Essential Travel Apps — Download Before You Go Guide

Must-have apps for any trip: navigation, transport, accommodation, money, and planning.

Navigation

Citymapper (London + 100 cities). Google Maps (download offline maps). Rome2Rio (door-to-door routing).

Transport

Trainline (UK + Europe trains). Uber/Bolt/FreeNow (ride-hailing). Omio (compare trains, buses, flights).

Accommodation

Booking.com (largest selection). Airbnb (unique stays). Hostelworld (budget/solo).

Money

Wise/Revolut/Monzo (fee-free, real exchange rates). XE Currency (rate calculator).

Planning

TripIt (auto-organise bookings). Visit a City (walking tours). PackPoint (packing generator).

Last updated: June 2026.