Modern-day travel is a lot more simplified than it was before, let’s say two decades ago. Mobile applications have made it easier for anyone in a foreign country to find accommodation, move around, and even find attractions all using their mobile phones.
Every day, new travel applications hit the market with the old ones getting updated all trying to make it easier for tourists to move around and have a good time wherever they are. You just need to download them and just like that you are set to go.
This article looks at some of the applications that will prove helpful to you as a tourist visiting the USA that you should consider having on your phone. All the applications mentioned here are available on both Android and iOS platforms.
Rental24h app
The Rental24h app is a car rental app that has gained a lot of popularity in the recent past. People use to find cheap car rental deals. The app allows you to compare car rental prices between the major car rental companies to find one that will best suit you. You can even compare rental policies to help you decide on the one that you will settle for. It is one of the most used apps to rent a car in the USA.
AllTrails
This app provides you with a list of hiking and walking trails. It is a must-have app for every tourist that loves the outdoors. It comes with pictures and maps giving directions to trailheads.
It has an option of using it while offline but only if you download the pro version which goes for around $30.
GasBuddy
GasBuddy helps you to find gas stations on your route and their gas prices. It is very helpful for tourists with little understanding of an area. You can plan your refueling by choosing to refuel at cheap gas stations. It helps you save money at the end of the day.
Waze
Waze is free to download and offers information like police officers location on the road, potholes, and traffic situations including letting you know what time to use a particular section in case you will be using a traffic prone area.
The Dyrt
If you are a camping enthusiast, then this is the app for you. You can use it to find camping sites across the USA. Whether you are looking for an RV park or just a camping site. This app will get your sorted.
Roadtrippers
Roadtrippers is one of the most sought after apps for planning a trip. It helps you find attractions along your travel route. These may include museums, campsites, and amusement parks to name but a few.
A free account will only give you five stops but the premium account offers unlimited stops along your route and allows you to download maps while offline. It will cost you $29.99 a year to be able to use the premium account.
Conclusion
Moving around the US has never been easier than it is now. This is thanks to the many mobile applications that as a tourist you can download and move around without necessarily requiring a guide.
One such app is the Rental24h app that you can use when looking for companies that offer rent a car services. You can either use the app or their website to compare rental prices and policies like car rental for under 21 before finally making your decision on the car rental company to use.
As a tourist, the few discussed above are a must-have, download them and enjoy your time in the USA.