Apps To Help You Plan Summer Road Trips

As the world is starting to figure out plans for the return of international travel, more and more trailblazers are setting out to explore the beauty of the U.S.

You’ve got a destination in mind and a summer play list ready to go, so what’s next? Whether you are planning on hiking, a B&B or upscale hotels, mapping out your stop over points, determining the best routes and having an idea of what nearby attractions and services are available, are key to cutting down your stress.

If you are planning a road trip this summer, there are several apps we recommend to cut down your stress levels.

• Roadtrippers is a good all-around road trip app, assisting to create your route, planning activities and finding lodging. You can book accommodations and its completely free to users. To plan a trip enter your final destination and the app will allow you to choose from several routes and activity options. Once the route is selected, you can search for accommodations, including hotels, campsites, vacation rentals, RV spots and other choices. You can scroll for activities including attractions and points of interest, entertainment and nightlife, scenic drives and other categories. When on the road, you can search for gas stations, food, rest areas, etc.

• GasBuddy is the most straightforward gas-finding app. Enter your location and the app shows up to date gas prices within a pre-set radius. You can sort results by price, distance or price and distance together. There’s also an option to see if the gas stations offer certain amenities such as car washes, air pumps, propane fills, restrooms, and 24/7 service. GasBuddy will tell you what grade of fuel is offered at what price. Serious savers an join GasBuddy as a member by linking their checking account. The company sends a card by mail to receive 10 cents off per gallon for the first fill and five cents off per gallon thereafter.

• Google Trips is a general vacation planner app that has useful features if you are going from one town to the next. As an example, if you search for things to do, you will get a list broken down into live music, art galleries, outdoor pursuits, kids activities and more. The app has similar features for food and drink choices, as well as what the location is known for and where you can find each type of cuisine. If you have any reservations, you can forward the emails to your Gmail account and the app automatically syncs them into a reservations tab. The Getting Around section explains what type of public transportation and ride-shares are available, as well as walking and biking paths.

• Citymapper helps you manage life in the city. You will get real time departures, transit maps, line status and disruption alerts, bike routings and live bike share information. It serves urban centers as diverse as London, Boston and Tokyo making city travel as stress-free as possible. Find the fastest route combining bus, subway, train, ferry taxi, car share, bike share and walk, including a Uber sync-up. It’s totally free.

• Flush is a fast and simple toilet finder. Simply open the app and it will display the nearest toilets to you. It’s free and has over 190,000 bathrooms in its database. You do not need an internet connection. It will advise whether or not they are easily accessible, not only in terms of needing a key, but also in terms of ADA accessibility, as well as cleanliness ratings.

• Roadside America app was created for iPhone use. It’s packed with easy-to-use in-depth information and maps for the nation’s funniest and weirdest must-sees – over 13,000 eye-popping places in the USA and Canada. Find oddities and tourist attractions. Plan trips quickly. See what’s nearby. Make a map.

• AllTrails app helps you find the perfect hike, bike ride, or trail run by length, rating and difficulty level. It filters by dog or kid friendly trails or find trails with great views. Turn your phone into a GPS tracker so you don’t get lost. Access 100,000 trail maps. Record your pace, distance, elevation and max speed and share your adventures with friends and family. Browse hand-curated trail maps, as well as trail reviews, photos and activity recordings contributed by a community of bikers and hiking enthusiasts. Get driving directions to the trail. Keep a list of the trails you want to explore.
• TVFoodMaps has offer more than 4,000 as-seen-on-TV restaurants featured on popular shows such as Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and Man v. Food. Roadfood by Jane & Michael Stern, spotlights authentic regional cuisine at mom-and-pop restaurants so you can enjoy food like the locals.
• AAA offers a COVID-10 Travel Restrictions map that is updated daily. If you click on a shaded area it will show if there are any closures or masks required in that region.

Whether you’re craving the cultures and flavors of the Deep South or you’re aching to reconnect with nature in Alaska, we’d love to help you find your next adventure. Travel southwest to the California coast, or head northeast to the beaches of New England. No matter which direction you go, you’ll be sure to enjoy gorgeous landscapes and unforgettable experiences. Whether you need a car rental or hotels within your budget in the best locations, we’re hear to help!

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