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Financially planning for a vacation may not always take the additional fees in account that can spring up at the last minute. Without being aware and preparing for them, it’ll be much more likely that you go over your travel budget. Here are just a few unexpected travel expenses to keep in mind when setting aside money for your trip! Foreign Transaction Fees If you’re using a debit card to make purchases during your vacation, foreign transaction fees can quickly add up. These costs are usually three percent of every purchase that you make with a card. Cards that have foreign transaction fees typically charge an international ATM fee as well, which could cost $5 for every withdrawal. To combat this, you’ll want to have all of your exchange money handy before even leaving the country, or enroll in a spending account with no foreign transaction or overdraft fees . This way, you’ll be able to relax and not worry about paying an extra three percent on every meal, souvenir, or train ti...