The Best Travel Websites & Apps

Every trip runs on a handful of websites: one to find the flight, one for the room, one to get around and a few more to keep you covered when things go wrong. These are the best travel sites and apps in 35 categories, from cheap flight search to travel eSIMs, ranked by how many travellers actually use them.

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Book Your Trip

Flights, rooms, rentals, cruises and deals.

Cheap Flights

Search engines and agencies for finding the lowest airfares.

  1. 1
    Google Flights
    Fast fare search with price graphs, date grids and price-drop alerts.
  2. 2
    Expedia
    Big online agency; bundle flights with hotels for extra savings.
  3. 3
    Skyscanner
    Compares airlines and agencies, with an 'Everywhere' search for cheap ideas.
  4. 4
    MakeMyTrip
    India's biggest travel agency for domestic and international flights.
  5. 5
    Kayak
    Fare metasearch with price forecasts and flexible-date search.
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Hotel Booking Sites

Compare and book hotels, from budget rooms to resorts.

  1. 1
    Booking.com
    The largest hotel site, with free cancellation on most rooms.
  2. 2
    Tripadvisor
    Millions of traveller reviews plus price comparison across sites.
  3. 3
    Expedia
    Hotels with rewards points and package discounts with flights.
  4. 4
    Agoda
    The best prices and widest choice for hotels in Asia.
  5. 5
    Hotels.com
    Hotel bookings that earn credits towards a free night.
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Vacation Rentals & Home Stays

Apartments, villas, home swaps and homestays.

  1. 1
    Airbnb
    The biggest marketplace for apartments, homes and unique stays.
  2. 2
    Vrbo
    Whole-home rentals, great for families and groups.
  3. 3
    Booking.com Apartments
    Apartments and villas with hotel-style free cancellation.
  4. 4
    Couchsurfing
    Stay on locals' couches for free and meet hosts.
  5. 5
    HomeExchange
    Swap homes with other members and stay for free.
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Hostels

Dorm beds and budget private rooms with a social vibe.

  1. 1
    Hostelworld
    The biggest hostel booking site, with a social app to meet other guests.
  2. 2
    Booking.com Hostels
    Hostels alongside hotels, with free cancellation on many beds.
  3. 3
    HI Hostels
    Hostelling International's network of over 3,000 affiliated hostels.
  4. 4
    Generator
    Stylish design hostels in major European and US cities.
  5. 5
    Selina
    Design hostels with coworking for digital nomads.
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Vacation Packages & Group Tours

Flight and hotel bundles, all-inclusives and escorted tours.

  1. 1
    Intrepid Travel
    Small-group adventure tours with local leaders worldwide.
  2. 2
    Jet2holidays
    UK package holidays with ATOL protection and transfers.
  3. 3
    loveholidays
    Flexible package holidays built from cheap flights and hotels.
  4. 4
    G Adventures
    Small-group tours for budget to comfort travellers.
  5. 5
    Costco Travel
    Member-priced packages and cruises with Costco cash back.
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Cruises

Cruise lines and agencies for ocean and river cruises.

  1. 1
    Royal Caribbean
    Mega-ships with water slides, shows and family activities.
  2. 2
    Carnival
    Budget-friendly fun ships from many US ports.
  3. 3
    Disney Cruise Line
    Family cruises with Disney characters and shows.
  4. 4
    Norwegian Cruise Line
    Freestyle cruising with no fixed dining times.
  5. 5
    Princess Cruises
    Classic cruises with strong Alaska and world itineraries.
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Travel Deals & Last Minute

Flight deal alerts, error fares and last-minute bargains.

  1. 1
    lastminute.com
    Late deals on European holidays, hotels and flights.
  2. 2
    Travelzoo
    Editor-tested deals on trips, hotels and cruises.
  3. 3
    Going
    Cheap flight alerts from your home airport (formerly Scott's Cheap Flights).
  4. 4
    Airfarewatchdog
    Hand-checked fare sales from US airports.
  5. 5
    Thrifty Traveler
    Cheap cash and award flight deals from the US.
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Getting Around

Cars, trains, rides, maps and road trips.

Car Rental

Compare rental companies and book cars worldwide.

  1. 1
    Kayak
    Rental car metasearch across agencies and brands.
  2. 2
    Rentalcars.com
    Compares the big brands and local firms worldwide.
  3. 3
    Hertz
    Global rental brand with a strong loyalty program.
  4. 4
    Sixt
    Premium cars at competitive prices, strong in Europe.
  5. 5
    Enterprise
    Huge US network with many neighbourhood branches.
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Trains, Buses & Ferries

Book ground transport and plan routes between cities.

