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  1. B

    2024 Camino Frances to Santiago de Compostela cost

    Just made two first booking for the start of our Camino one SJPDP and Roncesvalles and wow prices are all levels but the base is starting for two around 120euro (175 Cdn) for two beds and some food. 45 day estimate is 7900 +/-. Prices have jumped over our last visit. Second thoughts now on a 45...
  2. C

    What are most people finding as the daily expense of a 2-3 month Camino walk?

    I’m not at all certain what the daily experience will be, which is the most encouraging aspect of this adventure. I’m am curious as to what the average daily expense most hikers engage? I’m thinking once or twice a week I might stop at a nicer hotel, but for the most part I’m looking to the...
  3. MARSKA

    Pocket coin pouch for those EU coins?

    OK this is kinda trivial- but it BUGS me so much ..... those EU coins jangling around in my pockets - heavy, damaging the pocket material. So I've decided to bring some type of a pocket-size coin purse or pouch. OMG there are TONS of them. Buit none seem to be quite right - Looking for...
  4. Liddybee

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    Question… I’ve read with interest several threads on using a Spanish SIM or eSIM while on the Camino and I’m curious how people handle two factor authentication when logging into a bank site for example. Doesn’t that authentication code go to the phone’s registered number and if so how do you...
  5. judydaisy

    Scam & booking.com

    Yes, I have fallen for it! What an idiot. I am always telling people to be careful when purchasing on-line. I am planning a shortish camino (Roncesvalles to Logroño) in September of this year. I often use Booking. Com for searching out accommodation and other things. I have a hotel booked in...
  6. ChrissyandElise

    Reserving albergue with a credit card

    Hello pilgrims! My daughter and I are planning our first Camino in May (SJPP to SDC), love this community, we've learned so much from all of you. We're having so much fun planning backpacks and removing ounces here and there. Today's question - I'm currently booking our first 3 nights (only)...
  7. santhi

    How much cash should i bring on my Camino?

    Hi Guys. This question is related to Camino Frances. I will be walking the full distance next spring. How much cash do I bring along on my camino? I will be bringing along my credit card but have heard so many pilgrims say that the hostels only accept cash. It doesn't make sense to bring along...
  8. ellispraggon

    Starting the Camino from the end of Le Puy/ Arles

    Hello everyone! This will be my first camino and I'm doing it solo. I'd love to start the camino along the Arles/ Le Puy route 7 to 10 days before arriving at st Jean Pied de Port for the Frances. Wondering if anyone has done this? Does anyone have advice for linking the end of the Arles segment...
  9. B

    Cost - Frances vs. Portuguese?

    Hi. I plan to walk either the French or Portuguese caminos next year with family members and am working out a budget. Since I want to keep costs to a minimum, is the Portuguese camino cheaper than the French route for food and accommodation? On average, how much did people pay, per day, this...
  10. NZjim

    Cost

    my daughter and I are walking the Camino starting from Porto on the 5th January. We are just wondering what the average cost of accommodation along the walk as well as daily costs NZjim
  11. G

    Advice on phone carriers and banking options for Australians on the VdlP

    Hi everyone, i was wondering if anybody from Australia had any tips on what carrier to use for my phone, and also what i should take for credit cards/debit cards on the Camino? I have read that i should take 2 forms of credit cards/debit cards just in case one doesn't work. Any help would be...
  12. N

    2023 Costs of Caminho Portugues Central (Ex Porto)

    Hi all, I am planning to do the Caminho Portuges from Porto in May 2024. Coastal till Vila do Conde and then on to the Central route. I wanted to ask if anybody can state what I require in regards of daily costs based on their experienece (maybe 2023? Experience?). Based on my 2022 guide and...
  13. J Willhaus

    Schwab account questions

    This is for those of you who use a Schwab debit account on the Camino. Here at home in the US, I can use my debit card from a non-Schwab bank as I would a credit card for purchases like groceries, gas, dining out, etc. and not just for accessing cash at an ATM. If I use it for Hotels, they put a...
  14. Sjp007

    Are prepaid credit cards accepted in Spain?

    Has anyone used a refillable “Pay as You Go”or “Pre-Paid” type credit card on the Camino, are they accepted in Spain?
  15. Anniesantiago

    Do taxis take credit cards now?

    I recently told someone they would need cash for taxis and small villages and was informed by several other people that they had used a credit card exclusively on the Camino Frances, even with taxis and albergues. I was surprised! I mean that's good news but a big change to me. I didn't walk...
  16. J

    Amount of euros

    How many euros do you carry while on the Camino?
  17. Happyinharrogate

    Cash or Cards on the Norte route

    Will I need to take much cash with me for my Camino Norte starting this month or will most cafes/ restaurants and hostels along the way accept cards?? Would welcome people’s recent experiences of this And specifically guidance on what kind of place will need cash.
  18. D

    Wise card/app

    Hey guys! Do you know the Wise card/app (https://wise.com/) is acceptable along the Camiño? Best regards, Diogo
  19. Celi Anatrella

    Credit cards or cash?

    Are credit cards accepted in most albergues in the Camino del Norte or cash required? What about for restaurants? Thank you kindly!
  20. KateDuncan

    Any recommendations on accessing money for Camino walk in Europe?

    Hello folks- am preparing for my first Camino walk on late August to early October along Camino Frances and am wondering about accessing money, without additional fees on top of exchange (I’m from Canada). Travellers cheques were so easy in by-gone days. In Canada we don’t have great fintech...

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