What airport should I arrive into? You'll want to fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Where can I find cheap airfare? Atlanta is a hub for Delta Air Lines and Airtran Airlines, so both of those should have reasonable prices to and from ATL. Farecast is also a very good resource for hunting down good airfares.

What is the minimum age to rent a car? Rules vary between companies. Most require a valid, insured driver to be 25 years old, though some will allow 21-year-olds to rent. Check with your car company for more information.

I am coming from another country. What should I know about traveling to the United States? Please understand that, following the events of September 11, 2001, the transportation system in the United States is very sensitive to foreign visitors. This does not mean that foreign visitors are unwelcome, but that there are extra hoops they must jump through. Please follow all guidelines and instructions to the letter. Be prepared with at least three forms of current identification and full details about your travel plans including how you plan to get to your location and full contact information.

Under no circumstances are you to joke, AT ALL, with security or anyone else in a security zone or checkpoint area. Certain words, such as bomb, gun, and related, will set off alarm bells with security people. Finish the humor before you get to the security area. If you listen carefully to what a security person tells you and do exactly as you are told, you should have no problems.

The United States has visa agreements with certain countries in addition to our neighboring countries of Canada and Mexico. The state department has set up a list of countries with which these agreements are valid. If your country is not on that list, you will probably need a visa. If you are not sure, contact your airline or a travel agent; they should be able to assist you.

Be sure to check out our International Visitors page!