Traveling is always fun. It helps us stay curious and inspired. Luckily, modern gadgets are able to make traveling so much easier. There is even no need to hire a travel agent. The market offers various travel apps that will help you buy tickets, book accommodation and find cool places to visit.
In this article, we will review 7 travel apps that can become your best helpers during the adventure time.
Momondo
Available on App Store and Google Play Market
Price: Free
First things first, every journey starts with planning the route and arranging transportation. Momondo is a service that helps travelers spot the best flight deals.
Experienced travelers know that the price of a flight ticket may vary dramatically depending on the day and time of the departure. Momondo provides an interactive diagram and the list of favorable prices from different sources. This way you can compare all option and choose what suits you best.
Moreover, the search results tab has a very convenient layout. All available flights are divided into three segments: the cheapest, the quickest and the flights with the earliest departure time.
Momondo
Skyscanner
Available on App Store and Google Play Market
Price: Free
Not so long ago, Skyscanner had been offering three separate apps for flights, hotel and car booking. Today, developers decided to combine all of these services into one travel app.
The great thing about Skyscanner is that it is perfectly suitable for those who already have travel plans, as well as those who are just searching for a place to visit.
For instance, if you still haven’t decided on a destination, the app will offer you the best deals based on the most popular user requests. With just a couple of clicks, you can book tickets for a short weekend in the nearest city. Of course, you can also specify the dates you’re interested in and Skyscanner will provide you with the best available options.
Skyscanner
HotelTonight
Available on App Store and Google Play Market
Price: free
There are plenty of well-known websites and apps that offer hotel booking services. However, Hotel Tonight can boast a unique feature.
The main difference between Hotel Tonight and other hotel booking apps like booking.com is urgency. With Hotel Tonight you can book a room only a week or less before the stay. This app is for people who need a room right here and right now.
What if you forgot to book a hotel or your trip was unplanned? Hotel Toning will take into account your location and offer options that are available at this very moment.
In addition, many hotels offer great discounts on the last minute bookings. This is a great way to book a room in an upscale hotel for a very reasonable price.
Hotel Tonight
PackPoint Travel Packing List
Available on App Store and Google Play Market
Price: free version + premium version for $2.99
PackPoint is not just an ordinary list app, where you have to enter all items yourself. This is a smart travel app that can really help you pack for any trip of any occasion.
The app asks you about the purpose of your trip: business, leisure, sports etc. Next, you have to specify the destination and duration. And after that, choose what you are going to do while there. The number of option is pretty extensive: running, swimming, business dinner and more. Finally, PackPoint will offer a list of necessary things based on all previously mentioned settings. All you have left to do is pack the suitcase.
PackPoint
CityMaps2Go
Available on App Store and Google Play Market
Price: free + in-app purchases
The feel of a foreign place is magical. However, none of us want to waste time in a search of a needed location in an unfamiliar city. CityMaps2Go is a great mobile app for those who want to have access to the local maps even with the absence of the Internet connection.
CityMaps2Go offer maps of almost all countries in the world. City maps are also available. You can download a preferred map beforehand and have it on your smartphone during the trip. Furthermore, users can mark objects of interest, add comments and color label them.
If you love exploring the city by foot, CityMaps2Go is a perfect way to create custom tours.
CityMaps2Go
Guides by Lonely Planet
Available on App Store and Google Play Market
Price: free + in-app purchases
So now, when we’ve figured out how not to get lost in a foreign city, let’s acquaint with local sights. Lonely Planet guidebooks are one of the most well-known in the world. Now instead of having a paper version, you can download and read city guides directly on your smartphone.
Guides by Lonely Planet make exploring the city so much more fun and easy. The app provides a list of “must-see” sights, information about local transport, activity ideas and travel tips. In addition, built-in offline maps will come in handy when walking around the unfamiliar neighborhood. The app covers 219 cities and constantly updated with new destinations.
By the way, if you like saving memories of your travels in a form of photos, check our article about “Top 6 Photography Apps to Make Editing Process Fun and Easy“.
Guides by Lonely Planet
Cool Cousin
Available on App Store
Price: free
The main goal of a Cool Cousin app is to help travelers connect with locals. So-called cousins, people from all over the world, provide best recommendations on what to do, where to go and what to try in their home city.
Cool Cousin is like an upgraded travel agent that is always ready to answer any questions. For instance, you’re stuck in Paris airport for 10 hours. There is no need to be bored. Find a “cousin” via the app and ask them about the best way to spend free time in the city.
Moreover, you can add places of interest to a wishlist and save them for later. Cool Cousin will also provide information about opening hours, addresses and even directions to each place.
Cool Cousin
