Do I Need to Get Pesos for Cancun?

Should I exchange money before I travel to Cancun? Speaking of cash, yes, you'll want to exchange your currency for Mexican pesos before traveling to Cancun. ... Although many restaurants and shops in Cancun accept USD, you'll get a better price if you don't have to deal with the fluctuating exchange rate.

How much pesos do I need for Cancun?

For non All-Inclusive vacations we budget about 1000-1200 pesos per day for the two of us- this amount is for drinks and food and cab fare and tips and other minor incidentals, not tours or fishing or diving. Maybe another 5000 pesos for that, or so, for a week trip, say.

Should you get pesos before going Mexico?

It's recommended that you buy pesos before you land in Mexico, just in case you need the cash. According to this USA Today article, the most economical way to do this is to buy pesos from your bank in the U.S. Most banks will do this for free, especially if you're not withdrawing a significant amount of money.