The Best Travel Apps For Your Phone, According To You
In our smartphone world, it’s no secret that travel apps have exploded with thousands of new titles and features. There are apps that help you book flights, find the cheapest flight, find a hotel room, check for current promotions, book cruises, and much, much more.
But what makes an app great for travelers isn’t just the amount of features or the quality of design. Sure, you can download an app that does a handful of things, or you can download an app that does dozens of things. What matters is whether or not the app works well, and whether the company behind the app is trustworthy and trustworthy enough to provide the service it claims to offer. Here are 30 of the best travel apps out there today, and I’d love to know which ones work well for you.
1. Airbnb.com
Airbnb.com lets users list and rent out their homes and apartments as places for others to stay, giving them access to an entire community of hosts who are renting out their spare rooms or apartments in exchange for a few extra bucks. This means hosts don’t need to worry about the upkeep, cleaning, or other responsibilities of a normal hotel room. Instead, they focus on what they do best – spending time with their families. Airbnb.com helps people spend more time at home instead of out of it, and with over 1.6 million properties listed, there is sure to be one near you.
2. TripIt
If you’re constantly forgetting to pack that one item that you always end up regretting not having on your trip, you’ve got your answer. TripIt’s a simple and free tool that allows you to send yourself a text, email, or both, about upcoming trips. You’ll receive an itinerary that shows all of the important details for your trip, from where you should buy that thing you always forget, to how much money you need to bring. And you can access all of this information no matter what device you’re using.
3. Google Trips
Google Trips is the official app for Google’s Trip Planner service, which is part of Google Maps. It includes everything you’d expect from any major travel app – a trip search bar, calendar, maps, and a feature where you can plan future trips – but with the added advantage of being able to manage the same trips from your phone. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a business trip, this is a great way to manage your schedule and stay organized.
4. Booking.com
Booking.com is the largest travel booking website in the world, with over 10 million customers. With Booking.com, booking hotels and flights has never been easier. Simply enter your preferred location, and it will show you a list of nearby hotels. When you select one, it will show you their availability, prices, and reviews, which you can read to help determine if the price is right and the hotel is suitable for you.
5. Fodor’s
Fodor’s is the go-to resource when you’re looking to find the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions. The app gives you reviews, photos, and detailed information on hundreds of thousands of destinations around the globe, making it easy to plan your perfect trip.
6. Uber
The world is now your backseat. No more dealing with a driver who can’t communicate in English, who thinks he knows where you’re going, and who doesn’t know how to get there. Uber connects riders with drivers in real-time using the technology of your smartphone. The app sends you the exact address, and once there you can select what language you prefer, and be matched to a driver who speaks that language. The app also provides a seamless in-car experience, and you don’t have to worry about anything except what you’re going to eat for dinner tonight.
7. Groupon
Groupon is a company that gives people deals they actually want. Its “daily deals” app brings discounts to the things people actually care about, and the app is super easy to use. It’s been compared to another popular discount app, but with Groupon you can easily find something that interests you, whether it’s a fun event, dinner deal, or even tickets to your favorite band.
8. Hopper
If you have a travel reward credit card, Hopper might be the most useful tool you’ve never heard of. Hopper is an airline loyalty program that gives you access to cheap tickets in exchange for collecting points. The catch? The app is only available to customers who book their flights through the Hopper website, and the cheapest ticket you can buy is 20% off the normal price. That means if you were planning on flying Delta and can afford to pay $200 for a ticket, you can save $40 by using Hopper.
9. Yelp
Yelp is an excellent tool for finding reviews on local businesses, and it also has a travel section where you can find information on local attractions and activities. If a restaurant is really good, it will most likely have more reviews on Yelp than it will on other websites, because people love reading reviews on Yelp and will share them with their friends.
10. Kayak
If you’re looking for a more personalized search for your next trip.