What is the best way to acquire Euros?
Throughout Europe, automatic teller machines are plentiful. These will accept bank-cards which run on the Cirrus and Access systems, and any debit or credit card with the VISA or Mastercard symbol. A debit card is a very convenient way of obtaining foreign currency at the best exchange rate. Travelers checks receive a less favorable exchange rate and some banks will not accept them. Also, banking hours in Europe are often very limited, especially in small towns, so it can sometimes be difficult to cash your checks.