  1. 1
    Trainline
    Train and coach tickets for the UK and Europe.
  2. 2
    Rome2rio
    Shows every way to get between two places, with times and prices.
  3. 3
    Amtrak
    US passenger trains, including scenic long-distance routes.
  4. 4
    Omio
    Book trains, buses and flights across Europe in one app.
  5. 5
    Rail Europe
    European train tickets and passes in US dollars.
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Rideshare & Taxis

Ride-hailing apps and taxis around the world.

  1. 1
    Uber
    The global ride-hailing app, in over 70 countries.
  2. 2
    Lyft
    Ride-hailing across the US and Canada.
  3. 3
    Grab
    Southeast Asia's super app for rides, food and payments.
  4. 4
    Bolt
    Cheaper rides across Europe, Africa and beyond.
  5. 5
    Careem
    The Middle East's ride-hailing and delivery app.
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Maps & Navigation

Maps, offline navigation and hiking trails.

  1. 1
    Google Maps
    Navigation, transit, reviews and offline maps almost everywhere.
  2. 2
    Waze
    Crowd-sourced driving directions with live traffic and police alerts.
  3. 3
    AllTrails
    Hiking trail maps, reviews and offline navigation.
  4. 4
    Komoot
    Route planning for hiking, cycling and bikepacking.
  5. 5
    ViaMichelin
    European driving routes with tolls, fuel costs and Michelin picks.
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RV & Campervan Rental

Rent motorhomes and campervans for road trips.

  1. 1
    Outdoorsy
    Peer-to-peer RV and campervan rentals worldwide.
  2. 2
    RVshare
    The biggest US marketplace for renting privately owned RVs.
  3. 3
    Cruise America
    One-way and round-trip RV rentals across North America.
  4. 4
    Indie Campers
    Campervan rentals across Europe and North America.
  5. 5
    Motorhome Republic
    Compare motorhome rentals worldwide.
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Airport Parking

Pre-book cheaper parking at and near airports.

  1. 1
    SpotHero
    Reserve airport and city parking in the US and Canada.
  2. 2
    ParkWhiz
    Book parking at US airports, stadiums and cities.
  3. 3
    JustPark
    Book driveways and car parks across the UK.
  4. 4
    Holiday Extras
    UK airport parking, hotels and lounges.
  5. 5
    Way.com
    Discounted airport parking with free cancellation.
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On the Ground

Tours, food, camping, data and photos.

Tours & Activities

Book tours, tickets and experiences at your destination.

  1. 1
    GetYourGuide
    Tours, tickets and day trips with free cancellation.
  2. 2
    Viator
    Tripadvisor's marketplace of 300,000 tours and activities.
  3. 3
    Klook
    Activities, attraction tickets and transport passes, strongest in Asia.
  4. 4
    Tiqets
    Instant mobile tickets for museums and attractions.
  5. 5
    Civitatis
    Spanish-language and free walking tours worldwide.
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Food & Dining

Restaurant reservations, food tours and eating with locals.

  1. 1
    Yelp
    Restaurant reviews and photos, best in North America.
  2. 2
    OpenTable
    Book restaurant tables in over 50,000 restaurants.
  3. 3
    Eater
    Food news and city restaurant maps worth following.
  4. 4
    Resy
    Reservations at popular US restaurants.
  5. 5
    TheFork
    Restaurant bookings with discounts across Europe.
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Camping & Campgrounds

Find and book campsites, from national parks to farms.

  1. 1
    Recreation.gov
    Book US national park and federal campgrounds.
  2. 2
    KOA
    Family-friendly campgrounds across North America.
  3. 3
    ReserveAmerica
    Book state park campgrounds across the US.
  4. 4
    Hipcamp
    Campsites, glamping and cabins on private land.
  5. 5
    Pitchup
    Book campsites and glamping across Europe.
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Luggage Storage

Drop your bags in shops and hotels near stations.

  1. 1
    Bounce
    Store bags at shops and hotels in over 4,000 cities.
  2. 2
    Radical Storage
    Insured luggage storage in local businesses worldwide.
  3. 3
    Stasher
    Luggage storage in hotels and shops near stations.
  4. 4
    LuggageHero
    Hourly luggage storage in cities across Europe and the US.
  5. 5
    Nannybag
    Luggage storage across France and Europe.
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eSIMs & Mobile Data

Travel eSIMs for cheap mobile data abroad.

