There’s nothing more American than throwing a cooler in your car and hitting the open road. But whether it’s finding cheap gas or navigating the interstate, road tripping isn’t always easy or affordable. Don't let that stop you — we’ve rounded up the best road trip apps to help you plan a fun, frugal, and fuss-free vacation.
Check out the chart below to get the basics on all 14 Cheapism-recommended apps and jump to each app for more details.
Prices and availability are subject to change.
Recommended Apps at a Glance
App | |||
Roadtrippers | |||
GasBuddy | |||
Harvest Hosts | |||
Roadside America | |||
WiFi Finder | |||
iExit Interstate Exit Guide | |||
Recreation.gov | |||
Uproad Toll Road Payment | |||
iOverLander | |||
HotelTonight | |||
Drive Weather | |||
Waze | |||
RV Life | |||
Walmart Overnight Parking |
*On Apple's App Store
Roadtrippers
Free on the App Store and Google Play

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GasBuddy
Free on the App Store and Google Play

Harvest Hosts
Free on the App Store and Google Play

Roadside America
$2.99 on the App Store

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WiFi Finder
Free on the App Store and Google Play

iExit Interstate Exit Guide
Free on the App Store and Google Play

Recreation.gov
Free on the App Store and Google Play

Uproad Toll Road Payment
Free on the App Store and Google Play

iOverLander
Free on the App Store and Google Play

HotelTonight
Free on the App Store and Google Play

Drive Weather
Free on the App Store and Google Play

Waze
Free on the App Store and Google Play

RV Life
Free on the App Store and Google Play

Walmart Overnight Parking
$2.99 on the App Store

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