Money for SB

FloRida~Cancun · 02-10-2010, 02:02 PM

This will be my first time in Cancun and I'll be there for 7 days starting march 8th. My question/questions is...

#1- Will $1,000 be enough cash to last the week down there(clubs, food, taxi(split 4 ways though)ALCOHOL.....) I'm not sure what else I would need money for down there but maybe somebody could fill me in because I'm sure you guys have been there more then I lol.

#2- How much $ was it to get a taxi to take you from the airport to your room? And since I'm comming on the 8th of March i am assuming that the airport will be filled with Spring Breakers? How difficult will it be to get a taxi in a reasonable amount of time?

Thanks.

Fletch · 02-10-2010, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by FloRida~Cancun

This will be my first time in Cancun and I'll be there for 7 days starting march 8th. My question/questions is...

#1- Will $1,000 be enough cash to last the week down there(clubs, food, taxi(split 4 ways though)ALCOHOL.....) I'm not sure what else I would need money for down there but maybe somebody could fill me in because I'm sure you guys have been there more then I lol.

#2- How much $ was it to get a taxi to take you from the airport to your room? And since I'm comming on the 8th of March i am assuming that the airport will be filled with Spring Breakers? How difficult will it be to get a taxi in a reasonable amount of time?

Thanks.

1. You should be ok with that amount, and if youre splitting everything then definitely no issue

2. Do NOT take a taxi from the airport to the hotel, that will run you an arm and a leg....check this link out for the best deals on private transfers

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FloRida~Cancun · 02-10-2010, 02:22 PM

Thanks man!!

Nuno · 02-10-2010, 02:30 PM

definately take a transfer

i believe roundtrip its 17 bucks a person

FloRida~Cancun · 02-10-2010, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Nuno

definately take a transfer

i believe roundtrip its 17 bucks a person

Yeah i just looked at that and we will be doing the transfer now! Thanks !

Fletch · 02-10-2010, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FloRida~Cancun

Thanks man!!

no prob any other questions let us know

FloRida~Cancun · 02-10-2010, 05:14 PM

hw711 · 02-10-2010, 06:52 PM

I'd never have that much cash around. I usually take out 3000 pesos from the ATM at a time, put 2000 pesos in the safe and never carry more than 1000 pesos on me.

BCstandsFor · 02-10-2010, 11:24 PM

I like to carry american money.

a G should be enough. just be careful not to be too drunk one night and go crazy, it happens.

FloRida~Cancun · 02-10-2010, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BCstandsFor

I like to carry american money.

a G should be enough. just be careful not to be too drunk one night and go crazy, it happens.

I hope not, but I kinda did that this past weekend in panama city lol

HammieJ · 02-11-2010, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by FloRida~Cancun

I hope not, but I kinda did that this past weekend in panama city lol

i also would suggest not including any money for taxi at all. the bus rides down town are half the fun and will take you anywhere for less than a buck. They do NOT give change though so you'll have to get pesos unless you'd like to be ripped off each time! lol

DConCT · 02-11-2010, 09:10 AM

It's Mexico. Use pesos.

And don't take all that cash with you. I still don't understand that. There's no reason to risk losing your money when using an ATM card is easy and has the best conversion rate.

FloRida~Cancun · 02-11-2010, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by HammieJ

i also would suggest not including any money for taxi at all. the bus rides down town are half the fun and will take you anywhere for less than a buck. They do NOT give change though so you'll have to get pesos unless you'd like to be ripped off each time! lol

Thanks for the tip!

FloRida~Cancun · 02-11-2010, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by DConCT

It's Mexico. Use pesos.

And don't take all that cash with you. I still don't understand that. There's no reason to risk losing your money when using an ATM card is easy and has the best conversion rate.

I guess what I was meaning was $1,000 budget.

DConCT · 02-11-2010, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by FloRida~Cancun

I guess what I was meaning was $1,000 budget.

for one week $1000 should be more than enough.

if your hotel is all-inclusive you'll need less.

Clubs are around $40-50USD/night plus tips.
bus is US$0.75 each ride.... cheapest, easiest way to get around.

If you figure +/- $100/day you'll be in the ballpark.

$1000 will let you do a couple extra excursions/buy a few rounds at Slices.

FloRida~Cancun · 02-11-2010, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DConCT

for one week $1000 should be more than enough.

if your hotel is all-inclusive you'll need less.

Clubs are around $40-50USD/night plus tips.
bus is US$0.75 each ride.... cheapest, easiest way to get around.

If you figure +/- $100/day you'll be in the ballpark.

$1000 will let you do a couple extra excursions/buy a few rounds at Slices.

Good info bro I appreciate it.

1 more question.. Food? My resort is all inclusive but we opted out of that so I will be needing to buy my own food. Are the prices reasonable around there and is there any places you can recommend for cheap food that won't get us sick? thanks!

JS__87 · 02-12-2010, 06:35 AM

I was gunna bring $1500 for two weeks, our hotel is all inclusive so we are gunna be eating there and drinking as much as possible before we go out at night

Anyone suggest I need to bring more, or will that be enough?

