Travel apps have lots of benefits and are convenient for travelers on a tight budget who want to get the most out of their trips without going over budget. The apps help travelers to save money by having price comparisons for flights and hotels as well as finding discounts on dining and entertainment. Travel apps sometimes have exclusive offers and discounts that you can't get by booking a more traditional way (i.e. though the hotel). These apps also speed up the booking and itinerary planning process, giving you valuable time back and decreasing the stress that comes with arranging a trip.
Here are some apps you can use for different travel purposes:
Flight Apps
Skyscanner gives you price alerts and lets you search for a large range of dates for flights. You can search across different travel providers and airlines with their app.
Google Flights has a price prediction for different flights and lets you use a calendar view. The cool thing about the app is it is integrated with Google services to make their recommendations more personalized.
Kayak has an explore tool and offers hacker fares. You are able to combine different airlines to get the best price.
Accommodation Apps
Booking.com has several types of accommodations and the option to cancel your booking for free. The app also offers deals and discounts for its members.
With Airbnb, you have the opportunity to stay in someone's home or other unique possibility. They have different options for different budgets and it can be cheaper than the price of a hotel.
Hostelworld has a large range of hostel bookings with community reviews. This can be very affordable on a tight budget.
Travel Deal Apps
Hopper gives you notification alerts and has price predictions. It helps you figure out the best time to book a flight.
Skiplagged has flight deals and looks for flights that are less expensive using hidden-city ticketing (travelers who book a flight with a layover at their actual destination but purposefully don't get on the connecting flight to remain in the layover city).
Travelzoo offers discounts on hotels, flights, and vacation packages.
Travel Planning Apps
TripIt helps to organize your itinerary with real-time updates. It can automatically sync your travel plans and lets you access your bookings.
Roadtrippers helps you plan out your road trip and has points of interest including scenic routes and attractions.
Google Trips gives you local recommendations and helps you organize your trip. It works with Google Maps to make planning easier.
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