Money exchange at Bole | Ethiopia - Lonely Planet Forum

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Mon, 02 Feb 2015 04:30:21 +0000

I will be arriving at Bole then flying up to Lalibela a few hours later. How's the exchange rate at the airport? Should I change a lot there or wait until I get to Lalibela.

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Mon, 02 Feb 2015 08:47:03 +0000

The exchange rate in the airport was very good when I travelled (2012). I got a higher rate at the airport than the banks in Addis.

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Mon, 02 Feb 2015 13:44:42 +0000

Do**it at bole. Much quicker. Rates hardlydiffer anywhere inside Eth.

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Mon, 02 Feb 2015 18:36:41 +0000

Even if the rate at Bole is "good", it's not a good idea to change too much money in one time.
For security reason, it will be better to change as soon as you need EBR, but step by step.
You can use a mix of $ and/or € but also credit card at some ATM in main cities (not only In Addis)

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Wed, 04 Feb 2015 11:58:21 +0000

In response to #3

About the same rates on Bole as in town. Two forex at the airport. You can change while waiting your luggage.

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Thu, 19 Feb 2015 17:36:26 +0000

There's also an ATM after customs. If you're flying to Lalibela you have to go through customs and change terminals. Ofcourse it's best not to solely rely on ATMs. We arrived at night when the forex was closed.

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Sat, 20 Feb 2016 01:00:34 +0000

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