Are you looking for the perfect gift for the traveler in your life? Look no further! We’ve rounded up the best travel gifts to help you find the perfect present that will suit any budget. Whether they’re a frequent flyer or an occasional vacationer, these unique travel gifts are guaranteed to bring them joy. From must-have accessories to convenient gadgets, these thoughtful gifts will make any trip more enjoyable. Make their next journey special with one of these top travel gifts!
This is our list of the most popular travel gifts for 2024
Best Travel Gifts Under $50
Always panicking at the airport check-in because your luggage is overweight? Avoid those overweight fees and stress no more. Designed to be portable and perfect for travel, save time by checking the weight of your luggage from anywhere at anytime. With its high accuracy sensor and built to withstand 110lbs (50kg), this is perfect for those travelers who are always trying to pack too much.
Looking to keep track of all of the amazing places you’ve visited? Well look no further! This beautiful world map makes for a very unique travel gift for any travel enthusiast. With up-to-date cartography, this world scratch map makes for a great art piece in any room.
One of the most annoying things on a flight is when you’re watching your favorite tv show or movie from your phone and you have nowhere to put it. You try balancing it on your pull down tray or on your knee, or even worse yet, you’re holding it for hours in mid air. But with this handy 360 degree, multi direction, handsfree airplane phone mount, you won’t have to worry about that anymore. The strong clamp is compatible with multiple phone sizes including the iPhone 14 Pro Max as well as the Samsung Note 20 Plus and is small enough to fit in your pocket.
After years of travel we’ve learned, the more you travel, the more wear and tear your passport takes. So in order to keep our passport in good condition and reduce the chances of damage, we use a passport holder. But hang on, this passport holder combo holds more than just your passport. Perfect for both men and women and available in several different colors, it’s equipped to hold your passport, plane tickets, government ID, your credit cards, and even SIM cards. Keeping your hands free while giving you easy access to all of your travel documents, this holder is an all in one convenience for travelers which makes this a real good travel gift.
We LOVE our sound machine. Have you ever stayed at a hotel or Bnb where you just couldn’t fall asleep because of a surrounding sound? This portable sound machine is a travelers lifesaver for those looking to get a good nights sleep without affecting your travel weight limit. With 21 soothing sounds, customized timers, various sound levels, and a rechargeable long lasting battery, this device isn’t just made for children, but is perfect for adults as well! Whether you like to listen to the waves of the ocean, the rain of the rainforest, a lullaby, or even simple white noise, this travel noise machine is the best at creating the perfect soothing sleep environment to help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. Take it on all of your road trips, business trips, and even your hotel room stays.
Travel Essentials and Most Useful Travel Gifts
Great for blocking out light, this sleep mask is the perfect gift for those travellers looking to get some sleep on those long flights. This eye mask is not only soft and comfortable, but it blocks out light that other brands cannot. Suited for both male and female travelers.
Are you one of those travelers who can never find what you’re looking for in your luggage? Packing cubes helps save you time by organizing your belongings and packing much more efficiently. Designed with mesh top that allows you to see your items, these packing cubes make it easy to find that favorite swim suit of yours for the excursion you have planned for tomorrow.
Don’t you hate it when you’re trying to sleep and all you can hear is annoying sounds and noise from all around you? Providing you with the sound barrier you need as well as the comfort as if you’re not wearing anything at all, these wax ear plugs are the perfect solution to getting the good nights sleep you deserve.
Keep your belongings and luggage secure with this TSA approved luggage lock. This lock enables airport security to inspect and re-lock your luggage without having to damage your luggage or the lock itself. Great for any luggage or backpack, this luggage lock also allows you to set your own personal 3 digit combination. Available in a variety of colors, this is one of the most practical travel gifts for your favorite traveler.
Don’t get stuck with electronic accessories that you can’t use on your next trip! One of the most useful gifts for any international traveler is having a travel adaptor. This all in one universal travel adaptor is perfect for worldwide travelers. Suitable for over 150 countries including the US, Europe, Australia and the United Kingdom. It is also compatible with all of your USB type devices.
If you or someone you know is a frequent flyer or is always on those long international flights, than a travel pillow is must for getting the proper sleep and rest you deserve. Trust me, you don’t want to be that person that is always falling asleep on the strangers’ shoulder sitting next to you. Not only is it awkward, but its also very uncomfortable. Choosing this amazing memory foam travel pillow is a gamechanger. Not only is it extremely comfortable, but its breathable and machine washable as well. The bonus is, this pillow comes with a complete airplane travel kit complete with eye masks, earplugs and a storage bag to ensure everything is stored all together.
