Planning a holiday is exciting, but between booking everything and keeping track of plans, it can get stressful, very quickly. And once you actually get there, there’s still plenty to organise — where to eat, how to get around, who paid for the dinner bill. Here’s where a few handy apps come in.

Before You Go: Planning & Booking

1. Hopper

If you're tired of second-guessing when to book flights, Hopper does the work for you. It tracks prices and predicts whether they'll go up or down, so you know whether to book now or wait. It also works for hotels and car hire — and sends notifications when the price drops. A massive time  and frustration - saver!

2. TripIt

TripIt pulls all your booking confirmation emails into one clean, easy-to-follow itinerary. Flights, hotels, car hire, dinner reservations — all in one place. It’s particularly helpful if you're juggling multiple bookings or don’t want to scroll through your inbox at the check-in desk. Yep, we’ve all been there! 

3. Skyscanner

Most people know Skyscanner for flight searches, but it’s also great for flexible planning. If you know when you want to go but aren’t sure where, you can set your destination as “Everywhere” and find the cheapest options. It’s great for last-minute breaks or budget-first decisions.

4. PackPoint

This one helps you avoid the classic “I forgot my charger… again” moment. PackPoint builds a tailored packing list based on your destination, trip length, and activities. Heading to a beach, cycling, or doing business travel? It adjusts your list depending on your destination and tri type — and reminds you what not to pack if it’s already provided.

5. Booking.com

Yes, it’s everywhere — but for good reason. Booking.com is still one of the easiest platforms to search, filter, and manage accommodation. The app version lets you save favourites, check cancellation policies quickly, and message the host if anything changes.

While You’re Away: Navigation, Sharing & Smart Shortcuts

6. Splitwise

Ideal for group holidays, Splitwise keeps track of who paid for what and works out the running totals as you go. No awkward maths or arguments — just log your expenses, assign them to people, and it quietly keeps score in the background. Everyone settles up at the end, and the app even helps with currency conversions.

7. Google Translate

It’s not new, but it’s still one of the best tools when you're abroad. Yes, everyone knows it — and it’s not perfect — but being able to point your camera at a menu or sign and get an instant translation is genuinely useful. You can also download languages to use offline, which comes in handy more often than you think.

8. Too Good To Go

If you're travelling on a budget or just hate food waste, this app helps you find restaurants, cafés and bakeries offering end-of-day leftovers at a big discount. Great for grabbing a cheap lunch or discovering smaller local spots you might otherwise miss.

9. Polarsteps

This app automatically tracks your journey and lets you add photos, notes and stops along the way. It's a nice alternative to the typical Instagram highlight reel — and you can share it privately with friends or turn it into a digital travel journal at the end of your trip.

10. HERE WeGo

If you’d rather skip Google Maps or want a solid backup, HERE WeGo is a great alternative. It’s ideal for offline navigation, especially in areas with patchy signal. You can download entire countries in advance, and it works for walking, driving, cycling and public transport routes.



A few apps that genuinely save time, keep things simple, or help you avoid last-minute stress are the perfect companions to planning and enjoying your well-earned break. Then just make sure you pack your charger — and maybe back it up with one of those apps that reminds you, just in case!