10 essential apps on Android to plan your vacation

We are practically in summer, one of the best times to travel because it is also when we traditionally have vacations. So, if you haven’t started planning your next trip, you still have time. And it is that you will be able to find very useful tools on your Android mobile to achieve this.

In this article, we collect some apps that will help you before and during the trip. And pay attention, because not only will this help you plan those days of disconnection as such, but you can also save money. Grab some paper and a pen (or open your notes app) because the tools we’re going to review will surely be of great help to you.

Skyscanner for flight tickets and even hotel

Also available in a web version, it is undoubtedly one of the best apps to find cheap flights, since it compares between hundreds of companies, being able to choose your own filters and find the option that best suits your pocket and what you are looking for when traveling by plane. He also does a great job in housing searchfind good prices in hotels, hostels and even apartments.

Google Maps if you go by car, for GPS and to save gas

Yes, the famous Google application is also a great ally for traveling and above all if you go by car. And it is that this application is a real 2×1, since it not only offers you the possibility of being your GPS to guide you to the destination, but it is also one of the best tools to find gasoline not dear from your mobile, being able to find a list of petrol stations and prices to see where the fuel is the cheapest.

Last Minute if you are planning a last minute trip

If, unlike what we see here, what you are looking for is a quick and last minute plan, the famous Last Minute site also offers a mobile application where you can find flights, trains and even accommodation without having to book them in advance. In many cases, you can make reservations up to 12 hours in advance.

Yahoo Weather, to know the forecast for these days

You may not be able to get exact accuracy weeks in advance, but as the travel date approaches you will find a forecast of the the weather forecast for the city or town where you are going. You won’t be able to do anything to change the weather, but you can plan based on the forecast you get, and the Yahoo app is one of the most accurate and best that displays it visually.

Xe, for the change if you travel outside of Europe

Unless you have extensive knowledge in the matter, paying in a currency other than Euros can make any purchase you make very confusing. This is why there are tools like XE which are simple and fast in the currency exchange in dollars so you can put the money you’re spending into context.

SayHi as a real-time conversation translator

If the place you are going to has a language that you don’t speak or even know, you will need to use a good real-time conversation translator. The SayHi option is one of the most notable, providing the ability to translate live in over 100 languages with an extremely comfortable and intuitive interface so as not to miss the opportunity to communicate with the inhabitants of the place you are visiting.

Getaround if you want to travel by car during your trip

If you have not traveled with your own vehicle, you surely do not see a bad eye on the possibility of renting a car that allows you to move around your destination. At Getaround you will find one of the most popular car rental apps with worldwide vehicle availabilitycan even make a reservation in advance so that as soon as you arrive you can already start moving.

Moovit for public transport routes

Often the cheapest way is to travel by public transport and if you don’t know where you are going, you will know even less how to get around. Apps like Moovit make it easy for you by offering a comprehensive interface in which calculate routes in seconds, being able to see all combinations of means (train, metro, bus and more). It also allows you to know in advance the ticket price and it even sends you notifications when you need to get off, making it an indispensable travel companion.

Civitatis is ideal for finding plans anywhere in the world

Discovering new places on our own while sightseeing is always exciting, although it’s not the opposite of being able to go on excursions or leisure accompanied and guided at all times. Apps like Civitatis are what they’re looking for, ideal if you don’t have a plan and want to find the best-reviewed ones at a good price. He is able to find blueprints in many countries, including even small towns.

Tripadvisor for where to eat well

Last but not least is filling your stomach. Trying to find out about good cafes and restaurants on your own can be risky and waste money in vain, so a reliable clue is the comments and ratings from other people. Tripadvisor is still today the app with the most people leaving reviews, so it will be very useful to you and you can even leave your own review later to help other people in the future.