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Plan Your Trip
Before You Go
Getting Around
Driving
Where to Stay
Budget
Connected
Family & Accessibility
Phones & data
Staying Connected
Reliable mobile data is useful for navigation, bookings, parking apps, weather alerts and last-minute itinerary changes.
Before departure:Check whether your current mobile plan already includes US roaming before buying another SIM or eSIM.
eSIM
A convenient option for compatible phones when you want data ready shortly after arrival.
Physical SIM
Useful for longer trips or travellers who prefer a local plan with a US number.
Wi-Fi
Hotels and cafés often provide Wi-Fi, but do not rely on it for navigation in remote areas.
Offline backup
Download maps, confirmations and important addresses before driving through low-signal regions.
Useful digital preparation
- Save hotel addresses offline
- Download park maps before entering remote areas
- Keep booking confirmations accessible without data
- Carry a charging cable and portable battery on long travel days