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Most importantly, these apps are all international, allowing you to use them even when traveling abroad and save money to the maximum extent. Let's take a look at the top 9 apps voted by budget travel enthusiasts as must-haves this travel season.
1. Uber, the world's most popular and high-quality ride-hailing app.
Leading the list of most popular choices among travelers is Uber. Uber is currently one of the fastest-growing ride-hailing apps in the world. Uber is now available in nearly 500 cities worldwide, and its algorithm is particularly noteworthy for its simplicity, speed, and convenient card payment options. Uber's fares are also competitive, so you don't have to worry too much about your budget.
Uber also gives its customers two transportation options: car or motorbike, so you can freely choose your preferred mode of transport. With just one installation step, you can use this app right now in Vietnam and globally.
2. CouchSurfing, a service for "sharing accommodation".
CouchSurfing is an app that gives users the opportunity to stay for free, especially for those who enjoy meeting and chatting with other budget travelers and backpackers.
CouchSurfing not only offers free accommodation globally but also gives you the opportunity to interact genuinely with locals, learn more about the language and culture, and make friends with them.
What makes CouchSurfing different from other accommodation apps is that it's completely free, as you'll sleep on the host's sofa, and you only need to bring a sleeping bag so you can sleep anywhere without bothering the host or worrying about getting cold.
3. Hotel Quickly booking app
Hotel Quickly is an app that has become very popular worldwide, and although it only recently launched in Asia, it is already considered a formidable competitor to Agoda. What makes Hotel Quickly special is its ability to allow last-minute bookings. Imagine you book a room on the day of your reservation, and Hotel Quickly can still offer you hundreds of options without you having to call and be told that rooms are fully booked. The provider also claims that Hotel Quickly offers exclusive promotional room rates that are up to 28% cheaper than other online agencies.
Hotel Quickly runs on iOS, Android, and Blackberry 10 platforms and has a Vietnamese language interface.
4. XE Currency Exchange is an application that supports foreign currency conversion.
Have you ever been frustrated by not knowing the exchange rate when shopping abroad? This is a very convenient currency exchange app for traveling overseas. XE Currency Exchange provides detailed exchange rates for many different currencies worldwide and also helps you calculate the exact amount when converting currencies between countries.
In addition, this application updates exchange rates continuously every minute and can convert multiple currencies simultaneously. XE Currency Exchange works on iOS, Android, and Blackberry 10 platforms; however, the application does not yet have a Vietnamese language interface.
5. Pack Point is an app that helps you organize your luggage.
Have you ever been frustrated trying to decide what to pack and what to leave behind because of your limited suitcase capacity? Or perhaps you carefully packed too much only to find out you didn't need it, or only realized you'd forgotten something upon arrival?
That's why the Pack Point app was created, to help you make your trip much easier. Pack Point will help you analyze your trip, based on the number of days, the weather at your destination, and the activities you plan to participate in, to compile a list of things you should pack.
Pack Point is supported on iOS, Android, and BlackBerry operating systems. Its simple interface, even without Vietnamese language support, is a major plus for this application.
6. Pocket Guide travel guide app
PocketGuide is like a virtual tour guide with all the necessary information for almost any place you visit.
Although Pocket Guide provides voice-recorded information in English, Chinese, German, Italian, and other languages, the most basic information about tourist destinations is presented in text, helping you know what to prepare before visiting.
You can use the PocketGuide app even without an internet connection. You'll no longer need to hire a private tour guide or carry a heavy travel notebook on every trip to new cities. Just bring a pair of headphones and a power bank, and you can explore the city all day long.
7. Google Maps apple Maps
Although many navigation apps with superior features are frequently released, Google Maps remains the top choice for many people. Beyond providing maps with standard zoom capabilities, users can easily look up bus and subway routes through the app, and it even suggests the most optimal travel options and estimated travel times.
You can now use Google Maps even without an internet connection after the app was recently updated by Google. Users can save portions of the map for later use, which is very useful because finding Wi-Fi is quite difficult when you're out and about. However, the data is only stored for 30 days. The app is free for all three operating systems.
8. Google Translate - a fast translation app.
Traveling in a country where English is not spoken or where your English skills are limited can be challenging. Even with helpful locals or prior preparation, it's difficult to anticipate every situation when communicating. While many apps now offer this assistance, Google's product still boasts a massive user base and combines a wide range of features.
With the latest improvements to the Google Translate app, you can now translate from voice, images, and text. This makes traveling to countries without Latin script, such as China, Japan, and Russia, easier than ever.
Currently, Google Translate can translate up to 80 different languages and can be used even without an internet connection. The application is free and available on all three operating systems.
9. Foody food search app
No more headaches wondering "What to eat today?" Now you can rest assured with the Foody app, which helps you find all the famous dishes in your destination and even the location of the restaurants. All the information provided is based on suggestions from locals, so you can be completely confident about the quality.
In addition, you can find affordable places to eat through integrated categories that categorize locations by cuisine, price, and location. This will help you be more proactive in researching and exploring local dishes.