  1. 1
    Holafly
    Unlimited-data eSIMs for travel.
  2. 2
    Airalo
    The most popular travel eSIM store, covering 200+ countries.
  3. 3
    Saily
    Travel eSIMs from the makers of NordVPN.
  4. 4
    Nomad
    Regional and global eSIM data plans.
  5. 5
    Yesim
    Pay-as-you-go global eSIMs.
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Travel Photography

Book vacation photographers and edit your travel shots.

  1. 1
    Flickr
    Photo hosting and a huge library of travel photos.
  2. 2
    Adobe Lightroom
    The standard app for editing travel photos.
  3. 3
    500px
    Photo community to share and discover travel photography.
  4. 4
    VSCO
    Photo editing presets and a creative community.
  5. 5
    PhotoPills
    Plan shots around sunrise, golden hour and the Milky Way.
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Plan & Prepare

Itineraries, insurance, visas, money and more.

Trip Planners & Itinerary Apps

Build itineraries, organise bookings and plan road trips.

  1. 1
    Wanderlog
    Collaborative itineraries with maps, budgets and reservations.
  2. 2
    TripIt
    Forward your confirmations and get one master itinerary.
  3. 3
    Google Travel
    Trips, flights, hotels and things to do in one place.
  4. 4
    Tripadvisor Trips
    Save places and build itineraries from reviews.
  5. 5
    Roadtrippers
    Plan road trips with stops and attractions along the route.
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Travel Guides & Inspiration

Destination guides, hidden gems and travel inspiration.

  1. 1
    Tripadvisor
    Reviews and rankings of hotels, restaurants and sights.
  2. 2
    Lonely Planet
    Classic guidebooks and destination guides for every country.
  3. 3
    Time Out
    What to do, eat and see in major cities right now.
  4. 4
    Atlas Obscura
    The world's hidden wonders and curious places.
  5. 5
    Culture Trip
    Culture-led stories and guides to destinations.
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Travel Insurance

Compare and buy travel and nomad insurance.

  1. 1
    World Nomads
    Cover for adventurous travellers, including many sports.
  2. 2
    SafetyWing
    Monthly subscription travel medical insurance for nomads.
  3. 3
    Allianz Travel
    Trip cancellation and annual plans from a major insurer.
  4. 4
    InsureMyTrip
    Compare US travel insurance policies side by side.
  5. 5
    IMG
    International medical and travel insurance.
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Visas & Entry Requirements

Check entry rules and apply for visas and eTAs.

  1. 1
    Passport Index
    Compare passport power and visa-free access.
  2. 2
    IATA Travel Centre
    The entry-rule database airlines use at check-in.
  3. 3
    VisaGuide.World
    Plain-English guides to visas for every country.
  4. 4
    VisaHQ
    Visa requirements and application services worldwide.
  5. 5
    iVisa
    Apply for eVisas and travel authorisations online.
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Travel Health & Safety

Official travel advice, vaccines and health information.

  1. 1
    US State Department
    US travel advisories, passports and embassy information.
  2. 2
    UK Foreign Travel Advice
    UK government safety, entry and local law advice.
  3. 3
    CDC Travelers' Health
    Recommended vaccines and health notices by destination.
  4. 4
    Travel.gc.ca
    Canadian government travel advice and advisories.
  5. 5
    IAMAT
    Health information and a network of English-speaking doctors.
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Weather & Climate

Forecasts and climate data for planning when to go.

  1. 1
    Weather.com
    The Weather Channel's forecasts and radar.
  2. 2
    AccuWeather
    Detailed forecasts for locations worldwide.
  3. 3
    Weather Underground
    Hyperlocal forecasts from personal weather stations.
  4. 4
    Windy
    Beautiful forecast maps for wind, waves and storms.
  5. 5
    Meteoblue
    Accurate forecasts and climate data, great for mountains.
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Travel Money & Budgeting

Low-fee cards, currency exchange and budget trackers.

  1. 1
    Wise
    Multi-currency account and card at the real exchange rate.
  2. 2
    XE
    Live exchange rates and international money transfers.
  3. 3
    Revolut
    Banking app with low-fee spending abroad and currency exchange.
  4. 4
    Numbeo
    Cost of living and price comparisons between cities.
  5. 5
    N26
    Mobile bank with free card payments abroad.
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Language Learning

Learn a language before and during your trip.

