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Google Maps
Maps & transport ยท FreeTransit directions, offline maps and reviews.
๐ก Download offline maps before landing. Transit mode shows lifts in many cities.
Get Google Maps โCitymapper
Maps & transport ยท FreeStep-by-step public transport in major cities.
๐ก Tells you which carriage to board for the exit, which saves steps with a stroller.
Get Citymapper โUber
Maps & transport ยท FreeRide hailing in 70+ countries.
๐ก Uber Car Seat is available in some cities. Check before you rely on it.
Get Uber โGO Taxi
Maps & transport ยท FreeJapanโs biggest taxi app.
๐ก Order a JPN Taxi van for easy stroller loading.
Get GO Taxi โGrab
Maps & transport ยท FreeRides and food delivery across Southeast Asia.
๐ก GrabFamily offers child seats in some cities.
Get Grab โBiTaksi
Maps & transport ยท FreeOfficial yellow-taxi app in Istanbul.
๐ก Fixed booking avoids fare disputes on airport runs.
Get BiTaksi โBooking.com
Stays ยท FreeHotels and apartments with flexible cancellation.
๐ก Filter โFamily-friendlyโ and message the property to reserve a cot.
Get Booking.com โVrbo
Stays ยท FreeWhole-home rentals.
๐ก A separate bedroom means youโre not sitting in the dark at 7pm.
Get Vrbo โSkyscanner
Flights ยท FreeFlight comparison and price alerts.
๐ก Use the โDirect flights onlyโ filter. Layovers with toddlers cost more than money.
Get Skyscanner โGoogle Translate
Translation ยท FreeCamera and conversation translation.
๐ก Use camera mode on baby food and formula labels abroad.
Get Google Translate โWise
Money ยท FreeMulti-currency card with low conversion fees.
๐ก Load a little of each currency before you go.
๐ Fee-free first transfer (referral)Get Wise โAiralo
ConnectivityeSIMs for 200+ countries.
๐ก Install before you fly; activate on landing.
๐ 10% off first eSIMGet Airalo โGetYourGuide
Planning ยท FreeTours and attraction tickets.
๐ก Filter by โGood for kidsโ and pick free cancellation.
Get GetYourGuide โKlook
Planning ยท FreeAsia-focused tickets, passes and transfers.
๐ก Often cheaper for Disney Tokyo, USJ and teamLab.
Get Klook โWanderlog
Planning ยท FreeCollaborative trip planner with maps.
๐ก Share with your partner so nobody is the โone who planned everythingโ.
Get Wanderlog โHuckleberry
Kids & baby ยท FreeBaby sleep tracker and nap predictions.
๐ก Shift nap times gradually across time zones.
Get Huckleberry โMamava
Kids & baby ยท FreeFind lactation pods (mainly US airports & venues).
๐ก Handy in big US airports.
Get Mamava โPeanut
Kids & baby ยท FreeCommunity app to meet other parents.
๐ก Find local parents for playground tips in a new city.
Get Peanut โ
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Frequently asked questions
What apps do I need for travelling with kids?
At minimum: offline maps (Google Maps), a local taxi app (Uber, Grab, GO or BiTaksi), a translator, an eSIM app for data and a multi-currency card app.