Euros are, by a long way, the most popular foreign currency bought by UK travellers. Every year, billions of pounds are exchanged into euros for holidays, business trips, second homes, and regular travel across Europe.
Finding the best euro exchange rate can make a meaningful difference to a travel budget. Typically, when you buy £500 of euros, choosing the right provider can mean up to €50 more compared with poor-value rates in airports or by just walking into a travel bureau.
A common mistake is buying euros at the airport. Airport bureaux rarely display full pricing clearly, and rates are often 10–15% worse than online alternatives.
Similarly, rate boards at a bureau or in-store can be confusing. “we sell” means the provider is selling euros to you. “we buy” means they’re buying euros from you. This confusion can cost travellers money.
That’s why travellers should compare euro exchange rates using a travel money comparison site before buying. Comparing euro rates online shows:
- Today’s best euro exchange rates
- Total cost including fees
- Whether click & collect or home delivery is cheaper
- Delivery or collection fees
- Minimum order thresholds for free delivery
Even if you prefer to collect in-store, securing the rate online first usually results in a better deal than walking into a bureau or in-store and buying euros. Comparing and ordering or buying on-line takes minutes and consistently delivers better value.
Over the past 30 days, the pound has strengthened against the Euro. The best Euro rate rose by 1.53%, from 1.1674 on 15 October 2026 to 1.1853 on 13 November 2026.
This means £1 buys more Euro today than it did at the start of the period.
On a £750 purchase, you would receive about €888.98 today, around €13.43 more than on 15 October 2026.
Euro rates moved around during the month, ranging from 1.1674 on 15 October to 1.1874 on 5 November. That shows why checking live rates before you buy can make a real difference.
Last refreshed at 12:00 on 13 November 2026.