Updated: January 15, 2024
These are the best gifts for travelers, you will find practical, useful and original ideas for different types of travelers.
Sometimes giving a gift that is useful is difficult and even more so when the person receiving the gift only thinks about travel.
However, there are a lot of things you can give him, in this article you will find many ideas based on my experience as a nomad and world traveler.
These things to give to someone who is going to travel are very varied, that is why I have separated them into different categories. Let's go with that list!
Travel and adventures
1. Tours
One of the best gifts for travelers are experiences, because it is something that they will use no matter what.
Almost any traveler will at some point hire a tour, even if it is a person who travels independently, either to save time or money and at the same time visit more places.
For tours the best are these gift experience vouchers You can choose the destination and experience you want and they have many tour options in Spanish.
Additionally, if you prefer, you can exchange it for other things such as tickets or transfers and you can choose the amount of the voucher.
2. Getaway
If you want to brighten a traveler's life, give them a surprise trip as a gift.
One of the best ways is with a gift of weekend getaways or several days that you will surely get right.
I recommend this website that has getaways to give as a gift at a good price and very varied.
To give you an idea, here are links to some of the most popular ones:
- Brussels and Bruges, 3 days and 2 nights with flights, hotel and guided tour in Spanish of Bruges
- Budapest, 4 days and 3 nights with flights, hotel nights, tourist bus and boat ride
- Istanbul, with flights, accommodation, visits and Bosphorus cruise
If you look at destinations like Spain, Portugal and Morocco you can find surprise trips for 150 euros or less.
3. Undated trips
The way of give a trip without a date It is with a voucher for a trip and it is the best gift you can give to someone who only thinks about travel.
For that, I recommend this gift card, which you can redeem for almost anything you need when traveling, such as flights, ferries, hotels, getaways, vacation packages and many more options.
It is an excellent gift for travelers, which also works well if there are many people to give and thus give them an unforgettable experience.
I'm already getting excited for the person who will receive it, haha.
4. Cruise
Cruises are an increasingly popular type of trip because you don't have to worry about anything, there are entertainment all the time and above Many places are visited in a few days.
A cruise is one of the best ideas for gifting a trip with a surprise destination. To find good deals, I recommend this cheap cruise search engine.
If you don't know where to start, these cruises below go to the most attractive destinations:
- Greek Islands, Italy and Malta
- Red Sea, with stops in Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia
- Caribbean with stops in the Cayman Islands, Jamaica and Mexico
5. Boat rental
Any sea lover who likes to go sailing will love you if you give them a voucher to rent a boat like this.
The voucher will be used to rent a wide variety of boats, such as catamarans and sailboats if you have experience sailing, motorboats that do not need a boat license or skippered boats to not worry about anything.
There are vouchers of different amounts and you can also choose the amount you want.
Luggage
6. Suitcase
A good suitcase always comes in handy, this is the link It is the typical cabin type and has excellent quality so that it will last for many trips.
7. Cabin backpack
A 40x20x25 cm cabin backpack like this, it is one of the best traveler gifts, which can be used a lot on any trip you make on low-cost flights.
8. Foldable backpack
The folding backpacks They are one of the most practical things, they are used for hiking routes in the mountains or visiting a city, they are light and take up very little in the main backpack or suitcase.
This one that I recommend is waterproof, with good capacity and pockets.
9. Stylish backpack
This is one of the original gifts for backpacking travelers who take care of every detail.
At this moment the canvas backpacks like this one in the link, they are the ultimate in style and at the same time have a very adventurous vibe.
This particular one has good capacity, is suitable for men or women and comes with a rain cover.
Organization
10. Organizer bags
Organizer bags (or cubes) are one of the most practical gifts for traveling people, which you can use to organize things in your suitcase, backpack, or if you are going camping.
This organizing cube kit They are of good quality, several come and something I love is the zipper to compress the cube so that it takes up less space and I don't have to jump on the suitcase to close it. 😅
11. Travel bag
One of the biggest dramas when traveling is finding space in the bathroom to have your things close at hand, this Travel bag It solves the problem because it hangs anywhere.
This toiletry bag is ideal for people staying in hostels or campsites and is waterproof so your clothes won't get dirty if something spills.
12. Makeup bag
This makeup bag It is one of the best gifts for traveling women, perfect for carrying all their cosmetics and makeup.
The best thing about the toiletry bag is its top opening, which remains open as if it were a box, to find everything quickly without having to empty it.
13. Cable organizer bag
This cable organizer bag It's perfect for keeping all your chargers and cables together so you don't miss anything on a trip.
14. Suitcase coasters
This is one of the most curious travel gifts on the list and is ideal for people who are always carrying a drink or ordering coffees or teas to go.
The luggage coasters It is placed on the handles of the suitcase to place two drinks, bottles, cans or glasses, it also has a practical pocket to put money or cards.
Anti-theft and security
15. Travel fanny pack
This travel fanny pack It is used to put everything important, such as money, cards and documents, and it also has enough space for your passport.
Its compact design allows you to put it under your clothes without being noticed, in case of traveling at night or sleeping in hostels. Therefore, it is ideal as a gift for backpackers.
