Best AI tools for travel, ranked
All 16 tools across every category, scored on capability, pricing transparency, fit, and traction.
Our top overall picks for 2026: Mindtrip, Layla, Wanderlog. Full ranking below.
| # | Vendor | Rating | Pricing | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mindtrip AI Trip Planner | 9.2/10 | Free | Anyone who wants the deepest data and an itinerary they can actually book inside the app | Try Mindtrip → |
| 2 | Layla AI Trip Planner | 8.9/10 | Free; Premium ~$49/yr | People for whom planning is part of the fun and who want a true back-and-forth agent | Try Layla → |
| 3 | Wanderlog Trip Planner | 8.8/10 | Free; Pro ~$50/yr | Travelers who want collaborative, map-based planning plus reservation tracking | Try Wanderlog → |
| 4 | Hopper Deal Prediction | 8.7/10 | Free | Travelers who want AI to predict the cheapest time to book and lock fares | Try Hopper → |
| 5 | Going Deal Alerts | 8.6/10 | Free; Premium $49/yr, Elite $199/yr | People who want hand-picked deal and mistake-fare alerts from their home airport | Try Going → |
| 6 | Skyscanner Metasearch | 8.5/10 | Free | Anyone who wants broad price comparison plus AI savings features and alerts | Try Skyscanner → |
| 7 | TripIt Trip Organizer | 8.5/10 | Free; Pro ~$49/yr | People who want their already-booked trip auto-organized with live alerts | Try TripIt → |
| 8 | Google Flights Flight Search | 8.4/10 | Free | Travelers who want the quickest way to compare fares and track price drops | Explore Google Flights → |
| 9 | KAYAK Metasearch | 8.3/10 | Free | People who want broad metasearch with price forecasting and alerts | Try KAYAK → |
| 10 | Wonderplan AI Trip Planner | 8.2/10 | Free | People who want a fast first draft itinerary to refine themselves | Try Wonderplan → |
| 11 | ChatGPT (Travel) General AI Assistant | 8.2/10 | Free; Plus ~$20/mo | Flexible planners who want a do-anything assistant for itineraries and advice | Explore ChatGPT → |
| 12 | Expedia (Romie) Online Travel Agency | 8.1/10 | Free to use | People who want an end-to-end OTA with an AI assistant baked in | Try Expedia → |
| 13 | Roam Around AI Trip Planner | 8/10 | Free | Anyone who wants a fast, customizable starter itinerary at no cost | Try Roam Around → |
| 14 | GuideGeek AI Travel Assistant | 8/10 | Free | People who want a lightweight chat companion alongside a structured planner | Try GuideGeek → |
| 15 | Gemini (Travel) General AI Assistant | 8/10 | Free; Advanced ~$20/mo | People in the Google ecosystem who want planning plus real Google data | Explore Gemini → |
| 16 | Vacay AI Trip Planner | 7.7/10 | Free; paid tiers available | People who want curated AI suggestions alongside a conversational planner | Try Vacay → |
Anyone who wants the deepest data and an itinerary they can actually book inside the app
Try Mindtrip →People for whom planning is part of the fun and who want a true back-and-forth agent
Try Layla →Travelers who want collaborative, map-based planning plus reservation tracking
Try Wanderlog →Travelers who want AI to predict the cheapest time to book and lock fares
Try Hopper →People who want hand-picked deal and mistake-fare alerts from their home airport
Try Going →Anyone who wants broad price comparison plus AI savings features and alerts
Try Skyscanner →People who want their already-booked trip auto-organized with live alerts
Try TripIt →Travelers who want the quickest way to compare fares and track price drops
Explore Google Flights →People who want broad metasearch with price forecasting and alerts
Try KAYAK →People who want a fast first draft itinerary to refine themselves
Try Wonderplan →Flexible planners who want a do-anything assistant for itineraries and advice
Explore ChatGPT →People who want an end-to-end OTA with an AI assistant baked in
Try Expedia →Anyone who wants a fast, customizable starter itinerary at no cost
Try Roam Around →People who want a lightweight chat companion alongside a structured planner
Try GuideGeek →People in the Google ecosystem who want planning plus real Google data
Explore Gemini →People who want curated AI suggestions alongside a conversational planner
Try Vacay →Browse by category: Trip Planners · Booking & Deals · Concierge