They use the US Dollar (USD) in the USA and the Canadian Dollar (CAD) in Canada. We’d recommend you check the exchange rate before you travel.

It totally depends on what you want to do! Spring time (March through May) is lovely in most parts of North America, but you can find awesome things to do at any time of year.

Yes, you’ll need to sort a visa before entering North America. Check out our simple visas guide for all the info.

Again, it totally depends on what you’re up to on your visit, but we’d say a good backpack, some sturdy walking shoes and sunglasses are a must.

Americans and Canadians LOVE an ATM, and you can access them pretty much anywhere. If cash is required on any of our tours we’ll make sure you have it.

We recommend at least 1-2 weeks to get the best experience possible!

There is very much a tipping culture, especially in the US. It isn’t mandatory, but on the whole it’s very much expected that you’ll tip around 15-20% of your bill.

Yes, it’s generally safe to drink tap water in both the USA and Canada. Some regions may prefer bottled water for taste reasons.