As an added advantage, it has RFID blocking to prevent someone from using bank cards without authorization.
16. Anti-theft bag
In many countries, including large European cities, near tourist attractions or public transport, they are plagued by pickpockets.
This anti-theft bag or shoulder bag It is ideal for preventing careless theft.
17. Luggage locator
A suitcase locator It is one of the best gifts for people who travel a lot so that they can keep track of where their suitcase is at all times.
18. Portable Door Lock
This portable door lock It serves to give additional security to the doors and is a good gift for someone who is going to live abroad, stay in hostels or Airbnb.
This model that I recommend is the most Easy to use and suitable for more types of locks.
Technology and accessories
19. External battery
The Extreme battery or power bank It is a well-appreciated gift for travel, which can be used to visit a city or the mountains all day without running out of battery on your cell phone. It has saved me more than once.
Some of the features I like about this external battery The thing is that it charges quickly, takes up little space, and unlike other similar batteries, it can be used for different types of devices, not just mobile phones and tablets.
Besides, can be carried in hand luggage on the plane because it is within legal limits.
On the other hand, for travelers who are going to spend several days in the mountains or are traveling in a caravan and do not have access to electricity, the best alternative is this solar external battery.
20. E-book reader – Kindle
One of the electronic devices that was most difficult for me to use were Kindle-type e-book readers, basically because I refused to stop reading on paper. What can I do, I'm a romantic! 😅
However, Traveling light and carrying paper books is not compatible.
When I finally switched, I was very surprised by how pleasant and practical it is to read in a kindle like this.
This is one of the gift ideas for travelers that you will surely get right because you can carry books, travel guides and use everywhere, even on the beach.
21. Wireless speaker
If you have to give a gift to a traveling person who is always listening to music, they will love this wireless speaker, which takes up little space and has excellent sound.
This speaker can be taken anywhere, from long trips, camping or hiking routes lasting several days.
22. Wifi Repeater
This device is very useful for trips abroad, it is used to connect several devices to the internet with a single SIM and thus save money.
The repeater works as if it were a mini router where the local SIM is inserted and several people can connect with mobile phones, laptops and other devices, This link supports up to 16 devices.
In the past I had tried using my cell phone as hotspot to share the internet, but the signal is very weak, however, with this repeater the signal is perfect.
In addition, the device is small and for what it costs, it pays for itself in just a few trips.
23. Instant Voice Translator
One of the things that causes the most anxiety is the language barrier, but technology has advanced a lot in this field.
I have to confess to you that this instant voice translator I don't have it because I speak languages, but I tried it with a friend who uses it and the result is amazing.
The device translates everything instantly, is very easy to use and supports 108 languages.
24. Wireless Mini Keyboard
This little one wireless keyboard It's useful for any traveler who needs to answer emails and other text-intensive jobs, but doesn't want to lug a laptop around.
The keyboard is foldable and smaller than many mobile phones and can be connected to different types of devices.
Photography, video and accessories
25. Action camera – GoPro
A GoPro action camera It is one of the best gifts for travelers to have travel memories in high-quality videos with a tiny camera that takes up nothing.
I started using it to film underwater and it's really amazing.
Although photography is not its main function, it also takes good photos.
26. Camera
If you are looking for the best gift for a traveler, there is nothing that beats a good camera.
My recommendation is this mirrorless photo camera It is light, takes spectacular photos, even at night, and makes very good videos.
The camera is so good that it is good for travelers with experience with professional cameras or novices who can use the automatic functions and comes with a very versatile lens.
27. Drone
A drone is the best alternative to have panoramic photos and videos of the places visited, make filming much more fun and even has functions to film you while you visit or play sports.
This drone from the link It is excellent, because it is light, has unbeatable image quality and a good price.
28. Mobile stabilizer
The mobile stabilizer is one of those things that you don't know you needed until you try it, because it is the best accessory for filming videos with your mobile.
This stabilizer for mobile Avoid sudden movements when filming so that the final result is much more pleasant, without jumps.
In addition, it has other very practical functions such as an extender to use as a stick selfie, it is a tripod and has a shutter release.
29. Portable photo printer
Any traveler who likes to print their photos to keep at home, make albums, put them on a cork on the wall or scrapbooks you will love this portable printer.
It is a specific printer for printing photos with good quality and at the same time it is very small.
Travel essentials
30. Portable scale
The portable scale It is one of the great essentials and best gifts for a frequent airplane traveler.
Nowadays, airlines, especially low-cost airlines, charge a lot if we carry too much weight in our suitcase. This portable scale, which takes up little space and weighs little, allows know the weight in advance and thus save money.
31. Travel plug adapter
This plug adapter It's something every globetrotter will need at one time or another.
The model that I recommend is the most complete, which is used to 224 countries with 4 types of plugs different, 2 types of USB.
Personal care and clothing
32. Travel dryer
For many travelers and especially women, a hair dryer is an essential device, but unfortunately not all hotels have powerful dryers.
So, the best are the travel dryers like this one from the link, which is foldable, powerful and has a very useful switch to change the voltage between 110 and 220 watts to use it in any country.
