The Best Innovative Travel Apps for Nigerians
Travelling is not only about your destination. You have to plan for everything, especially if you travel from Nigeria to an overseas destination. Sometimes, you plan for months and travel with more luggage than you need.
You don’t have to do everything yourself when you can use apps like Pay4Me to handle some aspects of your travelling. We curated some of the most relevant travel apps for you. Our list will ensure you plan, save more money, and travel without stress.
While you easily travel from Kano to Lagos or Owerri to Abuja, travelling abroad may require more than paying for your airfare. Therefore, we didn’t include super-popular apps like Wazes or Ubers on our list. Instead, we want to show you something more attractive in travel apps.
Bestfor Planning
Hopper
Free for Android(opens in a new tab) and iOS(opens in a new tab)
We know how stressful planning could be for most of us, especially first-time travellers. However, with Hopper, things could get a teeny easier if you want to travel on a budget. The app allows you to check flight and hotel prices for the best deals. Hopper, keep specific flights and hotels under your watch. You can know the best time to book your flights or hotel accommodation with Hopper.
PackPoint
Free for Android(opens in a new tab) and iOS(opens in a new tab), In-app purchases available.
You can customize your packing list with PackPoint, depending on the weather forecasts and a questionnaire about your travel.
Wanderlog
Free for Android(opens in a new tab) and iOS(opens in a new tab), In-app purchases available.
You can use Wanderlog as your all-in-one travel planning app. The app allows you to make a reservation, find flights, and coordinate with friends. You plan your entire journey in one place. Nigerians travelling for the first time would love this app because of its travel guides.
Best for your Body
Flush
Free for Android(opens in a new tab) and iOS(opens in a new tab).
Imagine coming out of an Uber in New York City and being pressed to use the bathroom. Firstly, you don’t know where to go. Secondly, your hotel is quite far, and you cannot hold it for long. With Flush, you can find the nearest public bathroom.
Timeshifter
Free for Android(opens in a new tab) and iOS(opens in a new tab), In-app purchases available.
Jet lag is nobody's friend. You sleep when you should be jumping around in Nigeria. Then, when you reach your destination, you feel like your body was thrown into space. Timeshifter can help you handle jet lag. The app depends on sleep and circadian neuroscience.
Best for Managing Your Money
Trail Wallet
Free for iOS(opens in a new tab). In-app purchases available.
We know how challenging it becomes for you to plan your budget. While many apps offer support with personal finance, only a few, like Trail Wallet, does it better. The app helps convert budgets and spending back and forth between local and foreign currencies.
Pay4Me
Free for Android and iOS
Since you will be doing many international transactions, Pay4Me saves you the stress of heading to the bank. Whether you want to make your visa fee, SEVIS, WES, application fees, or other payments abroad, Pay4Me offers you a competitive exchange rate and seamless cross-broader transaction. In addition, you will love the interface and can find everything you are looking for in seconds.
GlobeTips
Free for iOS(opens in a new tab).
GlobeTips will help with different tipping norms across countries if you don't know about customs abroad. In addition, with GlobeTips, you can know the exact amount to pay as tips.
Best for Local Experiences
Culture Trip
Free for iOS(opens in a new tab) and Android(opens in a new tab).
Culture Trip can help explore a city’s offerings, personality, culture, and intricacies through original video series, stories, and listicles. In addition, the app can help you experience a city beyond the prominent tourist attractions.
Too Good To Go
Free for iOS(opens in a new tab), Android(opens in a new tab).
Too Good To Go helps you purchase a variety of surplus food from local restaurants at a reduced price. It works in 17 countries, including Germany, Italy, France, and the United Kingdom. You save more with this app.
Airbnb
Free for iOS and Android(opens in a new tab).
Beyond renting a house, Airbnb can help you book experiences and activities with locals. With Airbnb Experiences, you can learn about the people, cook local meals, and explore the city. Guess what?The app offers over 3,000 cooking experiences in 75 countries, 1000-plus animal experiences, and over 500 multi-day, all-inclusive trips led by locals.
Best for Navigation
Citymapper
Free for Android(opens in a new tab) and iOS(opens in a new tab)
CItymapper helps you navigate the public transportation system. It helps you with a local map where you can view schedules for transportation nearby, built-in public transit maps, and alerts of route changes, tardiness, etc. However, the app is available in 41 major cities.
Omio
Free for Android(opens in a new tab) and iOS(opens in a new tab)
What happens if you misplace your travel ticket before you board a flight? The experience could leave you in a terrible situation. However, with Omio, you can book and keeps track of all your tickets in one place. You can use the app in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
Rome2rio
Free for Android(opens in a new tab) and iOS(opens in a new tab).
Rome2Rio is available in 160 countries, which makes it a must-have if you want to travel abroad. The app offers the best ticket options from point A to point B and helps you access your ticket information offline. In addition, you can search for hotel accommodations across cities.