The general consensus is that you should have $50 to $100 in cash per day for each traveler.
How much cash should I have on hand?
While you're working, we recommend you set aside at least $1,000 for emergencies to start and then build up to an amount that can cover three to six months of expenses.
How much cash should I bring travelling?
How much does the average person carry in cash?
For many Americans, cash is not king. More than three-quarters of respondents to a recent U.S. Bank survey said they never carry more than $50 in currency with them. Nearly one-quarter said they keep $10 or less.
How much cash should I take to Europe?
As you can see from our travel costs table above, some European cities are cheaper or more expensive than others. As a general rule, though, it's a good idea to budget at least $100 a day for your vacation.
How many Americans do not carry cash?
In 2022, about 41% of Americans said none of their purchases in a typical week were paid for using cash, up from 29% in 2018 and 24% in 2015. Among affluent households, 59% said they didn't use cash for any typical weekly purchases.