How Canadians can save on exchange rates while travelling

Amid the flurry of pre-vacation packing and prep, it's easy to forget considerations about the best way to pay for things abroad.

Here’s what to know when seeking cost-effective methods of spending money overseas.

The best-case scenario is using a credit card, said Hayley Berg, lead economist at Montreal-based travel data firm Hopper.

They’re not accepted at every roadside stand or backwoods bar, but they’re widely used in most countries, particularly in cities and other popular tourism destinations.