Need to buy some Indian rupees?
With a history spanning nearly 5,000 years, you will never experience anything like your first visit to India. A symphony of sounds, smells and sights awaits you – so make sure you’ve got enough rupees to enjoy every minute!
Today's rate:
- INR= £1
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What to spend your rupees on
Bottle of water in a restaurant
14 INR
One-day tourist card for the New Delhi metro
150 INR
Taxi journey from Mumbai Airport to Mumbai Central train station
342 INR
Entrance to the Taj Mahal
750 INR
Air-conditioned train between New Delhi and Jaipur
500 INR
A budget
RecalculateMust-sees in India
- New Delhi
- The many temples of India are renowned for their beauty, and the pyramid-like Chhatarpur Temple in New Delhi is no exception.
- Varanasi
- The best place to take in the famous River Ganges is undoubtedly Varanasi. One of Hinduism’s holy cities, you can see religious rituals openly performed on the riverbanks.
- Goa
- India isn’t all busy city streets and stunning places of worship; Goa is all about lazy days on the beach. The perfect antidote to all the hustle and bustle.
The rupee – from ancient to modern
The origins of the rupee go all the way back to the 6th century BC, making it one of the oldest currencies in the world. In fact, India was one of the first countries to use coins as legal tender.
For thousands of years the rupee was based around silver coins – the name even comes from the Sanskrit word ‘rupya’, which means ‘wrought silver’. Due to this, it hit some trouble in the 1800s when the value of silver declined across the world. Unlike other affected countries, India stuck to silver instead of changing to gold; after some years using a variety of currencies in quick succession, the rupee was made the official currency again in 1947.
Buying Indian rupees online is easy
Free next-day home delivery on orders over £500
*The figures provided are indicative only and are there to provide an idea of the amount of travel money you may need during your trip.