The USA is an incredible place to visit, with a vast number of states to choose from. When traveling to the US, as with any other place in the world, there are a few safety tips you should be aware of before you go. Here are 6 safety travel tips for the US.

6 Safety Travel Tips for the US

1. Stay Safe When Taking a Cab

Whether you’re planning to have cab travel fulfill the majority of your trip, or even if you’re just planning on the occasional cab fare, safety is always essential. This means personal safety and protection of your cash, too. It’s a good idea to plan ahead to check how much a cab fare is going to cost (asking your accommodation host for an expected fare is a good idea) so that you’ll know if a particular driver is trying to take advantage by charging you more.

Always be sure to get a cab driver’s information, too, such as their license plate.

2. Always Check the Weather

If you’ve never traveled to the US before and aren’t familiar with the hurricane season, then this is essential to check before you travel. When it comes to checking the weather, it isn’t just about temperatures and whether it will rain. Depending on where you are traveling to in the US, hurricanes are a potential risk. The season begins on 1st June, so be sure to align this with your travel date, too — if you can travel outside of hurricane season, this will be much safer.

Furthermore, there are many ways you can support those affected by hurricanes in the US. There are many hurricane relief donation opportunities to help those in need.

3. Be Savvy About Your Surroundings

At night, the city is alive with golden hues and moonlit mountains.

It’s always a good idea to be as clued up as possible about the specific areas you’re planning to visit. Get local advice, such as through hotel receptionists, about which places are safe, and during which times. If you can avoid traveling after dark, do so, but if you do need to travel around at night, be sure to plan ahead and take the safest routes.

4. Stay with Your Credit Card

Depending on which country you call home, the credit card payment system in the US may be unfamiliar to you. Whereas in some countries such as the UK credit card machines can be brought directly to you, in the US they made need to take your card to the machine they keep behind the counter. It’s a good idea to go with them so you feel safe and secure that you can see your credit card at all times.

5. Take Care of Your Valuables

If you’re hiring a car, always make sure that you leave nothing of value in view, as car break-ins are common in the US. Be sure to leave nothing in your vehicle when you park, and always be sure to keep your valuables safely tucked away on your person to avoid pickpockets.

6. Plan Your Itinerary

The US is a huge place, and it’s vastly popular for road trips in particular. To maintain your safety at all times, be sure to plan your routes ahead of time and familiarize yourself with highways and stops, you need to make. Avoid driving or traveling off the beaten track in unknown places.