33. Mini electric shaver
I discovered this mini shaver thanks to my cousin, which is what he uses when he goes on a trip. When I saw it for the first time I thought it was a Zippo lighter because it is so small. 😅
According to my cousin who tried several, this is the link, is the only one that has worked well for him, because it cuts and is powerful.
34. Vertical steam iron
A vertical steam iron is one of the best gifts for people who travel a lot for work and they need to have their clothes wrinkle-free.
This travel iron The link is light, allows ironing from different angles and is powerful enough to leave clothes perfect.
Maximum comfort and rest
35. Silicone earplugs
The ear plugs They are essential for long trips or for sleeping in hostels or noisy places.
One good thing about these plugs is that They are reusable, comfortable and at the same time they look pretty.
36. Travel pillow
The memory foam pillow is something for travelers essential to sleep comfortably on night trips and arrive at your destination fresh as a flower.
The advantage of this travel pillow is that it adjusts to the neck to find maximum comfort and then, when not in use, it rolls up and takes up little space.
37. Sleep mask
The trio of things to sleep well on trips would not be complete without a good eye mask.
This sleep mask The connection is amazing, it doesn't let in any light to sleep in means of transport and hotels where there are no blinds, and it doesn't hurt the eyes.
38. Portable footrest
This will surely be curious to you, at the same time, it is one of the original gifts for someone who is going on a trip far more useful, to arrive with rested legs and without swelling.
This portable footrest It hangs easily from the front seat table on the plane and you can place your feet or legs in the knee or calf area.
Without a doubt an essential on long flights, especially for people with circulation problems.
39. Mini handheld fan
A mini hand fan It is the best substitute for a fan and much more effective for traveling by public transport in summer or traveling to tropical countries.
It also takes up very little space and comes with a handy built-in flashlight.
Hiking and mountains
40. Water purifier
The water purifier on some trips is a way of ensure access to drinking water at all times.
This is for adventurous travelers who go to the mountains for several days, camping or remote places.
What concerns to water purifiers, I always recommend this one from the link that weighs very little (about 50 grams) and is suitable for purify up to 4,000 liters of water.
41. Front light
A front light It's something that can't be missing in the backpack for people who hike, camp, urbex and for other adventurers.
This type of flashlight, when attached to the head, is also practical when traveling to countries where blackouts are frequent.
It was very useful to me in Southeast Asia, when I lived on a couple of Thai islands.
42. Hiking poles
The hiking poles They are an important accessory when going to the mountains and even more so in high mountains.
These canes are perfect to take on a trip, because They are ultralight, they adjust to the height of each person and have a very comfortable grip.
43. Swiss Army Knife
I believe that there is nothing more useful in this world than a Swiss knife And if the traveler you want to give a gift to is a true globetrotter, they will love it.
44. Survival bracelet
The survival bracelet is an emergency kit that takes up nothing because it is used as a bracelet and can make a difference in the mountains.
This one in the link is very complete, brings rescue rope, whistle, compass, fire starter and a mini saw.
Camping and caravans
45. Mini wash bag
This is one of the best gifts for thrifty travelers and ideal for people who go camping or in a caravan.
The mini wash bag It allows you to conveniently wash clothes with just having access to a little soap and water.
46. Travel cot
A travel cot is one of the best practical gifts for travelers with children and essential.
This crib has a mosquito net, comes with a changing table and is suitable for children up to 3 years old. In addition, folding and assembly is simple.
47. Camping hammock
The camping hammock It is an excellent camping accessory to have a place to read a book or take a snooze. They are a real joy!
This hammock that I recommend is easy to install and is ultralight to take with you for hiking or trekking and have somewhere to rest.
48. Portable Electric Espresso Machine
This portable coffee machine It is one of the perfect gifts for coffee travelers.
It is a espresso coffee maker which allows you to make a good coffee anywhere and takes up the same space as a bottle of water.
He will adore you when you give him this gift. 🥰
Practical gifts for less than 14 euros
49. Mobile phone holder for the plane
This mobile support It is suitable for the plane, train and bus, an ideal accessory for watching videos on long-distance trips with all the comfort.
50. Basic English book for travel
If you want to do one of the gifts for more practical travelers For someone who goes abroad and does not speak English, this book is very good to learn the basic phrases in no time.
51. Mini rain/sun umbrella
Another of the most useful gifts is a umbrella like this of the link that has double function, it serves both for rain and to protect from the sun, in addition, once folded it is very small.
Final Thoughts
These are the best gifts for travelers, depending on the type of trip and person you want to give as a gift, I hope some of the ideas help you.
If you have any questions, leave me a comment below and if you found the article useful, share it with other fellow travelers. 😘
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Hello, I’m Andrea, the creator and writer of Viajeros Activos (Active Travelers). I’m a nomad, so I consider myself a full-time traveler. I’m passionate about good food and always looking for new adventures.
Excellent article Andrea! You have helped me find very original ideas, some things I didn't even know existed, hahaha.
I'm glad Patricia served as inspiration for you!
Thanks for your comment. 😊
Hello, thanks for so many ideas! They help me a lot.
Hi Ricardo
I'm glad they are useful to you!