Secondary roads are normally in poor condition and should be avoided. Truck traffic is not heavy except on the main road linking Yerevan to the Iranian border. For further information, travelers may contact the Department of Transportation within the U.S. at tel. Due to concerns regarding flight safety and reliability of service, U.S. Government personnel are exempted from flying Armenian Airlines. Armenia remains largely a cash-only economy, and credit cards are accepted at some businesses, but not at hotels.
Limited facilities exist for cashing traveler's checks and wiring money into the country.
Dollars are readily exchanged at market rates. Americans are encouraged to register at the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy, and obtain updated information on travel and security within Armenia.