Currency Guide for World Cup 2026: USD, MXN, CAD

Three Currencies

World Cup 2026 spans three countries with three currencies:

• US Dollar (USD) — Used in all 11 US host cities
• Mexican Peso (MXN) — Used in Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara
• Canadian Dollar (CAD) — Used in Toronto and Vancouver

Exchange Tips

• Avoid airport exchange — Worst rates. Use ATMs instead
• Use a travel card — Wise (formerly TransferWise) or Revolut offer great exchange rates with no fees
• ATMs are everywhere — Withdraw local currency from ATMs for the best rates
• Credit cards accepted widely — Visa and Mastercard work almost everywhere in US and Canada. In Mexico, carry cash for smaller shops and street food

Tipping Culture

USA

Tipping is expected and important (servers earn low base wages):

• Restaurants: 15-20% of the bill
• Bars: $1-2 per drink
• Taxis/Uber: 15-20%
• Hotels: $2-5 per night for housekeeping

Mexico

Tipping is appreciated but less rigid:

• Restaurants: 10-15%
• Street food: Not expected, round up if you want
• Taxis: Round up to nearest 10 pesos

Canada

Similar to the US:

• Restaurants: 15-20%
• Bars: $1-2 per drink
• Taxis: 15%