Tickets, accommodation, and food: 7 of most useful mobile apps for travelers

Today your smartphone can take over the duties of a small travel agency. And no, this is not a joke. GPS, currency calculator, online and offline maps, city guides, dictionaries, search for accommodation and restaurants - all of this and even more is already available in mobile apps. A set of these assistants will help you plan your vacation from A to Z and save time and money.

OBOZREVATEL has prepared a selection of apps that will help you enjoy your vacation and spend a minimum of effort on organizing your trip.

1. Best deals for airline tickets

The essence of these apps is simple: you search for the ticket you need and book it. The only difference is the terms on which the selected services have agreed with air carriers. Download these mobile apps and search for the best deals.

• Skyscanner - iOS/Android
• Bravofly - iOS/Android
• Aviasales - iOS/Android
• Momondo - iOS/Android
• Tickets.ua - iOS/Android
• Google Flights

2. Blablacar - travel with carpoolers

This is a platform that allows you to find carpoolers or bus tickets (international or local). To do this, you need to select the date of travel, place of departure and arrival. And you're done!

With the Blablacar app, drivers and passengers can travel together and split the cost of the trip in half. Here you can book a seat not only in a car but also on a bus, and travel comfortably to the most remote corners of the country. The platform operates in 22 countries.

Download: iOS/Android.

3. Rentalcars - car rental services

On Rentalcars, tourists rent cars in more than 49,000 locations around the world. This is a great opportunity for those who like to travel comfortably on their own route. Use a simple map search in the app to find the nearest car rental location and place an order.

Please note that each country may have its own car rental and payment terms. Therefore, we advise you to familiarize yourself with them in advance so that you do not have any questions or misunderstandings later. In addition, you must have your driver's license with you. Check if it is valid in the country where you plan to vacation.

Download: iOS/Android.

4. Hotel Tonight - overnight stays

This app allows you to rent hotel rooms. And the closer the check-in date, the lower the price! This platform is available in more than 450 cities around the world. Hotel Tonight differs from Booking and Airbnb in its emphasis on urgency. However, you won't be able to book a hotel a week before your vacation. And if you need to find a room "here and now", this is a good alternative to alternative apps.

Download: iOS/Android.

5. Numbeo - calculating potential expenses

This service is a real find for tourists! Here you can find out how much a resident of your chosen area (country or city) spends on average for free. The interface is intuitive. You can predict how much money you will need for a three-day or several-week vacation. It has everything: the average price of housing, food, taxis, utilities, and much more.

Check out the site.

6. TripAdvisor - hotels, entertainment, restaurants

This application contains all the necessary information about countries, cities and places that are definitely worth visiting. Tourists can plan a trip, explore local attractions, and book a hotel room or a table in a restaurant. TripAdvisor user reviews will help you decide on the choice of places.

Download: iOS/Android.

7. PackPoint - packing list

All you need to use this app is to specify the city to travel to, the date, and your vacation plans (beach, swimming, running, etc.). After analyzing this data, the app will generate a list of things you'll need during your vacation. You can delete unnecessary items and add things that are not on the list. When packing your suitcase, mark the items you've already taken with you in the app. That way you won't forget anything.

Download: iOS, Android.

With these mobile apps, you'll see that it's not so difficult and in fact quite realistic to plan a quality vacation.