If you want to opt for something a little more budget friendly, look to purchase the worlds softest microfiber travel pillow instead. What’s great about this pillow is, not only is the pillow itself comfortable, but it’s made of recycled fibers. A great choice for those travelers looking to buy eco-friendly travel products while doing their part in protecting the environment.
If there’s one luggage set every traveler dreams of, it’s the Samsonite Winfield 3. Samsonite has long been a leader in the luggage industry and their well designed quality products proves why. This 2 piece set includes both a 20″ carry-on as well as a 25″ checked bag. Featuring four 360-degree spinner wheels, TFSA approved lock, and a 10 year warranty, the receiver of this amazing gift won’t be disappointed. You can never go wrong with luggage as it is always a great travel gift! If you’re interested in other luggage options, check out the most popular and Best Hardside Luggage Sets.
Designed with premium materials, vegan leather, and its solid build, the Monos carry-on suitcase has become highly popular. With over 1000 5-star reviews, this suitcase is a must have! What makes this piece of luggage so luxurious is its soft anti-microbial interior fabric, its ultra-macrofibre vegan leather details, and its aerospace-grade, water resistant, German polycarbonate hard shell material designed to protect your possessions. It also comes with a limited lifetime warranty making it the perfect travel gift.
Have you ever been in a situation while traveling where your phone dies and you feel completely lost? Or you’re in the company of the perfect sunset and you don’t have your phone to get that Instagram worthy picture? A great way to avoid this and save yourself the stress is to own a travel sized power bank. With its compact design, this charger is the slimmest and lightest portable charger on the market. Ankers exclusive technology is the best way to charge those dead or low-power devices. Did I mention it also offers trickle charge and overcharge protection? This is one of the best travel gadgets that you can own.
If you take a lot of long haul flights or do a lot of international travel, you may want to look into compression socks. Compression socks are designed to boost your blood circulation by applying pressure to your lower legs and ultimately increasing blood flow and reducing swelling. These socks are extremely helpful in situations where you’ve been sitting for long periods of time and blood clots become more common such as international or long distance travel. These may literally be a lifesaver. Sold in a variety of different sizes, colors and patterns.
Need a stylish, water resistant travel bag for your next adventure? You can never have too much space! Perfect for any type of traveler and made of water resistant material, this travel backpack is perfect for safely packing your laptop and any other small items. With a separate soft padded laptop compartment, multiple other compartments and pockets and equipped with built-in USB ports, this backpack is the best thing since sliced bread. This backpack should be on every travel gift guide as it makes the perfect Christmas gift for that close family member or friend. Made of durable water resistant material, you can count on it to accompany you on many adventures and last a real long time.
Help your fellow traveler find their bags. With unique, bright colored luggage tags, you will always be able to pick your bag out from the pile. Suitable for all travelers and durable enough for long-term use, luggage tags are key to having your luggage returned if lost during your travels. With the ability to write down your address and contact details, every travelers should have a luggage tag attached to their checked bags. With so many unique options out there, you’ll be sure to find something that you love. Maybe its the premium leather luggage tags that interest you. Or maybe you’re a Star Wars fan and you prefer a themed luggage tag instead. Check out our favorites!
Luxury Travel Gifts
Built with a 6.8″ display and 8 GB of space, this is the perfect gift for the traveler that loves to read. Ideal for on the go travel, the Kindle saves you a ton of weight without having to bring multiple books on your next trip. With adjustable warm light that makes reading easy on your eyes, the Kindle is also equipped with a battery that can last up to 10 weeks on a single charge allowing you to keep on reading. Did we mention its waterproof as well? Perfect for those sitting poolside or on the beach at their favorite resort.
Say goodbye to all that outside noise! No more crying baby on your plane, loud engine revving on that bus drive, or that annoying friend that just won’t stop talking. Simply sit back, relax, and listen to that podcast or watch that show you’ve been meaning to catch up on. Especially useful for those long-haul flights, noise-canceling headphones removes you from the chaos and sets you into a mood of tranquility. Here are our 2 favorite noise cancelling headphones:
These are Mikes personal favorite. Compatible for both Apple and Android users, these high performance headphones provide great sound quality that I have personally enjoyed for years. With up 22 hours of battery life and industry leading Bluetooth technology, these headphones will keep you connected longer with fewer drop-outs.
Sit back and enjoy that flight or car ride without any of that annoying outside noise with a pair of Apple AirPods. With advanced audio performance, 2 times more active noise cancelling technology (which means less external noise) and a more immersive sound experience, AirPods have been very popular amongst travelers. Great for those extra long travel days, AirPods provide up to 6 hours of listening time on a single charge but also include a compact MagSafe charging case which holds multiple charges for more than 24 hours of additional listening time allowing you to enjoy even longer!
