Fall of the dollar: expert comments on the ideal time to schedule international travel

Last Wednesday (21), the dollar reached R$ 4.76, the lowest price since May last year. Marked by the good price of the currency, the month of June has been shown to be a propitious moment to take the international travel of the paper. A maxmiles — travel tech that offers smart ways to research and buy promotional airline ticketshotels and travel packages — brings answers to the main questions at this moment.

First of all, it is important to reinforce that the fall of the dollar makes traveling cheaper not only to the United States, but also to almost all of Europe, since the fall of the dollar can influence the price of the euro. Therefore, the planning tips apply to several destinations and different types of trips can fit in your pocket:

• AIRLINE TICKETS — To begin with, the tip is define the destination and buy the airline tickets in advance. The guidance is valid for all periods of the year, but, with the fall of the currency, it may be possible to find sections with even cheaper prices.
• PURCHASE OF DOLLARS — With the destination chosen and the airline tickets in hand, it’s time to separate the budget for the currency conversion. The second tip is related to the main question of travelers: what is the right time to buy the dollars? For Juliana Abrantes, Commercial Manager at Maxmilhas, it all depends on how far in advance the trip is purchased. If the date is already close, the ideal thing is for the purchase to be made as soon as possible, but if it is possible to wait a little longer, buying gradually is a good strategy to save money. The advice is to follow the price and take advantage of the declines to buy small quantities. That way, you don’t risk buying everything at once today and having another drop in the currency’s price tomorrow.
• PURCHASE LIMIT — It is worth remembering that there is no limit value for the purchase of foreign currency, but, at the time of boarding, the tourist must pay attention to the inspection rules when the total amount in cash exceeds 10,000, regardless of the currency. The rule does not apply to credit or debit cards, only physical ballots.
• CREDIT CARD – With the fall of the dollar, the moment is also suitable to plan the experiences of the trip, such as tours, tickets to museums and shows, gastronomic experiences, etc. In these cases, the tip is to make the purchase in cash (in boleto or debit), outside of the credit card. “Many people do not know, but, in addition to the addition of taxes (the well-known IOF), international purchases are debited using the quotation on the day of payment of the invoice, which means that the dollar may be higher and the result of the conversion end. very high. Choosing a good payment method is essential”, shares Abrantes.

In addition to considering the currency rate, Juliana Abrantes suggests that the traveler consider a few more steps for an economical trip: “In addition to buying airline tickets, it is also worth checking accommodation reservations and tour packages, especially in destinations with high demand. A lot of research and planning are the secrets to cheaper international travel”.

*With advisory information

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