  1. 1
    Duolingo
    Free bite-sized lessons in over 40 languages.
  2. 2
    Google Translate
    Instant translation with camera, voice and offline modes.
  3. 3
    Preply
    Online tutors for any language, any schedule.
  4. 4
    Babbel
    Conversation-focused lessons built by linguists.
  5. 5
    italki
    Book affordable one-to-one lessons with native tutors.
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Points & Miles

Earn and redeem points and air miles for free travel.

  1. 1
    The Points Guy
    Credit card, points and travel news from the biggest points site.
  2. 2
    Upgraded Points
    Guides to credit card rewards and award bookings.
  3. 3
    One Mile at a Time
    Airline and hotel reviews, loyalty news and award tips.
  4. 4
    View from the Wing
    Daily airline, hotel and loyalty program commentary.
  5. 5
    AwardWallet
    Track every loyalty balance and expiry in one place.
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Handy Travel Tools

Flight trackers, lounges, compensation and airport guides.

  1. 1
    Flightradar24
    Track any flight live on a map.
  2. 2
    Time and Date
    Time zones, public holidays and sunrise times worldwide.
  3. 3
    FlightAware
    Live flight status, delays and airport tracking.
  4. 4
    SeatGuru
    Seat maps showing the best and worst seats on a plane.
  5. 5
    Priority Pass
    Airport lounge access in over 1,700 lounges.
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Community & Inspiration

Forums, creators, news and ways to live abroad.

Travel Forums & Communities

Ask questions and swap advice with other travellers.

  1. 1
    Couchsurfing
    Meet locals and travellers through hosting and hangouts.
  2. 2
    Tripadvisor Forums
    The largest travel forum, with a board for every destination.
  3. 3
    InterNations
    Expat community with events in 420 cities.
  4. 4
    FlyerTalk
    The forum for frequent flyers, airlines and loyalty programs.
  5. 5
    Nomad List
    Rank cities for digital nomads and meet others.
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Travel Subreddits

The busiest Reddit communities for travel advice.

  1. 1
    r/travel
    The main travel subreddit for questions, photos and stories.
  2. 2
    r/solotravel
    Advice and meetups for people travelling alone.
  3. 3
    r/backpacking
    Backpacking trips, gear and routes.
  4. 4
    r/digitalnomad
    Working remotely while travelling.
  5. 5
    r/onebag
    Travelling with just one bag.
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Travel YouTube Channels

The most-watched travel creators on YouTube.

  1. 1
    Best Ever Food Review Show
    Wild and exotic food from around the world.
  2. 2
    Mark Wiens
    Joyful street food and restaurant tours around the world.
  3. 3
    Yes Theory
    Seeking discomfort through adventures with strangers.
  4. 4
    Drew Binsky
    Visited every country; short films on people and places.
  5. 5
    The Food Ranger
    Street food adventures, especially across Asia and Pakistan.
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Travel News & Magazines

Travel news, industry updates and glossy magazines.

  1. 1
    Guardian Travel
    Destination features and readers' tips.
  2. 2
    Travel + Leisure
    Destination inspiration, news and World's Best awards.
  3. 3
    CNN Travel
    Travel news and features from CNN.
  4. 4
    Condé Nast Traveler
    Luxury travel features, hotel reviews and awards.
  5. 5
    Skift
    Travel industry news and analysis.
See all 10

Work, Volunteer & Live Abroad

Volunteering, house-sitting and remote work while travelling.

  1. 1
    Upwork
    Freelance work marketplace for remote income.
  2. 2
    We Work Remotely
    The biggest remote job board.
  3. 3
    Workaway
    Volunteer a few hours a day for free food and lodging.
  4. 4
    Remote OK
    Remote jobs you can do from anywhere.
  5. 5
    Worldpackers
    Work exchanges in hostels, NGOs and eco-projects.
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Travel With Pets

Pet-friendly stays, pet sitters and pet relocation.

  1. 1
    Rover
    Find pet sitters and dog walkers while you travel.
  2. 2
    BringFido
    Pet-friendly hotels, restaurants and activities.
  3. 3
    TrustedHousesitters
    Sitters who stay in your home and care for your pets.
  4. 4
    PetsWelcome
    Pet-friendly hotels and vacation rentals.
  5. 5
    Pet Travel
    Pet passports, airline rules and entry requirements.
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Ranked by web popularity from Tranco, Majestic Million and Open PageRank, with YouTube channels ranked by subscribers. A few sites that share a big parent domain are placed by hand.