Shipping and Returns

GOOD NEWS: Through 12/8/24, spend $50 in our Travel Store and you'll get FREE Standard US Shipping on all orders delivered to US addresses!

For US, Canadian, and foreign orders, use the tables below to calculate your shipping charge.

• We ship UPS (United Parcel Service) to most US and Canadian street addresses (*see below for Canadian exceptions). Delivery to business addresses is preferred but not required.
• We ship via mail (US Postal Service) to all US and Canadian post office boxes, military APO/FPO, foreign service, and Hawaii and Alaska standard-delivery orders.
• Outside the US and Canada, USPS mail: see chart below for charges.

"Business Days" for delivery are non-holiday weekdays (Monday–Friday).

STANDARD DELIVERY within US (arrives within 5–7 business days from the shipping date; allow 1–2 days for order processing). Please note that final delivery of items received at APO/FPO addresses is beyond our control.

To ensure Christmas delivery, order by December 8.

$ Amount of Order	Shipping Cost
Under $25	$6
$25–$49.99	$8
$50–$99.99	FREE — $11 after 12/8
$100–$199.99	FREE — $14 after 12/8
Over $200	FREE — $18 after 12/8
Over $300	FREE — $22 after 12/8
Over $400	FREE — $26 after 12/8
Over $500	FREE — $30 + add $4 per add'l $100 after 12/8

 

RUSH DELIVERY within US (arrives within 3–4 business days from the shipping date; allow 1–2 business days for order processing)

• PO boxes are OK. Hawaii and Alaska will ship UPS to street addresses.
• Sorry, no rush orders to Canadian, military, or foreign-service addresses, as timely delivery of items via USPS is beyond our control.

To ensure Christmas delivery, order by December 19.

$ Amount of Order	Shipping Cost
Under $25	$15
$25–$49.99	$18
$50–$99.99	$21
$100–$199.99	$25
Over $200	$30
Over $300	$35
Over $400	$40
Over $500	$45 + add $5 per add'l $100

 

EXPRESS DELIVERY within US (arrives within 2 business days from the shipping date; allow 1–2 business days for order processing)

• No wheeled bags — use rush delivery! Street addresses only.
• No express orders to PO boxes, military or foreign-service addresses, or Canada.

To ensure Christmas delivery, order by December 20.

$ Amount of Order	Shipping Cost
Under $25	$35
$25–$49.99	$38
$50–$99.99	$41
$100–$199.99	$50
Over $200	$60
Over $300	$70
Over $400	$80
Over $500	$90 + add $10 per add'l $100

 

STANDARD DELIVERY to CANADA (arrives within 6–8 business days from the shipping date; allow 1–2 business days for order processing)

• We ship all Canadian orders via UPS for all street addresses.
• You may experience unexpected customs delays.
• Exceptions: US Postal Service will be used for all PO Boxes as well as for the Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.

$ Amount of Order	Shipping Cost
Under $25	$8
$25–$49.99	$10
$50–$99.99	$16
$100–$199.99	$22
Over $200	$28
Over $300	$34
Over $400	$40
Over $500	$46 + add $6 per add'l $100

 

OUTSIDE THE US and CANADA (Please allow 2–4 weeks for shipping. There may be an additional delay to accommodate for international customs processing.)

$ Amount of Order	Shipping Cost
Under $50	$28
$50–$99.99	$38
Over $100	$78 + add $20 per add'l $100

 

• Sales tax: For US orders shipped to AR, CA, CO, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NC, NE, NJ, NV, OK, PA, SC, UT, VT, VA, WA, and WI, we will add state and local sales taxes.
• Canada TAXES & DUTY: For shipments via UPS, our website will automatically calculate and charge for GST/HST and customs duty and forward those payments to the appropriate agencies. This will appear as a separate line on your receipt. There are no extra payments due on arrival. For the USPS (mail) orders listed above, you will pay those taxes and duties at the post office when you pick up the package.
• Delivery to addresses outside the US & Canada: In accordance with changes in EU member state import tax regulations effective July 1, 2021, a fee may be required by the courier at the time an order is delivered to an EU member state address.

Track Your Order

Once your order has been shipped, we will email you a shipping confirmation. If it has been shipped via UPS, we will include a tracking number. To track the status of your order, enter your UPS Tracking Number and click the button below.

If you have questions about shipping, please contact us

Need to change shipping information after placing your order?

If your order has already shipped, please reference your order's shipment tracking email and use the link provided to update your information with UPS. You can make the following changes:

• Reroute a package to a new address only if the package is still in transit
• Put a hold on a package for you to pick up at your local UPS facility
• Delay shipment delivery by up to five business days if you are not able to receive it on the estimated arrival date

We cannot apply changes to shipping information or change the shipping method on international orders after the order has been placed. Please ensure your shipping address and method are to your preferences before placing your order.

Product Warranty

Every Rick Steves travel product comes with our guarantee that it will be free from material and manufacturing defects. If a defect appears, we will replace the product free of charge. This guarantee does not cover damage caused by an airline or other common carrier. Nor does it cover wear and tear to components and materials which may occur over time with use of the product.

What is your merchandise return policy?

If you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason, you may return it in new and unused condition within 60 days of the purchase date to qualify for a refund. Please note you are responsible for the cost of shipping items back to us.

How do I return merchandise purchased from the online Travel Store?

Items purchased from our Travel Store at ricksteves.com may be returned to us in new and unused condition within 60 days of the purchase date. To return your purchase, please complete a Return Form. A copy of the original packing slip is required. Refunds will be issued to the original payment method. Please allow 2 to 4 weeks for returns processing. Sorry, no refund on shipping charges.

If you've received a damaged, defective or incorrect product — or have questions about how to use a product — please contact us.

How do I return merchandise purchased from the Travel Center in Edmonds, Washington?

Items purchased in our Travel Center in Edmonds may be returned there in new and unused condition with the sales receipt within 60 days of the purchase date. In case of possible defect, please visit our Travel Center in Edmonds or contact us.

Can I return purchases made with a Rick Steves Gift Card?

Products purchased with a Rick Steves Gift Card may be returned within the guidelines of our sales and refunds policy. Return value will be applied back to a gift card and may not be redeemed for cash or applied as credit to your credit card account.

How do I make returns from locations outside of the United States?

Contact us to let us know that you need to make a return so that we can issue return authorization and instructions. Please include the reason for return and the country from which the item is being returned. Sorry, no refund on shipping charges. Ancillary charges, such as brokerage fees, etc. will be deducted from the refund amount.