How much spending money is reasonable to bring?
Plan to spend anywhere from $2,000 to $3,000 and a credit card. Plan for a grand, and remember to email your parents for more. Oh yeah, the bank ‘Barclays’ is affiliated with Fleet/Bank of America, so you won’t get a fee for using their ATM’s. Good to keep in mind. Maybe like $3000 or more, depending on how crazy you want to be. You can spend a lot less if you don’t do a lot out, and if you don’t go away for your weekends. You can still have a wicked good time. I blew through $2k between train / bus travel, hostels, and pubs. For your first day bring about 50 pounds for a taxi ride to the dorms, a meal and some starter groceries. Otherwise just use an ATM card without international fees. It is safer, more convenient and you can keep track of your spending. Bring some cash to get settled in with, but there are reliable ATMs all up and down King’s Road and they will give you the best rate. I’m not sure what the fees were but I know they weren’t that bad.
