United States
United States
Land of Opportunities
Essential Phrases
Hello
Hello
Heh-loh
Thank you
Thanks
Thanx
Yes
Yeah
Yeh
No
No
Noh
Excuse me
Excuse me
Ik-skooz mee
Sorry
Sorry
Sor-ee
Please
Please
Plee
Help!
Help!
Help
Where is...?
Where's...?
Wairz
How much?
How much?
How much
Cheers!
Cheers!
Cheerz
Goodbye
Bye
Bye
Emergency Contacts
Police
911
Emergency
Ambulance
911
Medical emergency
Fire
911
Fire
Tourist Police
202-501-4444
US Tourist hotline
N/A (This is for foreign embassies in US)
N/A
N/A
Money & ATM Reality
Currency
US Dollar
USD
1 USD = 1 USD (approximate)
ATM & Card Access
ATM Fees: 0-5 USD
- • Card widely accepted
- • Tip 15-20% in restaurants
- • Sales tax not included in prices
Internet & Connectivity
- • AT&T
- • Verizon
- • T-Mobile - Tourist SIM: $20-50
Popular Apps
Safety Index
Crime Overview
Transportation
Generally safe - car rental common
Common Scams
- •Tourist scams
- •Credit card fraud
Areas to Avoid
- • Research each city separately
Natural Disaster Risks
- • Hurricanes
- • Wildfires
- • Tornadoes
Note: Safety ratings are based on Global Peace Index, US Department of State Travel Advisories, and local government sources. Ratings are subjective and should be used as a general guideline only. Always verify current travel advisories before your trip.
Solo Women Travelers
Night Safety
Dress Code
Casual
Harassment Risk
Tips
- •Generally safe
- •Use ride shares at night
Note: Women safety ratings are based on solo female traveler experiences, TripAdvisor reviews, and US Department of State advisories. Every woman's experience may vary. Trust your instincts and research specific destinations.
Festivals & Events
Independence Day
nationalNational holiday with fireworks
Impact: Festive atmosphere
Thanksgiving
nationalNational holiday
Impact: Everything closed