Turquoise water and islands in the Florida Keys

Florida

Warm water on two coasts, a wetland the size of a country and the theme park capital.

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Currency
US dollar (USD)
Cards accepted almost everywhere
Emergency number
911
Police, Ambulance, Fire
Advisory level
Normal precautions
Global Affairs Canada and 1 other government
Language
English
Visa requirement
ESTA or visa
Visa Waiver travellers need an approved ESTA
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Barbour, WV; Lewis, WV; Randolph, WV; Upshur, WV

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 16 at 2:59PM EDT until October 16 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Flood Warning — Brewster, TX

Flood Warning issued October 16 at 1:59PM CDT until October 18 at 10:32AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Freeze Warning — Winnebago; Boone; McHenry; Ogle; Lee; De Kalb; Kane

Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 1:59PM CDT until October 17 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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 normal security precautions. Latest change: The Health section was updated - travel health information (Public Health Agency of Canada).

Exercise normal security precautions. Latest change: Risk levels section – removed the advisory to avoid non-essential travel to the Northern Gulf coast…

Afternoon thunderstorms are normal in summer. They pass in under an hour, so plan outdoor things for the morning.

Many Florida toll roads are cashless. Rental companies charge a daily admin fee for their transponder, so ask before you drive off.

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.

Top destinations in Florida

Frequently asked questions

November to April gives warm dry weather and no hurricane risk. It is also peak season, so prices are highest from December to March.

Not necessarily. Storms are forecast days ahead, but travel in August and September with flexible bookings and proper insurance.

Almost always. Miami Beach and Key West are walkable, everything between them is not.

Around 3 hours 30 without stops, and closer to 5 with the bridges, viewpoints and a lunch stop, which is the point.

To enter or transit through the US, you must have either an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) or a visa. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

To enter the US, your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s US guide. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

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. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

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Sources and freshness

Travel information last reviewed 16 October 2026. Compiled from U.S. Department of State, IATA Timatic, Open-Meteo and Tourpublish Travel Intelligence. Always confirm entry rules and safety guidance with official government sources before you travel.

Advisories, entry rules and alerts apply to United States as a whole.

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