The Best Travel Apps Every Traveler Should Have And Know About

These are the best travel apps for tracking flight delays, finding last-minute hotels, and finding the nearest public restroom.

Travel apps can save time, money, and stress. Some of these applications offer free local suggestions and hidden gems tourists rarely see.

These 22 travel apps will help you save money on last-minute bookings, get discounts on popular local events, and glide through the airport.

• RV Parks & Campgrounds

This camping app helps you find the best RV parks, campgrounds, rest stops, and petrol stations in North America. The app classifies places based on reviews and includes both privately-owned RV parks and public parks to choose from, with over 40,000 facilities. Available on iOS and Android.

• GasBuddy

If you’re going on a road trip, GasBuddy is the app to have. GasBuddy finds the cheapest gas prices and lets you filter by price, location, brand, and amenities. It also notifies you about promotions at local convenience stores and price increases so you can always get the best price.

iOS and Android versions are available.

• Citymapper

Citymapper helps travelers find the quickest way to their location by offering step-by-step directions to the nearby bus and train stations. You’ll be able to know when the next arrivals are, and you’ll get updates every minute thanks to real-time routing. The app also has a chat option, which allows you to keep friends and family up to speed on your E.T.A. wherever you are.

Available on iOS and Android.

• Rebtel

The great thing about Rebtel is that you don’t need an internet connection to phone friends and family back home. The software connects to local phone lines to provide you with low-cost calls in 51 countries without the inconvenience of buying a local SIM card or piling up your phone bill.

iOS and Android versions are available.

• PackPoint

PackPoint creates a personalised list of vacation essentials to make packing easy. The app will generate a packing list based on your destination, trip dates, length of stay, and activities like hiking or swimming. The app checks weather and lets travelers share packing lists.

Android and iOS versions are available.

• AllTrails

This app lists the area’s greatest hiking, biking, and jogging paths. AllTrails contains hiker ratings and images along with trail length, starting location, and quality. You’ll learn what to bring, how to overcome challenges, and the greatest picturesque sites.

iOS and Android versions are available.

• Dayuse.com

Dayuse can get you a hotel room for a few hours at up to 75% off the overnight rate during a long delay. The app offers 5,000 hotels in 23 countries and free last-minute cancellations if you catch an earlier flight.

Payment is made upon arrival at business and wellness hotels. Your stay includes full use of the hotel’s amenities.

iOS and Android  versions are available.

• Hopper

Flight prices fluctuate, making it difficult to decide whether to book now or later. Hopper predicts the lowest flight times, saving up to 40%. The app lets you select a flight and receive price-drop alerts. Hopper customers may compare rates and facilities of over 250 airlines and receive airfare flash sale alerts.

iOS and Android versions available.

• Nike Training Club

Nike Training Club makes working out while traveling easy. Nike Master Trainers and celebrities like Kevin Hart, Serena Williams, and Cristiano Ronaldo offer hundreds of free workouts. Personal training plans with audio and video recordings help you perfect your technique.

Available on iOS and Android.

• Grab

If you don’t have much time at the airport, Grab lets you see what food options are around your gate and allows you to pre-order your meal so you can pick it up on the way. The app is already available in over 60 airports globally, providing you lots of options for your next flight.

iOS and Android versions are available.

• Headout

Looking for local activities at your destination? Headout highlights the best attractions, events, excursions, and experiences in New York, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orlando, Hawaii, Dubai, and more.

Last-minute deals on Broadway shows, yoga in the hills, and helicopter tours can save up to 80%.

Available on iOS and Android.

• TunnelBear

Traveling requires using public Wi-Fi, which might be risky. TunnelBear’s VPN encrypts your browser data to keep hackers and advertising out. The software offers 500MB of free monthly browsing data or limitless bandwidth for a cheap monthly fee.

Available on iOS and Android.

• Hostelworld

Hostelworld has over 17,000 hostels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and social spaces in 178 countries. The app is ideal for lone travelers wishing to meet other vacationers while on the road, with features such as a Noticeboard that highlights events and meets and a translator that can help you speak in up to 43 languages.

iOS and Android versions are available.

• WeatherBug

WeatherBug provides forecasts for millions of sites worldwide, with current, hourly, and even 10-day forecasts available. The app also has weather maps that track everything from lightning and wind to pressure and humidity, and it provides fast alerts to help you stay on top of changes in the weather.

iOS and Android versions are available.

• Eatwith

Eatwith lets you eat with locals in their homes worldwide. Hosts usually post their menus, languages, and alcohol pairings. The app lets you meet people, get great eating recommendations, and eat well for less than at a restaurant.

iOS and Android versions are available.

• Flush

Finding a public restroom can be difficult, especially in a new location. This is where Flush comes into play. The software contains a database of over 200,000 toilets and can instantly locate local restrooms. You can search for restrooms without an internet connection, and the app will tell you if a fee is required.

iOS and Android versions are available.

• Wise

While banks may charge you a fee to move money abroad, Wise allows you to make a transfer based on real-time currency conversions, allowing you to send money at rates that the business claims are up to eight times lower than those found at traditional banks.

iOS and Android versions are available.

• TripIt

TripIt simplifies trip planning. Send TripIt your hotel, flight, and rental car confirmation emails, and it will create a detailed itinerary to help you stay organized.

If your flight is delayed or canceled, the flight finder can help you book a new one with real-time alerts.

iOS and Android versions are available.

• Waze

Waze, another good road app, provides community-based data regarding traffic jams as well as information to discover sites of interest such as the cheapest petrol stations and the shortest routes to your destination. To help you navigate, live maps offer voice-guided navigation.

iOS and Android versions are available.

• Xe

Xe provides live exchange rates and charts to keep you on top of money problems while traveling, allowing you to effortlessly choose between different currencies to convert. It also includes a rate alert so you can keep track of your preferred currencies — and it can be used offline.

iOS and Android versions are available.

• Timeshifter

Timeshifter helps you avoid jet lag before your flight. The app makes recommendations based on your age, gender, typical sleep patterns, and travel details using neuroscience research on circadian rhythms and sleep. The app tells you when to sleep, stay up, or avoid daylight. The result? Gentle jet lag means more time exploring your destination.

iOS and Android versions are available.

• FlightAware

Look to FlightAware for assistance if you have a tight connection or are picking up friends or family from the airport. The software tracks flights in real time, allowing you to see where the aircraft is at any given time. In addition to arrivals and delays, you can see if weather will have an impact on specific destinations.

iOS and Android versions are available.