Our smartphones make workdays so much easier, but did you know they can make your vacations easier as well? No matter where you are traveling, there are smartphone apps that can relieve some of the stress of travel, leaving you more time to enjoy your hard-earned time off!
We have compiled a list of our favorite smartphone apps for the traveler. These five apps are all free, but some do offer upgraded versions for a small cost.
TripIt: Do you hate searching through emails and paperwork to find your schedule for each day of a trip? Just forward your travel confirmation emails to the TripIt email account and the app will automatically organize all the information into a daily itinerary for you.
TripIt, free, available on iOS, Android, Blackberry, Windows
CityMapper: Travel is great, but getting lost is the worst! Find your way around an unfamiliar city using interactive maps, complete with ETAs for subway, bus, rail, ferry, bike/car sharing and Uber.
CityMapper, free, available on iOS, Android
XECurrency: Do you need to exchange money on the go? XE Currency allows you to access real-time currency exchange rates, calculate prices for different currencies and view historical currency charts.
XECurrency, free, available on iOS, Android, Blackberry, Windows, Firefox
TimeOut: The luckiest travelers have friends who can give them inside knowledge about all the best restaurants and attractions the city has to offer. With TimeOut, your city insider can live right on your phone! Find city travel guides for many major cities, both in the United States and abroad.
TimeOut, free, available on iOS, Android
LiveTrekker: Travel scrapbooks are amazing to browse through after your trip is over, but they’re a hassle to create on the go. LiveTrekker consolidates all the digital information from your trip (photos, videos, your travel routes, etc.) onto a beautiful map for you to enjoy later or share in real time!
LiveTrekker, free, available on iOS, Android
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We hope these apps are helpful in your travels. Before you leave home, be sure to check out ForRent’s tips for ways to save on travel! Now, get out there and see the world!