As a long time leader in the sound industry, Bose has always delivered amazing quality and products to its customers. The sound experience you get from a Bose product is unlike any other. These wireless headphones come with 11 levels of active noise cancelling, amazingly crisp sound, a built-in microphone, premium comfort, and up to 20 hours of wireless battery life on a single charge. So next time you’re debating on which brand of headphones to purchase, choose Bose because they always deliver great quality!
Are you ever sitting poolside or at the beach wanting to listen to your favorite music but are worried about damaging your sound system? Well this has been one of our all time favorite electronic purchases to date. The Wonderboom gives you 14 hours of full stereo audio with 360 degree sound but built into a small, compact and convenient device. And don’t worry! It’s also dustproof, waterproof, AND floatable which means its perfect for going to the beach, pool, or even in the shower so you can continue to sing along with your favorite music artist! What’s great is there is also button option called Outdoor Boost which is designed to enhance the sound quality for outdoor environments.
Outdoor Travel Gifts
Do you like drinking beer? Maybe wine is more your thing? Good news, this multitool includes a bottle opener and corkscrew. On a more serious note, multitools are great when you’re in a jamb and need some help. This 12-in-1 multi tool features spring loaded pliers, wire cutters, tweezers, a knife, multiple screw drivers, and more! A great tool for the everyday situation.
Are you afraid of the dark? Don’t worry, we get scared too. One of the most handy gadgets you can have while camping or traveling is a headlamp. Forget about the classic flashlight and free up another hand by using a headlamp. And yes, you might look a little dorky, but that’s ok! At least then you’ll have some light! These powerful hands-free LED headlamps are amazing! Generating an outstanding amount of light for 10+ hours even in the darkest of places, you’ll wish you had one to take with you on your next camping trip. What’s even better is that its weather resistant and shockproof and is suitable for all kinds of weather conditions including rain and snow.
Do you wish you had super vision where you could see even further with 12x the magnification? Us too! But unfortunately the closest you’ll get to having super vision is by owning a pair of these binoculars. Comfortable for those with or without eye glasses, these compact binoculars allow you to see further and clearer than any other set of binoculars. This travel gift makes a great stocking stuffer or birthday present.
Adventure Travel Gifts
Are you tired of coming back from the beach with a wet towel that’s full of sand? These are a personal favorite of both ours. Made of 100% recycled materials, this is a great gift for for both eco-friendly travelers as well as anyone looking for a sand free, quick drying towel. As seen on the popular tv show Dragon’s Den, these towels are just as amazing as the company claims they are. With a quick little shake, these towels leave the sand at the beach so that you don’t have to worry about bringing it back home with you. The high quality fibers feel soft on your skin yet remain super absorbent leaving and dry’s 3 times quicker than your standard beach towel. Did I mention they are amazing!?
Best Travel Gifts for Men
Not every trip requires a suitcase, especially if he’s only gone for the weekend. Instead, gift him a travel duffel bag that gives him enough space for everything he needs for that short getaway. Perfect for those overnight trips, short business trips, or even the weekend getaways with you, this oversized travel bag is even equipped with a shoe compartment convenient to store his favorite pair of shoes. A travel bag that should be on all of the holiday gift guides, the leather exterior will give him that classic look he’s been looking for!
Stop throwing everything into a Ziploc bag and directly into your luggage! Every man needs a place to store his toiletry’s when he travels and what better way to organize those items than in this water-resistant travel organizer. With a spacious main compartment comprised of several small pockets, this toiletry bag keeps all of his personal items organized in one easy location. It even includes a separate waterproof compartment for his shaving supplies.
No one likes sitting around in wet beach shorts all day. Instead, pick up a pair of these quick dry swim trunks. The quick dry, stretchy breathable fabric keeps you comfortable wherever you are. Whether you’re enjoying the day lounging at the beach or floating in the pool with friends, these shorts are dry by the time you’re ready for your next activity.
Best Travel Gift Ideas for Her
Perfect for safekeeping all of her favorite jewelry for wherever she travels. At a small compact size, this jewelry organizer has enough space to hold multiple earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets and watches, yet still fit into a small bag or luggage. Made with a beautiful and soft velvet material, this case has a true luxury feel to it. It even includes a secret earring compartment as well as a compact mirror to help her get ready on the go. Made in a variety of gorgeous colors, this is the ideal gift for any female traveler.
Traveling is always such an amazing experience. Creating memories, taking in the culture, and enjoying the feeling of freedom is something that just cant replicate. What better way to remember those moments then to write about them in your very own travel journal? Take note of those memorable moments, beautiful sunsets, and document your favorite things about each destination you’ve visited so that you can preserve those experiences for a lifetime.
