71 Gifts for Travel Lovers: Useful and Thoughtful Ideas
Buying gifts for travel lovers can feel like a puzzle, you want a present that’s useful, meaningful, and something they’ll actually pack in their bag. This bumper guide brings together 71 gift ideas for travel lovers, they’re practical, thoughtful products that real travellers appreciate.
You’ll find:
- Stocking fillers for quick wins and budget-friendly gifts
- Luxury gifts perfect for special occasions
- Travel gear and practical items that really get used
I’ve organised the list by type so you can skip straight to what fits your needs.
As someone who spends a lot of time travelling, I know which gifts genuinely come in handy and spark joy. This list is designed to save you time, give you confidence in your choice, and help you tick that gift off your list today.
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Electronics and Accessories for Those Who Love to Travel
Get a travel lover some new and fun electronics or an accessory for their existing kit.
Kodak printomatic digital instant print camera
A modern, lightweight and affordable instant camera that’s ideal for travellers who want to create physical copies of their photos.
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Mobile phone camera lens kit
Great for upping their travel photo game, these attachable lenses will bring out the artistic side of any traveller. Contains a macro, wide angle and fish eye lens, for maximum creativity.
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Dodow sleep aid
Help travellers drift off peacefully wherever in the world they are with this incredible device. The hypnotic light pulses rhythmically to encourage natural sleepiness.
Sony bluetooth portable speaker
If you know a traveller that loves music then this is the gift to give them. The sound quality is amazing for such a small speaker, you can actually feel the base. I love mine and now it even comes in a stand out azure colour.
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GorillaPod
A great travel gift idea for photography enthusiasts. The flexible tripod legs mean this camera stand can be used in all sorts of travel situations. This one can take up to an impressive 3kg of weight on its legs.
Vintage camera strap
Another gift for travel lovers who are photography enthusiasts. Help them feel and look stylish as they document their adventures.
Thermal phone case
Keep their prized posessions protected in all weathers with a thermal phone case. Prevents over heating in the sun and extends battery life in the cold.
Bluetooth tracker
Provides peace of mind when travelling and can be attached to luggage to help locate it if it goes missing. Comes in a range of cool colours.
Anker power bank
Travel lovers will rejoice, no more phone battery running out just when you want to take that perfect shot. This power bank holds enough charge to re-charge many Android or iPhones up to 3.5 times over. This is one of my most useful pieces of kit when travelling.
Selfie ring light
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Help those who travel look even better in their selfies with this ring light.
Earphones organizer
A cute design for this practical bit of kit, to keep earphones from getting tangled, makes it a great gift for dog loving travellers.
Practical Gifts for Travel Lovers
The travel lovers in your life will get great use out of these practical gifts. For more inspiration on travel essentials, check out my Ultimate City Trip Packing List.
Collapsible travel cup
I love these collapsible travel cups. They make fantastic gifts for people who travel, as they take up minimal space and fit easily in luggage.
Mosquito repellent bracelets
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Ahh mosquitos, the scourge of travellers everywhere. Your travel loving friends will be grateful for this fantastic gift, helping keep the pesky insects at bay with a fashionable and functional travel bracelet.
Silk eye mask
I can’t go anywhere without a sleep mask. Give a travel lover the gift of uninterrupted sleep with this soft and silky eye mask.
Collapsible camping light
A camping light is a useful addition to any traveller’s essential equipment. This one has the added benefit of being collapsible, so it’s easy to pack.
Digital luggage scale
These digital luggage scales will confirm whether or not that extra pair of trainers your travel loving friend has packed has tipped their bag over the weight limit, saving them overweight baggage fees. One of my favourite items I can’t be without when I’m packing.
Survival bracelet
Make sure everyone returns home without getting lost in the wilderness with this multi-use survival bracelet. It includes a compass, thermometer and rescue light. Comes in a range of colours so travel lovers can look good whilst keeping safe.
Luxury Gifts for Travellers
These gifts are great choices for a special occasion, like a wedding or significant anniversary. They’re at the expensive end of the budget but they do make for a fantastic travel gift.
Kodak digital photo frame
An electronic photo frame means travellers can get their photos off their phones and on display for all to see.
Leather carry on bag
A design classic, this leather carry on bag will make those who love to travel stand out as the most stylish on the plane.
