the best rate of exchange but try to avoid going middle of the day as its always busiest then. Do not exchange at your hotel and if you buy anything in GBP do check the vendor's exchange rate and calculations! Lots of ATMs in Bodrum but I usually try to use one attached to a bank during banking hours just to be on the safe side but as mentioned before your bank may well charge for withdrawals. A little tip - if you do the trip to Kos take your ATM card and withdraw the Euros you'll need for the day once you are there. Better rate again. You've picked a lovely time of the year to go to Bodrum, have a great time:o) Hi. Great thread, and nice to see some experts here. I'm taking the wife and children to Gumbet next June 2011. I have been before but that was 15 years ago. I'm concerened about what currency toi take with me from the UK. For example if i want to take 2000, how would you suggest i take this? Pound sterling, travellers cheques, or leave it in my bank? Big big thanks for any guidance. Just don't want anything to spoil my families first every holiday. All the best Darren Hi Darren First of all DON'T take travellers cheques - particularly to Gumbet as there's nowhere to change them! Your hotel may but it will be a rotten rate of exchange and a charge as well. Banks