Every woman needs somewhere to pack her makeup, cosmetics, and toiletry items. What better way to keep them all organized than in a travel organizer?! Designed with 4 separate zipper compartments to help organize her items, and elastic straps to hold bottles upright to avoid spillage, this is the perfect travel organizer for any overnight stay, vacation, or even for taking to the gym. I’m telling you, she will love this travel gift.
Regardless of where she travels, one things for certain. She needs to have her hair done if she wants to look great in those amazing holiday photos. With its lightweight and compact design, this hair dryer is the perfect size to squeeze into any piece of luggage. Its versatility allows for 2 heat/speed settings allowing her to quickly dry and style her hair so that she looks great all day long.
Looking to do some solo travel but want some extra security while alone in your hotel room? This easy to use, no installation required device is great for preventing and scaring off unwanted intruders from entering your personal space. Simply place it behind a closed door as you would a door stop and allow the alarm to sound when someone attempts to push open the door and enter your room. With 3 levels of adjustable sensitivity and a loud alarm, this device is great for anyone staying in a VRBO, Air BnB, hotel, or even a home. A must have for any traveler especially those solo travelers.
Travel Gifts for Kids
Keeping young children entertained on a long road trip or flight can be a real challenge for a parent. With the lack of excitement and things to do in the car, plane, or train ride, it might be difficult keeping their minds busy. But the National Geographic Kids Ultimate U.S. Road Trip Atlas can definitely help make that journey a lot more fun! With easy-to-read road maps of the U.S.A., fun facts to read about, and various activities, this book can certainly keep your kids engaged for multiple hours at a time. Not to mention, get them excited about making those new travel memories.
Kids and toys go hand-in-hand like maple syrup and pancakes. The pair always seem to come together. But the challenge with bringing toys on trip is that they need to be small and light. Card games are the perfect replacement. With so many affordable classic games out there, you won’t even need to break the bank when purchasing them. Playing games are always a great way to spend time as a family having fun. Some our favorites include: UNO, Monopoly Deal, and Taco vs Burrito. Perfect for all ages, these are the fun travel gifts for your kids that you can own for less than $25.
Gifts for Travel Photography
With everyone looking for more action and adventure these days, the GoPro Hero is the perfect action camera for any adventure travel enthusiast. With amazing 5.3k video quality, HyperSmooth stabilization, and waterproof to 33ft, the GoPro provides you with everything you need in order to photograph and record all of your amazing adventures no mater where they take you. Capture every moment of your travels without the worry of damaging your device.
Ever struggle to get that perfect picture of you on vacation because no one else is around to take it? Well, this is me telling you, everyone needs a selfie stick! What doubles as a selfie stick AND a tripod, this portable selfie stick has a 40 inch reach as well as a remote shutter that’s compatible with all of the latest smartphones from Apple and Android. What’s even a nice bonus is that this selfie stick doubles as a tripod as well, capturing any moment with your friends or family freeing up your hands completely. Made of aluminum alloy and ABS, this selfie stick is designed in a way that provides the user rigidity and durability while using it anywhere, anytime.
Sometimes you need an upgrade from that phone camera but also want to stay within a certain budget and we get that. If you’re looking for quality, we would recommend Sony as a great brand to start with. Although they have several amazing cameras, we would recommend the Sony 6000 line as it’s great for those starting out and need something that small and compact for travel. It has some amazing autofocus tracking technology, a flip screen for creating vlogs and selfie videos, 4k video capability, and offers the ability to use many different interchangeable lenses. This is definitely one of the best gifts for the travel photography lovers in your life.
The most flexible tripod on the market. Are you ever in a situation where you want to set up a tripod but there just isn’t anywhere to set it down? Well don’t worry, the Joby flexible grip can wrap itself around all kinds fo things including (but not limited to): railings, tree branches, poles, and more! We personally own one of these and it’s super handy! It’s always in our camera bag and we use it for both our GoPro and smartphones when we trave;. What’s great about this product is its flexibility. Its flexible gorilla pod legs can wrap itself around anything and everything as well as provide all kinds of unique creative photo/video taking angles. It’s also compatible with all smartphones with or without the case.
Give the Gift of Travel Books
Travel Gifts for Learning
Whether you’re preparing for your next trip or researching travel destinations, reading about travel can be so much fun. The ideas, travel guides, travel tips and inspiration travel books deliver can be incredibly helpful which is why we have a few recommendations. Check out these amazing travel books and give the gift of travel without the usual cost.
Travel Gifts Conclusion
Travel gifts are the ultimate way to show you care about the travel lovers in your life. Whether you’re looking to buy a gift for Christmas, a birthday, or even a special occasion, these travel gifts surely won’t disappoint. From stylish luggage to practical accessories, every one of these ideas will make any trip even more special.
We hope you found the perfect travel gift to match the traveller in your life. Have fun shopping and happy travels!
