Looking for some great travel-related gift ideas that won’t break the bank? Look no further! I’ve rounded up a list of 25 practical gifts for any traveler on your list. From stocking stuffers on up, there’s a little something for everyone! Hey, maybe it’s even for yourself. 🙂 Happy shopping!
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Gifts for $10 and Under
Batiste Travel-Size Dry Shampoo
Ain’t nobody got time to wash your hair on vacation. OK, so maybe you do, but sometimes you just don’t feel like it. Spray some dry shampoo up in there, brush it out, and get on the road! Yes, this really works. It’s a life saver at home too, so you can’t go wrong with this gift!
$3.99 at Ulta Beauty
Revlon ColorBurst Matte Lip Balm in Sultry
Haven’t you heard? The best way to be lookin’ your best on vaycay is to be sportin’ some sunglasses and lipstick. And this lipstick is the best! It’s inexpensive, long wearing, and this shade looks polished on eeeeeeeverybody.
$5.99 at Target
More tips on looking your best on vacation? Check out: Guest Post: It’s all in the lipstick and sunglasses honey…
Smarlin Silicone Collapsible Travel Cups
Small, lightweight, and great for when you need a cup in a pinch while on the go. Whether camping, on a picnic, or in need of a cup to pour that vino you just bought into, you can’t go wrong with these! A great gift for kids too!
$7.99 for a set of two on Amazon
Travel-Size Febreze Fabric Refresher
When you’re traveling, of course you wanna to smell so fresh and so clean clean…but you don’t always have the opportunity to wash your clothes on the regular. In comes this handy travel size Febreze to save the day! ::sniff sniff:: ahhhhhh. Makes a great stocking stuffer for the travelers (or just stinky fellas) in your life!
$9.21 for a pack of three on Amazon
Personalized Luggage Tags from Shutterfly
How stinking cute are these? Durable and completely personalize-able these luggage tags make a great inexpensive gift with a special touch. Matching luggage tags for girls getaways, family vacations, his and hers tags for honeymooners – the gift possibilities are endless!
$9.99 from Shutterfly with frequent sales!
Jet Bags – Reusable, Protective and Absorbent Bottle Bags for Wine
Wanna bring home some wine from your travels? Then you need some of these babies! They are padded, absorbent, sealed bags that safely transport bottles in your luggage. If a bottle breaks, there’s no spills! Works great for beer and other fragile items. A great gift for the wino in your life….which might be yourself. 🙂
$9.99 for a set of three on Amazon
Check out: 3 packing tricks to fly home with all your travel treasures for some more great tips!
Gifts from $10 to $25
LUSH Solid Shampoo Bars
These are brilliant! Lather up with a solid shampoo bar and reduce the amount of liquids you need to travel with. They really do work! AND they smell great and leave your hair feeling soft and shiny. And BONUS: you’re helping reduce waste in the environment by not buying more tiny plastic bottles for the landfill. Win win!
$10.95 to $15.95 at LUSH – Fresh Handmade Cosmetics
LeanTravel 7 Day Travel Pill Organizer & Passport Wallet
If you know anyone who takes any sort of medications or vitamins on the daily, this is a great streamlined way to organize pills for travel. Ditch the multiple bottles, and sort pills in style with this handy case. Bonus, it doubles as a passport wallet with multiple sleeves for paperwork, tickets or, of course – a passport.
$16.99 on Amazon
SLE-TECH – Portable Charger/ Battery Pack
Nothing sucks more than your phone being out of juice – especially without a power plug in sight. Not a problem when you carry your own portable charger with you. This handy pocket-sized one packs enough juice to charge two devices at the same time. No more sitting on the airport floor near the plug!
$17.99 on Amazon
Nulaxy KM12 Bluetooth Portable Keyboard
Get streamlined! A brilliant gift for anyone who needs to type on the go. Just pair this sucker (via Bluetooth) to a phone or tablet, and in seconds you’re typing away. The case folds to create a stand for your phone or tablet. No need to lug around a big ol’ laptop if you don’t need to! This sucker is a life-saver, and worth every penny. I usually get a “whoa that’s brilliant!” from at least one passerby every time I take mine out in public. It’s nice to pretend to be the tech-savvy cool kid every once in a while. 😉
$18.99 on Amazon
International Travel Plug Adapter/ Converter
When traveling internationally, its easy to get tripped up with all the different plugs and voltages in different countries. But with one of these, it’s all sorted. With foldable plugs to fit most international sockets (USA/EU/AU/UK), a built-in voltage converter, and USB plugs….this is the only adapter anyone would ever need.
$17.99 on Amazon
Poo-Pourri Before-You-Go Toilet Spray
We all go…and we all still need to go while on vacation. When sharing accommodations with fellow travelers, this handy before-you-go toilet spray can be a life-saver. And bonus, it really freaking works! This is a great gift for traveling or at home.
$18.95 for a multi-size pack on Amazon
Don’t want to pay that much for poop spray? Try your hand at making your own to give as gifts with this tutorial.
Gifts from $25 to $50
Sockwell Women’s Circulator Graduated Compression Socks
Sitting for long periods of time on long-haul flights and road-trips can cause blood to pool in your legs. This can lead to swelling and threats for blood clots. Not fun stuff! Compression socks can greatly improve circulation and get your loved ones to their destination feeling refreshed. Bonus, these socks prove that they can be cute AND functional! (P.S., they also come in men’s sizes.)
