Currency Converter
Pick a country to see how far your money goes there before you travel.
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Rates are indicative and for trip-planning only — they are not live market rates. Always check the rate your bank or exchange counter actually offers before transacting.
Exchange rate
1 INR = 0.012 USD
India (Indian Rupee) → United States (US Dollar)
Quick reference
Knowing the approximate exchange rate before you travel helps you budget for accommodation, food and local transport, and spot when a vendor or exchange counter is quoting you a poor rate. Use this converter alongside our visa guides and baggage guide when planning an international trip.
Build a realistic travel budget
A headline rate tells you how currencies compare, but your actual cost depends on payment method, provider margin and fees. Use the converter for a baseline, then add a buffer for card markup or cash-exchange spread.
Estimate accommodation, transport, meals, tickets and shopping in the destination currency.
Check your card's forex markup or the money changer's buy/sell spread rather than comparing rates alone.
Allow extra room for rate movement, deposits, tips and unplanned transport.
Smart travel tips
When a terminal offers INR or local currency, local currency often avoids the merchant's dynamic currency conversion markup.
Carry a modest cash reserve and at least two payment methods stored separately.
For cash, ask how much foreign currency you receive after commission, GST and delivery charges.
Quick reference
Useful answers for planning, paying and travelling with fewer surprises.
No — the rates shown are indicative, set periodically for trip-planning estimates. Always check the rate your bank, card network or exchange counter actually offers before transacting.
Rates and fees vary by location and provider, so it's worth comparing an authorised money changer in India, your destination airport and card network rates rather than assuming one is always cheaper.
It depends on your card's foreign transaction markup versus the cash exchange spread. Cards are usually more convenient and often competitive, but carrying some local cash helps for small vendors and transit.
It is a percentage charged by many cards on transactions processed in a foreign currency. GST and other network or issuer charges may also apply, so check your card's schedule of charges.
That option is dynamic currency conversion. It shows a familiar INR amount but can include a less favourable conversion rate or extra markup. Compare it with paying in the local currency.
Consumer transactions can include a card-network rate, issuer markup, exchange-counter spread and taxes. This converter is for planning, not a guaranteed transaction quote.