Whether you are an adrenaline junkie, casual coaster indulger or someone who prefers to hold the bags and watch, there are a number of exciting rides and coasters across America.

Car rental experts at StressFreeCarRental.com have created a map of the roller coasters with the biggest drops across America following the announcement fully vaccinated travellers from the UK and most European Union (EU) countries will be able to enter the US from early November.

With news the US travel ban will soon be lifted, theme park lovers from the UK looking for American thrill rides will not be disappointed.

American coaster drops can reach heights as tall as 400 feet, with speeds reaching a toe-curling 128 mph in a matter of 3.5 seconds.

Despite roller coasters having origins in Europe, theme parks have become a true American institution for fun and adventure, with the States producing a number of record-busting coasters.

The immense popularity for thrill-inducing rides pushes roller coaster designers to create even more intense constructions.

A spokesman for StressFreeCarRental.com said: “Theme parks are a place of excitement for millions, with many thrill seekers looking for the biggest, best and most exciting coasters in America.

“Our map showcases the amazing attractions across the country, with coasters that have the biggest drop often also being the fastest and most exciting rides available to theme park lovers.”

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Kingda Ka, Six Flags Great Adventure, New Jersey
Towering high above all other coasters is Kingda Ka, which currently holds the title for the tallest coaster in the world. Its massive height paired with its 418 feet drop has earned the coaster the nickname ‘The King’. This New Jersey based thrill ride is also the fastest in America, with the huge drop allowing the coaster to reach speeds of 128 mph.

Top Thrill Dragster, Cedar Point, Ohio
This steel accelerator coaster is based in the city coined “Roller Coaster Capital of The World”. The ride has a drop height of 400 feet and offers adrenaline junkies the chance to experience speeds of 0-120 mph in a staggering 3.8 seconds.

Superman: Escape from Krypton, Six Flags Magic Mountain, California
Showcasing a 90 degree drop of 328.1 feet, this coaster journey begins by propelling riders backwards at speeds of nought to 100 in seven seconds. 1,315 feet of track make up the fast-accelerating escape themed coaster.

Fury 325, Carowinds, North Carolina
This four-time consecutive ‘World’s best roller coaster’ award-winning coaster features a drop of 320 feet amid its long winding track. With speeds of up to 95 mph, coaster lovers are propelled above the park’s entrance and around high speed curves.

Millenium Force, Cedar Point, Ohio

Intimidator 305, Kings Dominion, Virginia

Orion, Kings Island, Ohio

These three thrill rides tie for 5th place, all with a drop height of 300 feet. Similarities between the coasters don’t stop there, however, as all three of these steel coasters deliver high speed twisting tracks.

Goliath, Six Flags Magic Mountain, California
Titan, Six Flags Over Texas, Texas

Six Flag favourites Titan and Goliath both feature drops at 255 feet. Steel ride Goliath has been nicknamed a hypercoaster due to its incredible speed and drop which takes riders below the ground into a dark underground tunnel. Titan has also earned the same nickname, due to its inclusion of two spine-chilling 580 degree spirals.

Phantom’s Revenge, Kennywood, Pennsylvania
Phantom’s Revenge stands out amongst the map of coasters due to its unique engineering, as this coaster features a second drop which is much longer than its first. The longer second drop comes in at 228 feet.

Desperado, Buffalo Bill’s Resort & Casino, Nevada
This Nevada based ride comes in at number eight on the map, with a 225 feet drop at an angle of 60 degrees. With maximum speeds of 80 mph this coaster certainly provides riders with the fast pace excitement which many of them seek at theme parks.

Superman the Ride, Six Flags New England, Massachusetts
Not only is this coaster huge and superhero themed but it also features a drop at 221 feet. Along the winding 5,400 feet track, riders will experience speeds of 77 mph.

Magnum XL-200, Cedar Point, Ohio
Finally, this Ohio based steel thrill ride scoops 10th place. However, theme park lovers seeking an exhilarating experience should not be put off by its placement as the coaster still features a hair-raising drop of 194.7 feet.