Kiev ban over turned

[feedthegoat27]

Does anyone know whether it's best to pre book a taxi from the airport or not

I've read that metered taxis are plentiful from the airport, and a one way journey will cost about 7 quid for the 30/40 min journey. Even cheaper if can get a few in per taxi.

 

[mcfc1632]

I was on that flight but then booked for the Tuesday - going all that way might as well have a look at the city.

 

[toppo606]

Is that you tueart?, I'm Adams dad, (topping), we are all on that flight, so if it is you I'll see you at check in or in the queue, we are staying at the Ukraine hotel, cheers, Steve.

 

[MadchesterCity]

Wish I was doing this trip

 

[squirtyflower]

Anyone been able to sort out Ukrainian currency from over here?

 

[feedthegoat27]

Anyone been able to sort out Ukrainian currency from over here?

Think it's only available online through very select websites, doesn't appear to be readily available. ATM withdrawal for me upon landing in Kiev. I get fee free withdrawals abroad through my bank anyway :)

 

[didsburyblu]

Anyone been able to sort out Ukrainian currency from over here?

Nope I was wondering if there was a few of us we could maybe group together and buy in bulk as the exchanges dont stock it and to order in youd probably need a minimum order.

 

[squirtyflower]

Nope I was wondering if there was a few of us we could maybe group together and buy in bulk as the exchanges dont stock it and to order in youd probably need a minimum order.

Think it's only available online through very select websites, doesn't appear to be readily available. ATM withdrawal for me upon landing in Kiev. I get fee free withdrawals abroad through my bank anyway :)

I've seen one online firm that is offering the money but at 31 to the pound rather than 37, and it also said ring to check for availability

 

[squirtyflower]

Nope I was wondering if there was a few of us we could maybe group together and buy in bulk as the exchanges dont stock it and to order in youd probably need a minimum order.

Be good to meet up if you're going over

 

[didsburyblu]

Be good to meet up if you're going over

Yeah I'm in the Tuesday flight from Gatwick. I'll make some enquiries see itch can find any decent exchanges otherwise it's going to 've cash at the atm's

 

[squirtyflower]

Yeah I'm in the Tuesday flight from Gatwick. I'll make some enquiries see itch can find any decent exchanges otherwise it's going to 've cash at the atm's

I'm on the Tuesday flight from Gatwick as well

 

[didsburyblu]

I'm on the Tuesday flight from Gatwick as well

I'm on same one as Bill if that's the one your on? Think it's about 12.20

 

[squirtyflower]

I'm on same one as Bill if that's the one your on? Think it's about 12.20

I'm with Bill, for penance

 

[feedthegoat27]

I've seen one online firm that is offering the money but at 31 to the pound rather than 37, and it also said ring to check for availability

Reckon it will work out better to take whatever hit your bank lump you with for an ATM withdrawal, you'll get rinsed on the exchange rate over here imo.

 

[squirtyflower]

Reckon it will work out better to take whatever hit your bank lump you with for an ATM withdrawal, you'll get rinsed on the exchange rate over here imo.

I'm thinking the same, that's almost a 12% charge

 

[feedthegoat27]

I'm thinking the same, that's almost a 12% charge

The tricky part will be gauging how much you're gonna need, as I'm sure most people won't want to make more than 1 withdrawal, but equally you don't wanna be stuck with a load of excess currency that might be tricky to change back (keep any receipts, people!). On a similar note, I'd certainly inform your bank that you're going to Kiev if you do plan on using your card over there, otherwise they might well block the account if they see random transactions from the Ukraine!

 

[squirtyflower]

The tricky part will be gauging how much you're gonna need, as I'm sure most people won't want to make more than 1 withdrawal, but equally you don't wanna be stuck with a load of excess currency that might be tricky to change back (keep any receipts, people!). On a similar note, I'd certainly inform your bank that you're going to Kiev if you do plan on using your card over there, otherwise they might well block the account if they see random transactions from the Ukraine!

Had considered warning the bank after reading about it on tripadvisor, the difficulty is knowing how much to take/withdraw
I believe it's relatively cheap but I have expensive tastes, lol

 

[feedthegoat27]

Had considered warning the bank after reading about it on tripadvisor, the difficulty is knowing how much to take/withdraw
I believe it's relatively cheap but I have expensive tastes, lol

If it's as cheap as people say (40p a pint, £7 for a 30 min airport taxi), and your hotel is already paid for.....£50 a day?! I really don't know haha perhaps those heading over on the Tuesday can do us Wednesday travellers a favour and let us know how much essential items (beer, food) cost :)

Yeah I'd deffo just give your bank a heads up. I'm with Nationwide and they are usually good for this stuff; they advise to use your card in the airport before you fly, and I've never been blocked abroad, but this is Ukraine, so I've left a note on my web banking file that I'm in Kiev from 24th-26th.

 

[Bill]

Don't remember any of these issues when we went for the Europa a bit back. I'm sure I just changed money at the co-op.

 

[Chappie]

Anyone been able to sort out Ukrainian currency from over here?

ATM at airport,plus all major hotels exchange your money.
We exchanged ours last time in the hotel Ukraine.
Weve booked a minivan from the airport,paying in Euros and all other taxis will take euros as payment if you cant find an Atm in the airport.
Don' t exchange to much money as you wont need that much,50/100 pounds goes along way in Kiev,and make sure you change your moneyback over there