United States
Fifty states, sixty three national parks and a different country every few hours of driving.
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Good to know
To enter or transit through the US, you must have either an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) or a visa. The US State Department has more information on visas…
To enter the US, your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay. If you’re travelling through another country on your way to or from the US, check the entry requirements for that country…
The US Customs and Border Protection Trusted Traveller Program (TTP) Global Entry allows pre-approved, low-risk travellers expedited clearance at some US airports. If you’re a British citizen, you can register to get a UK background check…
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the US. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
Exercise increased caution in United States of America.
Exercise normal security precautions. Latest change: Natural disasters and climate section – added information on Spokane County fires.
Distances are continental. Domestic flights are usually cheaper than long drives once fuel and hotels are counted.
You can drive on most foreign licences for short visits, but rental companies may ask for an International Driving Permit alongside it.
Rules change at state lines, from alcohol and cannabis laws to speed limits and sales tax. Check locally rather than assuming.
Tipping is expected rather than optional. Budget 18 to 20 percent for table service, a couple of dollars a drink at a bar, and 15 to 20 percent for taxis.
Prices on shelves and menus exclude sales tax, which is added at the till and varies by state and city.
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Top destinations
Museums, skyline views, parks and neighbourhoods you can walk all day.
Beaches, canyons, studios and the best food scene on the west coast.
Shows, dining and canyons an easy drive from the Strip.
Beaches, art deco, Latin food and a wetland on the doorstep.
Skyline architecture cruises, lakefront and world class museums.
French Quarter, live brass, streetcars and swamp tours upriver.
Rim trails, inner canyon hikes and some of the darkest skies in the country.
Pike Place, island ferries and views to Rainier on a clear day.
Cable cars, Alcatraz, hill top views and serious food in a compact city.
Beginner surf, Diamond Head hikes and Pearl Harbor memorials.
Browse by state
Pacific coast road trips, big city culture and nine national parks.
New York City, Niagara Falls and mountains most visitors never reach.
Beaches, the Everglades, theme parks and the road out to Key West.
Las Vegas, alpine Lake Tahoe and red rock canyons half an hour from the casinos.
Reefs, rainforest, lava fields and a living Native Hawaiian culture.
Austin music, Houston space science and the San Antonio missions.
Chicago architecture, Lincoln history and Mississippi river towns.
New Orleans music, Cajun country and cypress swamp waterways.
The Grand Canyon, Sedona red rock and Sonoran desert cities.
Seattle waterfront, Olympic rainforest and volcano country.
Frequently asked questions
To enter or transit through the US, you must have either an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) or a visa. (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)
To enter the US, your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay. (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s US guide. (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the US. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (SafeTravel) currently states: “United States of America: Exercise increased caution” (advisory level 2 of 4). Always check the original advisory before travelling.
Currency: USD. Languages: English. Capital: Washington, D.C..
Travel information last reviewed 12 August 2026. Compiled from U.S. Department of State, IATA Timatic, Open-Meteo and datakyte Travel Intelligence. Always confirm entry rules and safety guidance with official government sources before you travel.
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