Services for International Automobile Club
Members Visiting the United States

Publications

AAA paper maps, AAA TourBooks, and AAA Travel products, services and accessories are available for purchase in AAA Club offices for FIA or GMA member clubs.

Emergency Roadside Assistance

If visiting for 90 days or less, you are entitled to BASIC Emergency Roadside Assistance to include:

  • Towing an eligible vehicle at least three (3) miles in any direction from point of disablement, or back to the responding facility, free of charge. Additional mileage charges will be at the member’s expense and will not exceed prevailing rates of the region. Towing shall be provided for light-duty trailers, excluding fifth wheel trailers, being towed at the time of disablement. At the Club’s discretion, members may be required to pay for towing the trailer.
  • The vehicle will be extricated or winched when it can be safely reached from a normally traveled road or established thoroughfare. If special equipment, more than one truck, or more than one person is required, the associated cost may be at the member’s expense.
  • Charges for flatbed service requested by members, when not required by the AAA Towing Manual, may be passed on to the member. Flatbed service charges are not applicable if a flatbed is required due to accident damage or if it is the contractor’s primary service vehicle.
  • Mobile battery service/jump starting and/or temporary adjustments. 
  • Flat tire service including changing a flat tire when an inflated, serviceable spare is available. 
  • A limited supply of fuel will be delivered to a member’s disabled vehicle, enabling the member to reach the nearest service station. Members may be charged up to the current pump price for the fuel.
  • Lockout and key service; If the key that operates or provides access to the passenger compartment of the vehicle is lost, broken, or the service provider cannot gain entry, the Club shall provide locksmith service up to $50, or reimbursement of commercial locksmith service up to $50.  If necessary, the Club also will provide tow service.  Members are entitled to up to $50 worth of locksmith service at the scene, exclusive of any charges for en-route mileage. 

Contact Information

The phone number for AAA’s Emergency Road Service is 1-800-AAA-HELP (1-800-222-4357) within the U.S. or Canada only. Your service call will be routed to the appropriate territory based on where the call is coming from where you are located. You must have your current home club membership card with you at all times in order to obtain services from AAA.

Locating a AAA Office

To locate a nearby AAA office, please use your mobile phone or other device to search for the AAA office closest to your location. If necessary, please visit a AAA office for the services of a professional travel counselor, or to take advantage of the member-discounted travel products available at auto travel stores located in most AAA offices.

Global Discounts Program

Savings are also extended to members of all international SYC&S® and SYC!® clubs. Follow this link to access a list of AAA national partners offering savings in the United States. Download and print a temporary AAA International Member Discount Card that is valid only when presented with an original and current membership card from an international club showing the AAA Discounts & Rewards®, Show Your Card & Save® or Show Your Card!® logo.

In order to receive AAA discounts, international club members must also present a valid home club membership card.

Booking Hotels

The following hotel brands are full participants in the global discounts program with over 8,400 locations across North America and offer the following:

  • AAA Inspected and Approved Properties
  • Everyday member discounts with no need to "pre-pay" for your room (advanced reservations recommended)
  • Additional Special Offers and DIscounts Available Seasonally
  • Satisfaction Guaranteed through the AAA Assured Stay®
    • Best Western
    • Conrad
    • Doubletree
    • Embassy Suites
    • Hampton
    • Hilton
    • Hilton Garden Inn
    • Hilton Grand Vacations
    • Homewood Suites
    • Waldorf Astoria Collection
    • Andaz
    • Grand Hyatt
    • Hyatt Place
    • Hyatt Regency
    • Hyatt Summerfield Suites
    • Park Hyatt

To make a reservation by phone with any of the hotels, dial the U.S. calling code from your country and then dial +1-866-222-7283. This is a AAA hotel booking line. Please note, if you call other hotel phone numbers directly, you may not be offered the AAA discount. Calls are toll free within the United States.

  • Hilton: To obtain rates and availability or make a reservation, dial the U.S. calling code from your country and then dial +1-866-222-7283. This is a AAA hotel booking line. Please note, if you call other hotel phone numbers directly, you may not be offered the AAA discount. Calls are toll free within the United States.

To be eligible for the AAA discounted rate, you will be required to present your membership card at check-in.

Hotel brands not listed above do not participate in the Show Your Card & Save or the Show Your Card programs.

International Driving Permit

If you are planning to drive a rental or personal vehicle, you must obtain an (International Driving Permit) before coming to the United States or Canada. IDPs are a recognized translation of the legal driver's license and at all times must be accompanied by your current, valid driver's license from your home country.  The IDP is another proof of identification that is an inexpensive and easily obtained from either your home club or the local government agency responsible for issuing these documents.

Disabled Parking Permit Usage in the United States

AAA recommends that disabled drivers from other countries driving in the United States, who need the use of designated parking spaces, contact the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in their destination state. Contact information for state DMV offices is available by accessing the AAA Digest of Motor Laws.

Additional resources:

U.S. Department of Transportation (www.dot.gov)
Department of Motor Vehicles (www.dmv.org)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (www.nhtsa.gov)

Purchasing a Vehicle to Export

Follow this link to find information pertaining to the purchase of vehicles in the United States. The United States Federal Government is responsible for any legal documentation for the purchase, registry or insurance of a vehicle by a non-US citizen in the United States. You can find specific information/requirements at the following websites: www.dmv.org; www.dot.gov; or www.nhtsa.gov.

Additional International Travel Resources

If you need additional information, please contact AAA International Relations.

If you are a AAA member, click here

Disabled Parking Permit Usage in the United States

AAA recommends that disabled drivers from other countries driving in the United States, who need the use of designated parking spaces, contact the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in their destination state. Contact information for state DMV offices is available by accessing the AAA Digest of Motor Laws.

Additional resources:
U.S. Department of Transportation (www.dot.gov)
Department of Motor Vehicles (www.dmv.org)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (www.nhtsa.gov)

If you need additional information, please contact AAA International Relations.

If you are a AAA member, click here.