Kindle paperwhite
For travellers who love to read, a Kindle makes a wonderful present. Once they have one, they’ll wonder how they ever travelled without it. The paperwhite version is perfect for taking to the beach, as the glare-free display really works.
Matching luggage set
For a traveller who’s just starting their adventures get them this smart luggage set, featuring three different sized suitcases. This set comes with four wheels, making the cases extra easy to transport.
GoPro
The item on this list of gifts for travel lovers is for if you really want to push the boat out, as it’s not cheap. However, it is a totally fantastic present. Forget wonky phone videos, GoPro films are in a different class. The stabilisation technology is awesome and the camera can be used under water, opening up a whole new world of creative possibilities.
For a more economical option, good deals can often be found on the previous one or two models. If they already own the camera, take a look at the huge range of accessories instead.
Puzzles and Travel Games
Games make great gifts for keeping travel lovers entertained whilst on long journeys or simply for having fun at the destination.
Mapominoes Europe
Whether they’ve just got back from a trip to Europe or are planning an exciting next adventure, this game will help them test who knows the continent best.
Waboba wingman silicone disc
The amazing feature of this flying disc is that it’s foldable, which means it’s super easy to take everywhere. With this lightweight model, travel lovers will be able to enjoy a game in parks, at the beach and anywhere else they happen to land.
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Travel therapy cards
If you know a thoughtful traveller they’ll love this set of cards. The design is beautiful and the questions will spark conversations and deeper meaning from their travels. Lightweight and small, I love the set I have.
Mini tumbling tower
For those people who love their retro games, this mini tumbling tower is a great gift. Portable enough to take on travels it’ll provide hours of fun.
Color addict card game
Deceptively simple this card game is easy to pack but much harder to win. It’s so addictive just make sure your travel loving friends and family don’t miss their flight as they try to win one more game.
Map of the world jigsaw puzzle
With a huge 2000 pieces, this jigsaw will keep travel lovers working on it for hours. The vintage map design makes it a great choice for travel enthusiasts.
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The ultimate skip ball
A fantastic beach or pool game, the ball skips across the water and floats if it gets dropped. They’ll never lose their beach games to the sea again. I take mine on all my beach trips.
Personalised and Romantic Gifts
First up on this travel lovers gift list are items that are perfect if you’re searching for a gift that’s unique or shows your romantic side. They can either be personalised or are on the theme of love.
Personalised OS map print
A thoughtful reminder of a location that’s important to the travel loving person in your life, presented as a heart shaped print.
Travel memory box
Somewhere for your travel loving pal to keep all those special memories safe. Make it extra special by adding their name.
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Personalised map coasters
These coasters are a fantastic gift idea for travel lovers. Choose a location that means something to them or is somewhere they want to go in the future.
Beach towel with photos
Have some fun personalising this beach towel with photos of your travel loving friends and family. Different numbers of photos can be included depending on the option chosen. You could even sneak in a photo of yourself if you want to go for extra comedy value.
Wedding ring protector case
It’s so easy to damage or lose a wedding ring whilst travelling. Help keep a travel lover’s precious items safe with this protector case.
Heart shaped world map coasters
These beautiful coasters will look great on any surface of a travel lover’s home.
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Luggage tags
A fun way to help travel lovers to identify their luggage quickly at the airport or bus station.
Travel themed cushion cover
Travel lovers can enjoy relaxing with this travel themed cushion cover.
Books and Gift Cards
Lastminute.com gift card
Let a travel lover decide where their next adventure will be with a Lastminute.com gift card.
Lonely Planet 100 Weekends in Europe
From Lonely Planet comes this comprehensive guide to short breaks travelling Europe. A perfect gift for those who love a weekend break away.
Under the Stars – Europe
Provide some fresh inspiration for travellers who love nothing better than a camping trip under the night sky.
Amazon gift card
Give a traveller the gift that keeps on giving, with an Amazon gift card. Let them choose something for themselves.
Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel List
Travel lovers will have hours of fun deciding which rankings they agree with and which ones they don’t in this second edition of the Lonely Planet’s best places in the world.
The Best British Travel Writing of the 21st Century
An anthology of travel writing designed to inspire not just travel but a feeling and a falling in love with the world. A noble pursuit if ever there were one.
