The Argentine Peso has had a turbulent history and has suffered from inflation and devaluations. Since 1992 and more specifically in 2001; the Argentine government has kept a steady exchange rate – currently $4 ARS to $1 USD. This policy has brought a lot of money and investment into Argentina over the last 20 years. The Argentine Peso is freely traded on the international markets but the Argentine government buys up currency to maintain the stable rate. The variations that UK tourists experience are down to the volatility of the US Dollar to the Pound rather than directly between the Pound and the Peso. You should probably budget about £400 to £500 per week while staying in Argentina.

The US Dollar is a free floating currency meaning that if you want to buy Argentine Pesos you should compare the exchange rate frequently using a comparison service like Compare Holiday Money.

Most bureau de change do not carry Argentine Pesos so your choice is limited to the high street banks that may offer poor exchange rates and the online specialists who offer the best Argentine Peso exchange rates.

Compare Holiday Money are supporters and promoters of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's (FCO) "Know Before You Go" campaign whose aim is to help Brits stay safe when they are abroad. The FCO advise against taking Travellers Cheques to Argentina as they are not commonly accepted. There are also frequent restrictions on buying currency with Argentina. For more information visit the FCO's Argentina Travel Advice page.

You don't need a visa to enter Argentina but you do need a passport that is valid for the duration of your trip. British passport holders are usually granted 90 days for their stay in Argentina; if you want to stay longer than this or are travelling for any purpose other than tourism you'll need to contact the Argentine Embassy in London.

You should also be prepared to show evidence of return or onward travel before departing for Argentina, for example your return plane ticket home. Airlines have been known on occasion to refuse boarding to passengers travelling to Argentina without proof of return travel.