With the right backpacking apps, you can transform your travel experience with accommodation and food recommendations, travel advice, maps, and local experiences that are all at your fingertips. 

Discover our top backpacking apps to download in 2024 from our Attwoolls travel experts. Between us, we have years of experience travelling, so graph your passport and book that flight!

Sky Scanner App

Skyscanner is an online travel agency based in Edinburgh which compares 1000s of lights daily to find the cheapest and quickest flights to your destination.

No matter where you're flying around the world, simply input your starting airport and your final destination, and it will do the rest for you. Not sure where you want to go? Skyscanner also has a ‘search everywhere’ function to find flights on your chosen dates anywhere in the world! I love this feature, as it allows you to discover new countries and inspire new trips!

If you're a digital nomad, consider searching by month. This feature enables users to see the cheapest and most expensive days in a month to travel, which can help you plan accordingly.

Rome2Rio App

Used by millions of travellers worldwide every day, the Rom2Rio app allows users to find the best routes by car, bus, train, boat and plane to chosen destinations. Particularly handy when you're in a remote location, Rome2Rio has a suggestion for everything! Perfect for hassle-free planning, Rome2Rio will help you save time and money finding the best route for your upcoming trip.

XE Converter App

The XE Converter app is a game-changer when travelling! You no longer need to get bogged down by different currency exchanges and have to work out in your head what things cost. Download this smart app, and they will do the legwork for you. With over 200 countries listed, get accurate and reliable exchange rates and see how far your money can really go. Manage your money easily and make informed financial decisions on shopping, dining out and booking excursions. 

Viator App

Looking to book tours and excursions? Viator is an excellent app for this! With over 300,000 tours to discover worldwide, is it worth doing if Viator doesn’t have it?

From street food tours with locals to luxury boat trips, you can simply find a range of amazing tours with a click of a button. All tours are with registered companies, and reviews are provided to help you choose the best experience for you. With listed itineraries, durations and customer photos, you will surely find an excellent excursion to suit your needs!

Booking.com App

Booking.com app is one of the biggest accommodation comparison sites in the world and a hard one to beat when searching for accommodation. One of the best things about the Booking.com app is that you can sort the search by so many options: best reviewed, our top picks, price, and even the type of accommodation you're looking for.

Hotels, Resorts, Homestays, Apartments, and entire homes are all listed on Booking.com, with photos, locations, reviews, and prices all reachable in an instant. We also love the range of filters the Booking.com app offers. This is great when backpacking because you can filter the search by star rating, breakfast included, and swimming pool—whatever you want out of your time away!

If you regularly use Booking.com, you can build up Genius points. All you need to do is create an account and start booking with Booking.com. Unlock different levels to earn new discounts and enjoy money off your next stay!

A final note from us

Ready to book that trip? These top backpacking apps can enhance every aspect of your trip. Your backpacking trip is not just about the destination; sometimes, the journey to get there is just as fun!

Looking for more inspiration? Check out our ‘Camp Life’ Blog section of the website for more tips and tricks this summer.