Lonely Planet Amazing Train Journeys: The Ultimate Guide to 60 Remarkable Rail Experiences
Travellers will be able to keep up with the latest travel trend with this book. Travelling by train is growing in popularity, with more lines opening across Europe. This guide includes beautiful photos, suggestions for itineraries and information on scenic local routes.
Luggage, Storage and Packing
Having good storage and packing solutions is the dream of all travel lovers. Help them achieve it with these wonderful gift ideas.
Eastpak messenger bag
Keep mobile phones safe and sound whilst travelling with this stylish cross body bag. Comes in a range of fantastic colours.
Leather travel organiser
This gorgeous leather travel organiser is ideal for the fashion conscious traveller in your life.
Nesting storage boxes
A fun travel themed set of storage boxes that will look great in any home.
Leather luggage tags
These pretty luggage tags come in so many colours that it’s hard to pick a favourite.
Packing cubes
Recommended by travellers the world over, a set of packing cubes makes a great gift to give to any traveller. This one comes with additional laundry pouches, making it a present they’ll really use.
Stationery and Scratch Off Maps
Scratch off maps make a brilliant interactive gift for travel lovers, and who doesn’t love receiving new stationery?
Travelogue
Scratch off maps are super popular, however, take your gift giving to the next level with this travel journal version. Includes 8 mini maps so travel lovers can have fun scratching off all the places they’re visiting as they go.
London wooden desk organiser
For travellers who love the UK this wooden desk organiser will be a lovely gift to remind them of their trip.
Scratch off wall art
A wonderful mix of art, travel and motivational quote combine in this modern scratch off wall art poster.
Leather notebook
People who love to travel will enjoy documenting their adventures in this leather notepad. Can be used for notes, photos or scrapbooking.
Map book ends
You don’t have to get a gift for travel lovers to take with them on their trips. These funky book ends will look great at home.
Scratch off British national parks poster
Another scratch off map with a difference, this one is ideal for outdoor adventure lovers, as it shows the national parks and key outdoor areas of Britain.
Stocking Fillers and Fantastic Fun Gifts for Travel Lovers
New York City sticky notes
A fun gift to for any NYC lovers.
Inflatable giant lilo
For the totally fun loving traveller, this inflatable retro tape makes the perfect gift. As well as being an awesome pattern, it’s a great size for floating about in the pool on.
Aeroplane paper clips
Another great little item to brighten up a travel lover’s desk.
Flip flops note pads
Best gift item on this list for travel lovers? Naturally it has to be these flip flop shaped note pads. They’re so much fun you can’t help but smile at the sight of them.
500 piece London tube jigsaw
This little jigsaw makes a perfect stocking filler gift. Travel lovers can enjoy seeing how many stops they’ve visited.
Vintage style globe Christmas bauble
A festive gift to decorate the Christmas trees of all travel lovers.
Pop art beach ball
A simply brilliant gift idea to brighten up a summer trip for all travel lovers. The vibrant pop art design will make them the envy of all their fellow beachgoers.
Airmail message pad
In the age of digital communication these classic airmail design notes will evoke feelings of nostalgia in any travel lover.
Clothing and Toiletries
Keep travel lovers smelling sweet with some fresh new clothes to wear on their trip or these handy toiletries.
Hanging travel wash bag
A hanging washbag is such a useful item to have when travelling, you can pack so much in but it takes up so little space. This design is cool and classic.
Map socks
These colourful socks are deliberately mis-matched for even more fun. Grab a pair for an outdoor loving traveller.
The Natural Spa hair and body wash set
Give the gift of smelling good all trip long with this natural toiletries set. The bar soap, shampoo and conditioner format has the added bonus of helping them stick to their liquids allowance.
Travel design t-shirt
A t-shirt that just gets it in a nutshell.
Colourful country flag t-shirt
Get them matching reminders of their favourite trip with these cool country t-shirts.
Silicone travel bottles
This set of four travel bottles makes a lovely gift. The pretty pastel shades will look great in bathrooms around the world. Not just good looking, they’re useful too as they’re squeezable and re-usable.
2 pairs of camera socks
For the traveller with a good sense of humour and a love of photography. Includes two pairs so they can have plenty of fun showing off their new attire.