Do Vancouver taxis accept US currency?

Question

Do Vancouver taxis accept US currency?

Answer 1

Yes

Answer 2

Yes.  Most of the main businesses in Vancouver accept US currency, especially those that deal with tourists a lot.  And taxis deal with tourists a lot.  But be prepared to take a big cut in the exchange rate.  Keep in mind the exchange rate has had huge swings and the taxi driver probably isn't bringing your currency directly to the bank, and only get what the bank pays him for it.  So they build in some comfort into what they exchange.

Answer 3

IMO in most cases cannot see a problem with small purchases like that.  The Canadians are not so concerned with the minor fluctuations in currency exchange.(whether the Canadian$ is higher or lower than the US$)  Canadians don't mind to lose a couple of cents.  No biggy.

    Banks and the stock market are the ones that do pay attention to that exchange rate (because of larger amounts than taxi fare).