Good idea or should I pay on arrival?
Good idea or should I pay on arrival?
Hello! Planning to prepay my Sharjah rental from the UK to lock in the price. Good idea or should I pay on arrival?
Re: Good idea or should I pay on arrival?
Hello! Prepaying in GBP can be a good strategy if you want certainty. It locks in your cost at today's exchange rate, so if the pound weakens before your trip, you won't pay more. The downside is less flexibility if your plans change. Paying on arrival means the cost depends on whatever the GBP/AED rate is at that time - could be better or worse. Consider your comfort with uncertainty and the cancellation policy. If you do prepay, confirm the price is definitely fixed in GBP. Alternatively, pay on arrival in AED with a no-fee card for the real-time market rate. This guide discusses the tradeoffs: https://www.poundsterlinglive.com/news/ ... hange-rate and helps you decide based on your risk tolerance. Both approaches can work depending on your situation!