$24.98 on Amazon
For more tips on surviving long haul flights check out: Essentials to stay comfy on a long-haul flight – in coach
Nomadic World- Scratch Off Map of The World
What a fun and stylish way to document world travels! For every country visited, scratch it off on the map, revealing bright colors beyond. Then hang it on a wall, proudly show it off…and dream of where to go next! 🙂
$27.99 on Amazon
Gonex 40L Packable Travel Duffle Bag
For when you need to ensure you have a little extra space to get vacation treasures home – pack away a foldable duffel bag. Conveniently fits over luggage and folds down compactly for easy packing. Also a great gift as a portable gym bag!
$22.99 on Amazon
For a smaller (and cheaper) option try Arxus Travel Lightweight Waterproof Foldable Duffle Bag for $15.99 on Amazon.
ChicoBag Reusable Shopping Totes
These are great for shopping on the go! Many stores in international destinations do not automatically offer a bag with your purchase. But just bring a couple of these lightweight and packable bags with you, and you’re ready to shop wherever, whenever. They also have convenient clips on the pouch for clipping to the outside of a backpack or a belt loop. Also great for eco-friendly grocery shopping at home!
$24.99 for a 4-pack on Amazon
Therm-a-Rest Compressible Travel Pillow – Size Small
It’s super hard to get comfy on a plane, camping in a tent, or on road trips. But with a fluffy pillow around, you’ve got a better chance! This compressible travel pillow is really the best! The small size compresses down small enough to pack in a carry-on bag, or stuff in a backpack – but its foam filling puffs up to a full 4” of pure heaven. A great gift for anyone!
$24.95 on Amazon
Eagle Creek Pack It Specter Cube Set
Packing cubes are where it’s at! Packing becomes an organized game of Tetris when you have cubes to corral all your stuff. This set from Eagle Creek is super lightweight, so you’re not adding a bunch of bulk and weight to your suitcase. A great gift for the neat freak in your life – or someone who could use a little help with organization…
$32.49 for a set of three on Amazon
Personalized Adventure Fund Savings Jar
A fun gift for anyone in your life who’s wanting to go on an adventure. This personalized glass gallon jar can inspire adventure savings throughout the year! Displaying your goals in a visible place makes it all the easier to keep it at the forefront of your mind, inspiring frequent contributions. Adventure awaits!
$36.00 on Etsy
Gifts $50 and Up
Kavu – Rope Sling Bag
These are greeeeeeeeeat bags! These comfy, stylish sling bags, with an adjustable rope strap made for rugged hands-free travel. The pockets are surprisingly roomy, and the zippers are so conveniently placed, you can access anything in your pack without taking it off. Just swing it around! Works great as a purse, backpack, carry-on bag, even a diaper bag! A great gift for anyone.
$50.00 at Kavu.com
Adobe Creative Cloud Lightroom Subscription
If your traveler takes photos (and let’s be real, most of us take a ton of photos on vacation) then help them make those photos spectacular with a subscription to Adobe Lightroom. This photo editing program has a simple interface, and with a bit of tweaking (or some presets) photos can go from OK, to ahhhhhmazing with a few clicks. Subscription options include desktop and app versions. A thoughtful gift for the traveler in your life OR yourself!
Subscription plans from $9.99 to $82.98 per month on Adobe.com
Kindle E-reader
I’m a huge fan of actual books, the weight of them in your hands, the smell of the paper…ahhhh. But even I can concede that packing a bunch of heavy books on vacation is not (usually) worth the extra weight. Here’s where an e-reader comes in handy. You can upload as many as you can read on a Kindle, and take them all with you. Your bookworm traveler will thank you.
$79.99 on Amazon
Fitbit – Fitness Tracker
Travel can be a bit of a workout. A great way to track your steps, and sleep habits before and during your trip is with a Fitbit fitness tracker. It’s a great way to motivate yourself to get in shape for your travels, as well as compare your vacation fitness level with your normal routine. A great gift to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
From $59.95 to $299.99 on Fitbit.com
For more travel fitness tips, check out: Is your body ready for European travel? Let’s make sure you’re fit enough!
23andMe – Ancestry DNA Testing Kit
Visiting a place that has ancestral roots can be a moving experience, but if you don’t know where you come from, how do you know where to go? Find your roots with an ancestry DNA testing kit! You basically spit in a test tube, send it away, and receive a report of where you come from. It’s a fascinating experience and a really special gift – which can lead to a meaningful trip!
$99.99 and $199.99 kit options at 23andMe.com
Check out: 7 ways to a deeper travel experience – before AND after your trip for more great tips on how to create meaningful travel.
The Medium Checked Bag by Away Luggage
Quality luggage that rolls smoothly is a game-changer for travel. Especially when traversing crowded airports, trains, and cramped cars! Away has managed to create thoughtful and stylish luggage that is also rugged! The Medium is the perfect size. Not too big, but large enough for all the important things. With an interior compression system, removeable laundry bag and tough polycarbonate shell, this bag was made to serve. And with a lifetime warranty, you can’t go wrong!
$275 at Awaytravel.com
Too expensive? You can score some deals on other brands for discounted prices in the luggage section at TJ Maxx
