Is there AI for trip planning?
Absolutely. The travel tech scene is buzzing with AI tools designed to make trip planning easier. From apps like TripIt and Roadtrippers to platforms like Curiosio and, of course, Tripsora, AI is ready to be your travel sherpa.
What is the best free trip planner app?
The "best" app depends on your travel style and needs. Some top contenders:
- TripIt is a master of organisation. It builds itineraries automatically from your email confirmations, keeping you on track.
- Roadtrippers is for road-trip fans. It curates scenic routes, quirky roadside stops and hidden gems along the way.
- Curiosio suits off-the-beaten-path explorers, with itineraries built around your interests and travel style.
- Tripsora is an AI travel agent that plans the whole trip in one chat. It finds flights, hotels with live prices and bookable tours, builds a day-by-day plan, and remembers your preferences for next time.
Is there a Google trip planner?
Google doesn't have a dedicated trip planner app, but tools like Google Maps, Google Flights and Google Search can be used to piece a trip together. What they lack is the personalisation and joined-up recommendations that dedicated AI trip planners offer.
What is Roam Around?
Roam Around is another AI trip planner worth checking out. It generates personalised itineraries based on your interests, budget and travel style, with extras like local tips and transport options.
So, should you ditch the guidebooks?
Ultimately, the choice is yours. AI trip planners are powerful tools, but they shouldn't replace the joy of your own research and discovery. Use them as a travel companion, not your only guide.
Ready to try AI trip planning? Tell Tripsora's AI travel agent where you'd like to go, and it will turn the idea into a day-by-day plan with booking links, leaving you free to enjoy the journey.
Written in January 2024. Apps change quickly, so check each one's current features and prices before you choose.