Ever found yourself lost in a foreign city, struggling with language barriers, or unsure how much to tip? These essential travel apps for 2024 have helped us tackle it all. Traveling is exciting, but the right apps can make it even better. We’ve tested these apps across cities in Europe to find the most reliable and versatile ones for your next travels.
A navigation app that provides real-time directions, public transit routes, and local business information. It helps travelers explore new cities, locate attractions, and navigate unfamiliar areas with ease.
It is simple to navigate, and can help you plan your travels from beforehand, allocating you a travel time either by walk, car or public transportation.
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This powerful app provides text, voice, and camera-based translations for over 100 languages. It beaks down language barriers and makes communication easier in foreign countries. We found this especially useful in Porto and Valencia where English was hardly spoken by locals. Even though sometimes translations aren’t exactly, it usually does the trick to help you understand the gist of the sentence.
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Taxi apps such as Uber and Bolt, amongst many others, make it easy to book on demand rides, in major cities. Although they are becoming quite popular, it is important to check before that the city that you’re visiting actually offers this service.
It provides a convenient and efficient mode of transportation. We find this particularly helpful in Malta, where public transportation is not very efficient and parking is scarce.
Moreover, there are several modes of payment such as cash, card or credit that you can purchase in the app beforehand to be ready when needed.
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This app offers real-time currency conversion rates and supports offline conversions for more than 180 countries. It helps travelers quickly understand costs in foreign countries and avoid unexpected expenses.
Xe Currency Converter also allows users to perform offline conversions, making it especially useful when traveling in areas with limited internet access.
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A digital banking app that offers a multi-currency account. It allows users to hold, exchange, and transfer money in over 30 different currencies. It comes with a physical and virtual card that can be used internationally with minimal fees, making it a popular choice for travelers.
Revolut simplifies currency management while traveling. It offers competitive exchange rates, especially for major currencies, and allows fee-free spending and ATM withdrawals in many countries. This means travelers can avoid high foreign transaction fees and access local currency conveniently.
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These essential travel apps for 2024 help make your travel experience more enjoyable and hassle-free. From currency conversion to finding local attractions, each app provides tools to help you navigate any destination confidently. Though we’re not sponsored by any of these apps, we genuinely recommend them because they’ve made our travels easier.
Don’t forget to check out some of our recent posts on destinations like Rome, Paris or Florence, and let us know in the comments which travel apps you love. Safe travels and happy exploring!
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