{"id":6029,"date":"2019-09-12T09:44:41","date_gmt":"2019-09-12T16:44:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/?p=6029"},"modified":"2023-01-11T13:52:39","modified_gmt":"2023-01-11T21:52:39","slug":"best-apps-for-last-minute-summer-travel-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/best-apps-for-last-minute-summer-travel-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Apps for Last Minute Summer Travel Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Summer is winding down but there\u2019s still time to get away for a last-minute trip or enjoy an impromptu get together with good friends. If you\u2019re looking for inspiration, and a deal or two along the way, here are some fun travel apps I use to help me make savvy use of my summertime. All of them are free, and available for both <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/ios\/app-store\/\" target=\"_blank\">iPhone<\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store?&amp;utm_source=na_Med&amp;utm_medium=hasem&amp;utm_content=Jul0119&amp;utm_campaign=Evergreen&amp;pcampaignid=MKT-DR-na-us-1000189-Med-hasem-py-Evergreen-Jul0119-Text_Search_BKWS-id_100740_%7cEXA%7cONSEM_kwid_43700045371544913&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIto_NpsnL4wIVhsBkCh2RUg9gEAAYASAAEgJ2kPD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" target=\"_blank\">Android<\/a> smartphone users. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a one-stop shop of flights, hotels, and car rentals, try <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.kayak.android&amp;hl=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Kayak<\/a>. This app searches hundreds of travel sites to help you find the perfect place \u2013 and for a better price than booking them all separately \u2013 for your next trip. A popular feature is the ability to set up a watchlist which will send you alerts to book your trip when the price is lowest. Kayak even offers special mobile-only deals, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.roadtrippers&amp;hl=en_US&amp;showAllReviews=true\">Roadtrippers<\/a> is a\nconvenient app for those who like travel both on and off the beaten path. Its\ndatabase contains millions of global locations and attractions to help users\nplan trips, explore places, rent recreational vehicles, and more. It also lets\nyou layer categories onto your searches to get customized recommendations for\nexactly the type of experiences you\u2019re looking for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tired of staying at hotels? Then consider booking your next accommodations through <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.airbnb.android&amp;hl=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Airbnb<\/a>. It offers vacation home rentals and unique local experiences in 191 countries. An Airbnb can add a homey touch to your travels that you just won\u2019t find in a hotel or motel room! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps you\u2019re on a budget, or prefer a simple \u201cstaycation\u201d. In that case, <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.eventbrite.attendee&amp;hl=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Eventbrite<\/a> is an easy way to find upcoming activities near you, and purchase tickets or make arrangements to attend things like concerts, festivals, classes, and other special events. You can even save your tickets right on your mobile device! I always say my smartphone has become one of my favorite travel companions, and apps like these are a big part of the reason. With just a few clicks from wherever I am, I can arrange road trips or family gatherings in minutes! Check out a few (or all of them) yourself, and set your course for adventure, any way you like it! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is winding down but there\u2019s still time to get away for a last-minute trip or enjoy an impromptu get together with good friends. If you\u2019re looking for inspiration, and a deal or two along the way, here are some fun travel apps I use to help me make savvy use of my summertime. 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