15 Best iPhone Apps for Travelers Under $5 Dollars

Hit the Road with These Helpful Travel Apps

The Mac vs. PC debate continues to rage on, but you can't argue with the fact that the iPhone is an exceptionally handy little gadget. With the help of just a few apps, you can shop for your favorite items, find new restaurants, get alerts for upcoming events, and even get customized turn-by-turn directions to get you from point A to B without buying additional equipment. The iTunes App Store is packed with thousands of applications, which gives you plenty of ways to customize your iPhone, but it can be frustrating to wade through the duds. For travelers, apps can improve your globetrotting experience ten-fold and can range from fun to functional — send your friends back home a personalized ePostcard with one, and navigate the New York City subway system on another. Check out these 15 exceptionally helpful apps which can help make your journey around the globe a lot easier, all coming in at $5 dollars or less.

1. TripIt (Free)
With Tripit, you can organize all of your upcoming trip info, itineraries, and rental car information in one app that links to your online Tripit account. Plus, you can email your travel conformations to Tripit and it will automatically sort and detail your plans.

2. Flight Status ($5)
Not only can you check thousands of flights in real-time with Flight Status, but you can view weather maps for your destination city, as well as terminal and gate info.

3. Urbanspoon (Free)
Leave your dining plans in the hands of Urban Spoon, which uses restaurant popularity, neighborhood, and price to select a dining place near you. Don't like what Urban Spoon suggests? Just shake your iPhone for a new option.

4. Where (Free)
Where is your all-in-one app that shows you what's around you. From gas prices, traffic travel times, movie listings, and where to find the nearest Starbucks for your coffee fix, Where can do it all.