ToriB · 02-12-2010, 08:30 AM

My Dad was just here and opted out of the All inclusive which was $12 extra a day and the breakfast alone was that price. Buying food in the Hotel Zone is a little pricey. So if your room has a kitchenette, go to WalMart or Chedraui. Nothing in the HZ should get you sick...maybe a random street vendor downtown, but I have yet to have any issues.

FloRida~Cancun · 02-12-2010, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ToriB

My Dad was just here and opted out of the All inclusive which was $12 extra a day and the breakfast alone was that price. Buying food in the Hotel Zone is a little pricey. So if your room has a kitchenette, go to WalMart or Chedraui. Nothing in the HZ should get you sick...maybe a random street vendor downtown, but I have yet to have any issues.

Yeah we'll probably stock up at wal-mart. Thanks !

HammieJ · 03-02-2010, 09:19 AM

Does anyone know how much frogs is? Or sweet?

Boxy · 03-02-2010, 09:20 AM

$40 i seem to remember.

mormis · 03-02-2010, 10:23 AM

i just heard that Sweet is around 250 pesos... which i find really cheap... around 17-18 USD for open bar... we'll see woooooooooo

HammieJ · 03-02-2010, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mormis

i just heard that Sweet is around 250 pesos... which i find really cheap... around 17-18 USD for open bar... we'll see woooooooooo

i heard that is only if u can prove you are a mexican. its different for tourist i think

DConCT · 03-02-2010, 01:56 PM

Once again... why the hell would anyone bring $1000-$2000 cash to a place where you don't know the staff, you'll be sh$tfaced drunk the whole time, and if people see you peeling off bills they'll want to have some of it?

This is 2010. Use the ATM. Follow Henry's advise.

army21 · 03-02-2010, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DConCT

Once again... why the hell would anyone bring $1000-$2000 cash to a place where you don't know the staff, you'll be sh$tfaced drunk the whole time, and if people see you peeling off bills they'll want to have some of it?

This is 2010. Use the ATM. Follow Henry's advise.

I am just bring $500.00 in cash! I should be good.

italianhotshot · 03-02-2010, 02:03 PM

What is the fee for the atms there?

italianhotshot · 03-02-2010, 02:04 PM

Also, is 11/1 still the exchange?

army21 · 03-02-2010, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by italianhotshot

Also, is 11/1 still the exchange?

i believe its 10/1 and yes there is ATM's

italianhotshot · 03-02-2010, 02:19 PM

Just found this. Hope it helps others.

12.75 Pesos - $1 U.S.

The exchange rate for the Mexican Peso was last updated on March 1, 2010

army21 · 03-02-2010, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by italianhotshot

Just found this. Hope it helps others.

12.75 Pesos - $1 U.S.

The exchange rate for the Mexican Peso was last updated on March 1, 2010

Oh ok thanks for the update! This will come in handy!

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02-12-2010, 06:35 AM	#17
JS__87 Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 11th Jan 2010 Posts: 24	I was gunna bring $1500 for two weeks, our hotel is all inclusive so we are gunna be eating there and drinking as much as possible before we go out at night Anyone suggest I need to bring more, or will that be enough? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

02-10-2010, 02:02 PM	#1
FloRida~Cancun Cancuncare Regular Join Date: 26th Jan 2010 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 190	Money for SB This will be my first time in Cancun and I'll be there for 7 days starting march 8th. My question/questions is... #1- Will $1,000 be enough cash to last the week down there(clubs, food, taxi(split 4 ways though)ALCOHOL.....) I'm not sure what else I would need money for down there but maybe somebody could fill me in because I'm sure you guys have been there more then I lol. #2- How much $ was it to get a taxi to take you from the airport to your room? And since I'm comming on the 8th of March i am assuming that the airport will be filled with Spring Breakers? How difficult will it be to get a taxi in a reasonable amount of time? Thanks. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

02-12-2010, 08:30 AM	#18
ToriB Cancuncare Sun Care Advisor Join Date: 23rd Jan 2009 Location: Cancun via PHILLY!!! Posts: 1,199	My Dad was just here and opted out of the All inclusive which was $12 extra a day and the breakfast alone was that price. Buying food in the Hotel Zone is a little pricey. So if your room has a kitchenette, go to WalMart or Chedraui. Nothing in the HZ should get you sick...maybe a random street vendor downtown, but I have yet to have any issues. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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03-02-2010, 10:23 AM	#22
mormis Moderator woooo!!!! Join Date: 10th Jan 2008 Location: Cancun woooo Posts: 2,651	i just heard that Sweet is around 250 pesos... which i find really cheap... around 17-18 USD for open bar... we'll see woooooooooo Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Norma facebook: norma villar (mormis.1@gmail.com)

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03-02-2010, 02:19 PM	#29
italianhotshot Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 17th Feb 2010 Posts: 61	Just found this. Hope it helps others. 12.75 Pesos - $1 U.S. The exchange rate for the Mexican Peso was last updated on March 1, 2010 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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