The best travel apps 

A few smart downloads before you travel can save time, money, and stress when you land. Here are some of our favourite travel apps that can help make your trip go smoothly. The following apps are available on the App Store and Google Play. 

Perfect for navigating unfamiliar places, finding nearby attractions, and planning journeys. 

Why download it? 

You can save maps offline before you travel, so you’re never left stranded without directions. 

A must-have for menus, signs, and conversations in other languages.   

Why download it?  

Use the camera feature to instantly translate text in front of you. And use the offline language packs translate on the move.  

Keep track of exchange rates and quickly convert prices into pounds.

Why download it?

Take the guesswork out of spending abroad and stick to your holiday budget. 

Available in many major cities worldwide, Citymapper combines public transport, walking, and cycling routes all in one place. 

Why download it? 

Citymapper often finds quicker or cheaper routes than other map apps. 

This super-handy trip planning tool helps you research, compare and coordinate your transport options while you’re abroad. 

Why download it? 

Rome2Rio compares fights, trains, buses, ferries and car journeys, helping you find the best way to get around. 

Travelling with friends or family? Splitwise helps you track shared expenses during your trip. 

Why download it? 

Take the stress out of splitting the bill and easily keep track of who paid for dinner, taxis, or drinks by the pool.  

Use Flush to find nearby public toilets wherever you are in the world. 

Why download it? 

While it’s not the most glamourous of apps, it’s one you’ll be glad to have when you need it. 

Many travel apps work best when you’re connected. With our Go Roam passes, you can use your data, minutes, and texts in over 160 destinations worldwide. So, it’s easy to find your way around, translate, plan, and share your adventures wherever you go. 

And if your plan already has Go Roam built in and you need extra data while you’re away, you need a Data Travel Pass.

Before you travel, check whether your destination is included and choose the option that’s right for your trip. 

For more information, head to our roaming hub.