The Seattle skyline with Mount Rainier behind

Seattle

A working waterfront, a market that never became a museum and a volcano on the skyline.

Photo: Unknown (See source)

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
Local transport
Light rail & ferry
Train from the airport to downtown
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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…

The Link light rail runs from the airport to downtown in around 40 minutes for a few dollars, and it beats a taxi in rush hour.

The Bainbridge Island ferry is the cheapest harbour cruise in the city. Walk on as a foot passenger and ride back.

Pike Place Market is busiest between 11am and 2pm. Come at nine and the fishmongers still have time to talk to you.

Washington has no state income tax but high sales tax, so the price on a menu is not the price you pay.

Local knowledge

Contributed by guides, operators and creators on the ground. Community advice, kept separate from official sources.

Ride the ferry at golden hour

Walk onto the 6pm Bainbridge sailing. You get the skyline, the Olympics and Rainier for the price of a bus ticket.

Local guidePuget Sound Walks

Frequently asked questions

Three. One for the waterfront and market, one for museums and neighbourhoods, one for a ferry or Mount Rainier.

The centre is, though it is steep. Light rail, buses and ferries handle everything further out.

Yes. Paradise is around two and a half hours each way, so start early and check road status in shoulder season.

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.

Global Affairs Canada currently advises normal precautions (level 1 of 4). Advice differs slightly between governments, so check your own country's advisory before you travel.

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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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