What’s the one thing that we all have in our pockets – no matter where we are? Phones. Whether you’re sightseeing in Rome or zig-zagging the Ha Giang Loop – you’ll likely have a phone with you. Your phone could be the key to a successful travel journey, and it’s easier than ever to book flights, hotels and activities when you’re on the go. Here are 5 of the best budget-friendly apps that you’ll need to save money while you’re exploring. 

Skyscanner

If you’re looking for the best place to find cheap flights, you should definitely look into downloading Skyscanner. Skyscanner is the best search engine for good flight deals. It scans the internet for the best flights for specific dates or times, so if you’re looking to fly on certain dates, this should be the best app for you. You can organise the search based on pricing, so you can find the best deal for you. Skyscanner is the best if you want to search for specific dates, but if you are more flexible about when you fly, you could also check out Jack’s Flight Club. 

Hostelworld

Accomodation is one of the costliest parts of travelling. Hostels are the cheapest way to travel when you’re going to multiple destinations or travelling for a long time – you can get in some places around the world for as little as $3 a night! With Hostelworld, you will be able to compare all of the hostels in the city you want to travel to, from price, location and suitability to your needs. If you want to get the most out of your money when you’re travelling, you should definitely download Hostelworld. 

Bounce

Ever had the annoying experience of a 9am arrival and 2pm check-in? You’re all ready to explore the new city or town, but you’re stuck lugging your bag around with you until you can get into your accommodation. It would be SO much easier if you could just leave your bag somewhere so you can explore until you need to check-in, right? Well with Bounce, you can – Bounce allows you to see all the shops and organisations in the area which allow a bag drop service for travellers, from just $2 a day! You can even book ahead of time so you know what you need to do. 

Splitwise

If you often travel with friends, or like to meet fellow travellers, Splitwise definitely should be one of the top apps you download. Splitwise makes splitting the bill easier, so you don’t have to have any awkward conversations or keep asking your friends for money back. It also makes you stick to your budget better, as you can get your money back easily and track your spending. If you’re planning a group trip, you should definitely download Splitwise!

Kayak

Kayak is your one-stop shop for the best travel deals – and shouldn’t be forgotten about if you’re a regular traveller on a limited budget. It is a great search engine to find flights, hotels, rental cars, train journeys and more at the best price possible. Even if you’re not a seasoned backpacker, Kayak can help you find amazing package holiday deals so you can enjoy the sunshine without cutting down your beer budget. 

What’s the best budget app for travelling that you’ve found? Leave a comment down below and help a fellow traveller out!