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Family Travel Apps Directory

The travel apps parents actually use abroad: maps, taxis, translation, money, eSIMs, baby sleep trackers and more, with discounts where we have them.

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  • Google Maps

    Maps & transport ยท Free

    Transit directions, offline maps and reviews.

    ๐Ÿ’ก Download offline maps before landing. Transit mode shows lifts in many cities.

    Get Google Maps โ†—
  • Citymapper

    Maps & transport ยท Free

    Step-by-step public transport in major cities.

    ๐Ÿ’ก Tells you which carriage to board for the exit, which saves steps with a stroller.

    Get Citymapper โ†—
  • Uber

    Maps & transport ยท Free

    Ride hailing in 70+ countries.

    ๐Ÿ’ก Uber Car Seat is available in some cities. Check before you rely on it.

    Get Uber โ†—
  • GO Taxi

    Maps & transport ยท Free

    Japanโ€™s biggest taxi app.

    ๐Ÿ’ก Order a JPN Taxi van for easy stroller loading.

    Get GO Taxi โ†—
  • Grab

    Maps & transport ยท Free

    Rides and food delivery across Southeast Asia.

    ๐Ÿ’ก GrabFamily offers child seats in some cities.

    Get Grab โ†—
  • BiTaksi

    Maps & transport ยท Free

    Official yellow-taxi app in Istanbul.

    ๐Ÿ’ก Fixed booking avoids fare disputes on airport runs.

    Get BiTaksi โ†—
  • Booking.com

    Stays ยท Free

    Hotels and apartments with flexible cancellation.

    ๐Ÿ’ก Filter โ€œFamily-friendlyโ€ and message the property to reserve a cot.

    Get Booking.com โ†—
  • Vrbo

    Stays ยท Free

    Whole-home rentals.

    ๐Ÿ’ก A separate bedroom means youโ€™re not sitting in the dark at 7pm.

    Get Vrbo โ†—
  • Skyscanner

    Flights ยท Free

    Flight comparison and price alerts.

    ๐Ÿ’ก Use the โ€œDirect flights onlyโ€ filter. Layovers with toddlers cost more than money.

    Get Skyscanner โ†—
  • Google Translate

    Translation ยท Free

    Camera and conversation translation.

    ๐Ÿ’ก Use camera mode on baby food and formula labels abroad.

    Get Google Translate โ†—
  • Wise

    Money ยท Free

    Multi-currency card with low conversion fees.

    ๐Ÿ’ก Load a little of each currency before you go.

    ๐ŸŽ Fee-free first transfer (referral)Get Wise โ†—
  • Airalo

    Connectivity

    eSIMs for 200+ countries.

    ๐Ÿ’ก Install before you fly; activate on landing.

    ๐ŸŽ 10% off first eSIMGet Airalo โ†—
  • GetYourGuide

    Planning ยท Free

    Tours and attraction tickets.

    ๐Ÿ’ก Filter by โ€œGood for kidsโ€ and pick free cancellation.

    Get GetYourGuide โ†—
  • Klook

    Planning ยท Free

    Asia-focused tickets, passes and transfers.

    ๐Ÿ’ก Often cheaper for Disney Tokyo, USJ and teamLab.

    Get Klook โ†—
  • Wanderlog

    Planning ยท Free

    Collaborative trip planner with maps.

    ๐Ÿ’ก Share with your partner so nobody is the โ€œone who planned everythingโ€.

    Get Wanderlog โ†—
  • Huckleberry

    Kids & baby ยท Free

    Baby sleep tracker and nap predictions.

    ๐Ÿ’ก Shift nap times gradually across time zones.

    Get Huckleberry โ†—
  • Mamava

    Kids & baby ยท Free

    Find lactation pods (mainly US airports & venues).

    ๐Ÿ’ก Handy in big US airports.

    Get Mamava โ†—
  • Peanut

    Kids & baby ยท Free

    Community app to meet other parents.

    ๐Ÿ’ก Find local parents for playground tips in a new city.

    Get Peanut โ†—

Some links are affiliate or referral links. We only list apps weโ€™d recommend to our own friends.

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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.

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