Who doesn’t love a good deal? Travel can already tend to be expensive as is: flights, accommodations, going out to eat, tours, activities, excursions. If you have the ability to take advantage of a deal, we can’t recommend the list we’ve compiled enough. Through the list of mobile apps we have pulled together, you can save hundreds of dollars on flights, gas, last minute hotel rooms, meals, and more. To get started, all you will need is a smart phone and the will to save money. Head to the app store or Google Play store and download these apps:
Hopper (iOS, Android; Free)
Simply throw in your travel dates and destination and Hopper begins working immediately to compile the best deals on flights, hotels, car rentals, and more for your upcoming trip. According to their website, Hopper helps travelers save up to 40% every time they travel. You can receive notifications from the app on when to book and even browse destination deals you hadn’t thought of before.
iExit (iOS, Android; Free)
Perfect for road trippers, iExit can be used on any interstate in the United States to find the best deals on nearby lodging, meals, and more. If you’re more of a pre-planner, you can search your route in advance to find those deals before you hit the road. This is a great app for those who have a more go-with-the-flow spirit and those who want to know what’s available in advance.
GasBuddy (iOS, Android; Free)
If finding the cheapest gas and earning money back when fueling up are your biggest concerns, download GasBuddy. This is a fully-integrated gas services app – find the cheapest deals on gas while on the road, earn free gas through their rewards system, pull up gas price maps, and even pay with GasBuddy at the pump. This is your one-stop shop for all things savings on gas.
Travel Zoo (iOS, Android; Free)
Maybe you haven’t fully planned out all the exciting you plan on doing while on vacation or on the road. If that’s the case, Travel Zoo has your covered. In addition to their full website, Travel Zoo offers a mobile app where you can find deals for great vacation packages, restaurants, spas, excursions, and more. This is a great tool for those who like to plan their travel in advance and those who are looking for something to do last minute while on their latest adventure.
Hotel Tonight (iOS, Android; Free)
Another great app for road trippers or last-minute bookers, Hotel Tonight can help you find a great deal on a hotel in a pinch. The service has spread across the United States and the app has deals in most major cities, from Seattle to Atlanta, San Jose to Baton Rogue, and many more cities that you love. The app even extends its services overseas to some major cities within Europe, like Paris, Italy, and more.