Don’t Get Ripped Off! ✈️ The Ultimate Guide to Currency Exchange at Spain’s Airports (MAD, BCN, VLC & More) and Eurochange Alternatives

Traveling is an adventure, but exchanging money upon arrival or departure can quickly become the first (and most expensive) mistake of your trip. Airport currency exchange offices are notorious for applying unfavorable exchange rates, often being the location with the most expensive currency exchange you’ll find.

At Eurochange, your currency exchange service with home delivery and over 50 offices in Spain, we want you to maximize the value of every Euro. This comprehensive guide provides you with crucial information for the main airports and shows you where to get a fairer and more advantageous currency exchange rate.

⚠️ The Most Expensive Currency Exchange: Avoid Airport Rates

It is an unwritten rule: the convenience of exchanging money right before or after your flight comes at the cost of a significantly worse exchange rate than the “real” or interbank exchange rate.

Airport Currency Exchange Companies operate with a large profit margin, which translates into less foreign currency for your Euros (or vice versa). If you see an office promising “0% Commission,” investigate the exchange rate they are applying, as the cost is often hidden in an inflated rate.

🛒 Get Your VAT Back! Our Tax Free Service with Eurochange

Not only do we offer better exchange rates for your trip, but also the possibility of managing your Tax Free and recovering the VAT on your purchases if you are a non-EU resident.

Eurochange works with providers like Innova Tax Free at specific locations. You can request your VAT refund and, in some of our stores, obtain advance payment of the amount.

Find your nearest Eurochange office and ask about the Tax Free service to travel with more money in your pocket!

📍 Exact Eurochange Locations: Your Fair and Nearby Alternative

Cambiar divisa fuera del aeropuerto con Eurochange te garantiza un mejor tipo de cambio y sin comisiones. Aquí tienes las oficinas de Eurochange más cercanas a los principales aeropuertos:

 
Airport Nearest Eurochange Office (Central/Strategic Location)
Madrid-Barajas (MAD) Madrid Centre: C/ del Carmen, 27. (Central, accessible by Metro/Commuter Train).
Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) Barcelona Sants: Badal Metro Exit, Carrer de Sants 355 Corner with Carrer de Bassegoda, 4, Sants-Montjuïc, 08028 Barcelona. Sants-Badal: C/ de Sants 355.
Valencia (VLC) Eurochange Valencia has several offices along the coast, such as Gandía or the center of Valencia: Plaça de la Mare de Déu, 4, Ciutat Vella, 46001 València (although not at the airport).
Málaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) Málaga Centre: Pl. de la Merced, 9. Torremolinos: C/ San Miguel 27. Benalmádena: Avda. Antonio Machado 48.
Palma de Mallorca (PMI) Palma de Mallorca Centre: Plaça de Santa Eulàlia, 4B. (Close to tourist areas).
Alicante-Elche (ALC) Alicante Centre: C/ Castaños, 6. (Near the Explanada de España).

Remember: You can reserve your currency online with Eurochange and pick it up at your favorite office or have it delivered to your home, ensuring the best price before your trip.

🚗 Additional Tips for Your Airport Transit

  • Parking: Aena airports (Madrid, BCN, Málaga, etc.) offer long-stay, express (free for a limited time), and VIP parking. Check the official websites to book in advance for better rates.

  • Car Rental: Major companies (Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Sixt) have desks in the Arrivals terminals. It is always cheaper to book online.

  • Carry-on Luggage (General Limit): Most low-cost airlines (e.g., Vueling, Ryanair) include only one small piece for free (e.g., 40x30x20 cm) that must fit under the seat. The larger cabin bag (e.g., 55x40x20 cm, 10 kg) must be paid for separately or included in higher fares. Always check your specific airline’s policy to avoid last-minute charges

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