Thankfully, technology helps to make our lives easier and more enjoyable. We’ve discovered the best five travel apps to download to help you have the best vacation ever, without worrying about a thing.

Take the stress and worry out of travelling. Ensure you’re always one step ahead with these inventive travel apps.

CityMapper is one of the rare travel apps that thinks about the environment. When you’re in a new place, you don’t always know your way around, and this will guide you. It’s built for people who use public transport, walk or cycle.

Currently, it covers 39 cities around the world with routes that are much better than Google Maps. It doesn’t just tell you how to travel in an unfamiliar city, but how much it will cost you too.

Anyone who loves to travel knows how expensive and inconvenient it can be to book a last-minute hotel. Airbnb is an excellent service which isn’t just limited to accommodation. Not everyone knows that this app also tells you about upcoming walking tours, cooking classes, and activities and adventures in your chosen city.

This is one of our favourite travel apps for finding affordable flights, hotels and rental cars. It covers you for virtually every holiday essential you could require. Simply search where you’re looking to head, and the days, and it’ll provide you with a quote.

Alternatively, you can use Skyscanner to plan your next trip with their ‘top deals’ of affordable places around the world. Whatever you use it for, it promises to help make your trip unforgettable.

Did you know that Uber is now active in 84 countries and 737 cities around the world? The app is an on-demand service which comes in handy when you’re abroad. Request a car directly to you to help you get around safely and cheaply. You don’t need cash, and can pay from your Uber account, which is great if you’re uncomfortable with foreign currency.

This is one of the rare travel apps available to tourists. This app looks at the weather forecast and location of your trip to help you pack your essentials. How many times have you arrived at your destination to discover that you’ve forgotten something? PackPoint has saved checklists to help you pack everything you need, without having to think.

You can tick off your essentials as you go, or add more specific items to help you plan in advance. It will also suggest things to bring along depending on your destination and when you’re on your travels.

There are a multitude of apps to help you conquer your dreams, but we wanted to share our five favourites. The best travel apps will make your holiday stress-free, healthy and easier.

If you think we’ve neglected some, please share your finds in the comments. Be sure to share this with the travelers in your life as well!

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