Before you head out on your next road trip, be sure to download some -or all- of these apps to your phone.
PackPoint
No more handwritten lists—or even typing them out yourself. PackPoint makes you a customized list based on the details of your trip. Simply plug in your destination, length of your stay, and your planned activities, and PackPoint generates a packing list for you that you can even share with other travelers.
TripIt
Widely considered one of the most essential apps for any traveler, TripIt helps you keep all of your plans in one place, creating one central spot for your itinerary, including flights and hotel and car reservations. As a bonus, it will let you know if there are changes to your flights and provide rebooking options if they’re canceled or delayed.
GasBuddy
Before you head out on your next road trip, do yourself a favor and download GasBuddy. This app tracks down the gas stations with the lowest prices in your particular area, plus special deals at convenience stores.
Flush Toilet Finder
You might not think that public restrooms are a top priority when it comes to planning a vacation, but that’s only until you really gotta go. The concept of Flush Toilet Finder is pretty straightforward: finding the restroom nearest to you. With a database of more than 19,000, it’s pretty extensive.
Hopper
Looking to book a flight, but not sure if you’re getting the best deal? That’s where Hopper comes in. It will let you know the best times or days to purchase your flights to save money. Its price monitoring feature also comes in handy when you have your eye on a particular trip, but don’t want to keep checking on it for price drops.
Grab
When you’re in the airport and need to get a quick bite before your flight, the last thing you want to deal with is wandering the terminal aimlessly. Grab helps you out with a directory of the food options near your gate, and lets you pre-order to save even more time at some spots.
