visitusa.org.uk 57 TRAVEL TOOLKIT TRAVEL TOOLKIT HELPFUL HINTS & TIPS The U.S. uses flat two-pin plugs so adaptors are required. Electrical goods from the U.S. may not work correctly in the UK A full UK driver’s licence is required to hire a car in the U.S. Drivers must be 21 or over – or 25+ with some companies Tipping in the USA is expected. As a minimum, tip 20% when dining in restaurants or $1 per drink in bars Medical expenses are high in the U.S. so travel insurance is essential. Medical cover of at least £2 million is recommended Entry to USA for UK travellers Most UK citizens do no not need a visa and can enter the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) by obtaining an ESTA (currently $21). If you have travelled to Cuba you may not be eligible for an ESTA and may need to apply for a U.S. visa. For more on ESTA, see pages 64/65. The 48 contiguous states occupy four time zones: Eastern (UTC -4/5hrs), Central (-5/6hrs), Mountain (-6/7hrs) and Pacific (-7/8hrs) TWOBROTHERS MISSISSIPPI STEVE GREENWOOD ROUNDHOUSE CREATIVE
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