have heard many stories that tell me otherwise.

 

Use your credit card and save the hassle - maybe exchange a few dollars when you get to your hotel for pocket money.

 

Have Fun!