The best travel apps
The best travel apps
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Use your phone to plan your dream vacation.
There are a ton of travel apps... but which one is the best for buying flights, booking hotel rooms or helping you find the best drinking hole in town?
SSQ Insurance breaks it down for you.
To plan your trip
Is planning your next trip becoming more complicated? Here are a few suggestions to help you get organized at every step.
Bon Voyage - Canada
Thanks to a trove of information updated by the Government of Canada, you can find out everything you need to know about where you're going: vaccinations, visas, safety precautions, etc.
Internet connection required
Google Trips
Google Trips is like a journal in which you can write all the places you want to visit. If you're lacking inspiration, the application will make recommendations based on your profile.
Guides
Lonely Planet is at your service to help you learn everything about your destination. Just download the app and don't bother with the paper travel guide.
Travel + Leisure
The Travel + Leisure magazine app is full of their staff's recommendations on hotels, restaurants, businesses and attractions at 65 destinations.
Booking your flight
Considering how much of your travel budget will be spent on your flight, why not look for a bargain?
These apps can help.
Google Flights
This ultimate flight comparison app will help you find the best deals.
App Store
Hopper
Hopper analyzes gigabytes of data on flights to help you find the best discounts and best times to travel.
Kayak
This app searches hundreds of travel sites for the best deals on flights, hotels and rental cars.
Skyscanner
This is an all-in-one-travel app that lets you search for flights, hotels and cars.
For accommodations
Whether you're looking for a hotel room or apartment, these apps have you covered.
Airbnb
With over 3 million listings, Airbnb has you covered wherever you decide to travel to. Search and book with this intuitive, user-friendly app.
Hostelworld
Perfect for solo travellers who want to save on their accommodations and not afraid to stay at youth hostels or in rooms.
Roomer
This app promises 30-80% off your hotel room. How? Other client cancellations.
For getting around
Whether you're getting around by car, bus or taxi, this app will help you along.
Citymapper
Ideal when staying in a big city, this app will calculate the best way of going from point A to point B, whether it be by taxi, bike, train, subway or on foot.
Google Maps
Thanks to an interactive map in your phone, this GPS geomapping app will help you find the nearest services or best routes to avoid traffic. It also allows you to create maps of places you want to visit.
Transit
Similar to Citymapper, this app suggests the best route in real time because it takes traffiic jams and public transportation delays into account. Growing in popularity, it is available for 90 cities.
Uber
This app needs no introduction because of how popular it is already. This is the ideal service to move you around quickly and spontaneously.
For having fun
Don't know where to eat? Not sure if the museum is worth the detour? Why not get millions of other people's opinion?
TripAdvisor
Restaurants, museums, hotels and main attractions are all rated here.
Yelp
With over 100 million reviews for business around the world, this app helps you find the best places to eat, have a drink or otherwise enjoy yourself.
For making your life easier
These apps will simplify your daily travels.
Accuweather
Get accurate weather predictions in real time.
Google Translate
No need to pack an English-to-whatever dictionary or be self-conscious about your poor pronunciation with this app! Simply type in the phrase and you will get the equivalent in 52 languages, voice command included.
PackPoint
Are you deathly afraid of forgetting something? PackPoint is the perfect solution! Prepare a list based on the destination, weather and duration.
Tricount
It's not always easy to split the bill in a restaurant. Use this simple solution to settle up the tab so everyone gets paid back.
XE Currency
It's not always easy to calculate the currency exchange rate. Let this app do it for you.
And you?
Do you use a travel app that doesn't appear on this list?
