San Diego Currency Exchange Information for new Visitors

The US Dollar

The legal currency in the US is the United States dollar (USD or US$ or $).

Money Exchange (Cash)

Change minimal required currency at the San Diego Airport for immediate needs.

San Diego International airport has currency exchange counters like Travelex currency and other Counters.

San Diego Airport Currency Exchange counter is located in Terminal 2 Baggage Claim area across from carousel 3.

San Diego Airport Terminal 2 Travelex Currency Exchange counter hours: 5 AM - 8 PM (Daily)

In the Greater San Diego Area, Travelex also has Money change counters at :

1). Fashion Valley Simon Mall - Open 10 AM - 9 PM (Daily)

2). University Towne Center - Open 10 AM - 7 PM (Daily)

You can also exchange currency at banks in San Diego, however, you will have to pay fees/commission.

In San Diego Area Banks are generally open from 9 AM- 5 PM on weekdays and closed on Weekends/Public Holidays.

If you are changing a large amount of currency then it is worth checking a few banks as every bank exchange rates and fees differ slightly.

You can also buy US Dollars at home from your bank before getting on to the plane for San Diego.

Credit cards

Your credit card provides you with the best exchange rate for purchases in the US.

Check beforehand with your bank for the additional fees on the top of the exchange rate for using your card in a foreign country.

Visa and Master cards are widely accepted all over in the Greater San Diego area establishments.

ATM

ATM machines allow cash withdrawal in local US$ using international credit cards like Visa/Plus and Mastercard/Cirrus.

Please check with your bank for any additional fees for using your ATM card in a foreign country before you decide to use it.

Traveler cheques

Traveler's cheques are accepted by big hotels and banks in the US.

Traveler cheques may be subject to a fee.