The best travel apps to install on your phone

These apps will help you get more from your trip.

Lonely Planet

Whether we're on the move or slouched on the couch, our phones have become indispensable companions. And if you're taking a trip, then your trusty pocket computer can become more valuable than ever, as it provides a steady supply of helpful information in unfamiliar surroundings

As long as you've got the right apps installed, that is. You probably already use a few common apps for getting from A to B and researching the best local restaurants. We've picked out a few more that are particularly suited to traveling. Install them now—while you still have Wi-Fi.

HotelTonight
Dozens of apps out there will book hotels for you—but not all of them are created equal. Hotel Tonight stands out for two reasons: the quality of its hotel reviews and the bargains it provides.The app lets you make bookings for tonight, tomorrow, or the next week. You can sift through the options based on a range of criteria. For example, the hotels get sorted based on the level of luxury, which is a helpful metric for vacation planners to keep in mind. Once the app assigns you to a nearby hotel with available rooms, it can even handle payment and booking.

Citymapper
Sure, you can get public transit information from a general maps app like Apple or Google Maps. But sometimes, a dedicated tool has an edge. That's certainly the case with Citymapper, which we've used to successfully navigate many a city all over the world.
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