Countries Where You Can Make the Most of the American Dollar
The American economy is booming, making it a great time for American travelers to flex their financial might and take advantage of favorable exchange rates around the world. But where should you go? There are the tried-and-true destinations where money always goes a long way—we’re looking in your direction, Thailand. But we’re more interested in the destinations that might not have the reputation as great value for American travelers. To help you decide where to travel this year, we’re shining a spotlight on the countries where the American dollar is strong in 2025.
The American dollar is impressively strong against the Australian dollar, trading $1 USD to $1.59 AUD. This is doubly great news for American travelers who want to visit. Enjoy strong purchasing power while enjoying the bucket list sights from Sydney to Uluru and beyond.
The current trade spat with Canada has made it an ideal time for American travelers to see the Great White North. The American dollar is at 20-year high’s against the Canadian dollar, trading $1 USD to $1.43 CAD. If you want to see the Rocky Mountains in Banff in the summer, experience the incredible French-Canadian culture of Montreal, or go on a road trip through the Maritimes, it’s a great time to explore their maple-syrup loving neighbor to the north.
Costa Rica is notably the most expensive country in Central America, but the American dollar is strong against the Costa Rican colon, with the conversion rate $1 USD to 505 CRC. Considering that many tour operators also accept USD, means that Americans have an economic advantage when exploring the rainforest near Arenal or enjoying the beaches of Manuel Antonio.
The American dollar is remarkably strong against the Euro, with almost a 1 to 1 exchange rate. You can take advantage of this in countries across Europe that use the Euro, including France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, and Spain. It may not be a bargain vacation, but it’s certainly more affordable for American travelers than it has been in years.
French Polynesia is not a budget destination, but it is a bucket list one, and the fact that the American dollar has a high conversion rate with the French Polynesian franc is notable. It currently exchanges at $1 USD to 115 XPF. If you are thinking of a special romantic vacation this year or finally want to experience the wonders of experiencing an overwater bungalow in Bora Bora, then be encouraged to finally cross French Polynesia off your bucket list in 2025.
The Japanese economy is struggling due to some delayed inflation after the pandemic. This has caused the Japanese yen to drop against the American dollar, with $1 USD converting to 155 JPY. That purchasing power goes an extra-long way in Japan where transit and food are shockingly affordable.
A safari vacation through Kenya is never going to be the definition of a budget trip, but bucket list adventures are worth the extra cost. Furthermore, the American dollar trades well against the Kenyan shilling, $1 USD to 129 KES, which means that your vacation dollar goes further when having spa experiences and meals. As well, many Kenyan tourism services are priced in American dollars, so you will never have to deal with a negative conversion rate while going on safari.
New Zealand is famously gorgeous for its natural beauty and high quality of life. What people don’t know is that the dollar converts remarkably high against the New Zealand dollar, $1 USD to $1.77 NZD. This means that you can save on world-class wine, gorgeous nature hikes, and Lord of the Rings set tours.
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