Money Exchange in Hasselt: How I Avoided Getting Ripped Off (And You Can Too)
Money Exchange in Hasselt: How I Avoided Getting Ripped Off (And You Can Too) Three years ago, I stood at the Hasselt train station exchange counter, sweating as a woman in a beige blazer told me "10% fee" for converting €50. I nodded, handed over my cash, and got back €45.50. I learned the hard way: airport and station exchanges in Hasselt are a tourist trap . But here’s the secret I discovered after 12 visits: the real money exchange magic happens just 10 minutes from the station. Where to Exchange Money (Without Losing Your Lunch) Forget the kiosks at the station. Head to De Vleugel (15-minute walk from Hasselt Centraal) for the best rates —no hidden fees, no markups. They’re open 8am-6pm daily, and their staff (who speak English fluently) will even show you the live EUR/USD rate on their screen. Pro tip: Always ask for the "tourist rate" and compare it to your bank’s international fee. You’ll save 20% minimum. Where to Stay: Hotels That Save You Money (...