Here are some of my favourite apps for all things travel -- Recommended by a female solo traveller! Think: Local transportation, domestic & international flights, accommodation, food, activities/tours, safety measures, etc.
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Accomodation - Ex. Hotels, hostels, home stays & volunteering
Local transportation & flights
Finances / Budget Planning
Experiences, tours & food
Other: Meeting travellers or locals, language courses, safety measures, etc.
Accomodation - Ex. Hotels, hostels, home stays & volunteering
Hostelworld is a great app for those looking to travel on a budget or wanting to experience the community from staying in hostels!
Hostelworld | Discover hostels around the world
Airbnb is a timeless app that offers a wide variety of stays. Whether you are looking for an affordable or luxury stay, they have you covered.
Airbnb | Vacation rentals, cabins, beach houses, etc.
Vrbo is an app that is quite similar to Airbnb - Worth checking out!
Vrbo | Book Your Vacation Home Rentals
Worldpackers offers many amazing volunteer opportunities all over the world. There are also many perks like: 24/7 customer support, free meals, free accommodation, etc.
Worldpackers: Work Exchange, Volunteer Abroad, Gap Year
An essential for hotel bookings, car rentals, etc.
Booking.com
Unique stays from pet sitting or house sitting around the world!
Find Pet Sitting & House Sits Worldwide | TrustedHousesitters
Local transportation & flights
The best for finding affordable train tickets. Book single or round trips, compare options, upgrade classes, etc.
No matter the transport you need, this app gives you a detailed guide for your destinations! Ex. Walking, bus stops, train routes, driving, etc.
Citymapper - The Ultimate Transport App
Navigate your route while offline
Google Maps - Offline
This is an essential for those wanting to interail in Europe.
Omio travel app - Train, bus, flight & ferry tickets all in one
I find Google Flights to be the easiest to navigate when comparing airlines, seeing "low/high" season tickets, booking one ways/rounds, etc.
Google Flights - Find Cheap Flight Options & Track Prices
I like price comparing flights with this website!
Skyscanner: Compare Cheap Flights & Book Airline Tickets to ...
Finances / Budget Planning
Transfer internationally or within personal bank accounts
Wise: the international account | Money without borders
Build your itinerary & stay organized with Wanderlog.
Wanderlog travel planner: free vacation planner and itinerary ...
Plan & monitor your budget / spending habits.
TravelSpend
Amazing alternative to physical sim cards.
Airalo: Buy eSIMs for international travel
Another great esim company.
Holafly | Buy an international eSIM card for 200+ destinations
Get great meals on a budget! Restaurants that have meals or ingredients that will bw thrown out will list them on the app for a fraction of the price -- We love eco-conscious choices.
Too Good To Go
I love using Tripadvisor for finding inspiration, reading reviews & creating wishlists (Of stays, activities, restaurants...)
Tripadvisor: Over a billion reviews & contributions for Hotels ...
My fav ESIM
Roamless
Experiences, tours & food
Great local-led activities
Airbnb Experiences
Find unique travel opportunities & activities through GetYourGuide - From free to paid, they have you covered. Go on a walking tour, wine tasting, exploring historical sites, scubadiving, etc.
GetYourGuide Mobile Apps
Viator offers lots of unique activities & tours.
Viator: Travel Tours, Activities, and Things to Do | 2025
This is perfect for all the nature lovers! Looking for a light hike or chasing waterfalls? Check this out.
AllTrails: Trail Guides & Maps for Hiking, Camping, and ...
Find walking tours in major cities
GuruWalk - The best free tours around the world
Other: Meeting travellers or locals, language courses, safety measures, etc.
You can set your location to travelling & meet super cool people through Bumble BFF.
Find New Friends With Bumble For Friends App
Connect with others with similar travel plans, chat or meet up during your trip!
TripBFF - Travel with friends around the world - Download on ...
Connect with other runners & cyclists in new cities
