It can be hard to know what to buy a traveller, especially a frequent one that may have a lot of their own handy gadgets and comfort items already. But there will always be something to buy them that will make their trip a little bit more fun, easier, or comfortable!
Below I’ve made a list of my own personal favourite and other highly recommended gifts for travellers, so if you’re stuck for ideas on a Christmas or birthday present for the traveller in your life, try scrolling through for some inspiration!
The Ultimate List of Gift Ideas for Travellers
Travel Accessories
Foldable Water Bottle
The Forclaz 2L Water Bladder is easy to use, easy to clean, and easy to pack! It’s perfect for treks, hikes, or just walking around a City all day.
£11.99
Trtl Travel Pillow
Made of soft, machine washable hypoallergenic fleece, the compact and lightweight Trtl Travel Pillow has hidden internal support that keeps your head upright while sleeping.
£49.99 £39.99
Alaska Bear Sleep Mask
Featuring memory foam contoured eyecups, the Alaska Bear Sleep Mask won’t rub up against your eyes as you sleep, and is made of soft material for serious comfort. It also handily comes with a pair of earplugs.
£15.99
Nabaiji Microfibre XL Towel
This compact microfibre towel is fast-drying, and the XL size (110 x 175cm) means it’s great for wrapping yourself up in after a swim at the beach.
£11.99
LifeStraw Water Filter
Perfect for hikers or travellers heading for a country with unsafe drinking water, the lightweight and easy to clean LifeStraw protects against bacteria, parasites, microplastics, dirt and sand.
€26.95
AeroPress GO Coffee Maker
The AeroPress GO gives coffee lovers the ability to brew great coffee no matter where they go. Easy to clean, compact, light weight and durable, it comes with a mug with lid, 350 micro-filters in a storage carton, filter cap, filter holder, stirrer and scoop.
£44.99
Bamboo Cutlery Set
Containing a fork, knife, spoon and straw, plus a small tool for cleaning them, the Bambaw Bamboo Cutlery Set is a conscientious gift for sustainable travellers, or those who love camping and hiking.
£8.95
Travel Clothing Accessories
Figs Compression Socks
These seamless compression socks have padded heels and toes, are made from sustainably-sourced yarn, and help relieve tired, achy legs. An all-round winner for the frequent traveller.
£34.00
The North Face Etip Gloves
These gloves are made from warm and stretchy recycled fabric, and have full touchscreen compatibility with a grippy silicone palm.
£45.00
Nordace Infinity Travel Scarf
This versatile infinity scarf has a zipper pocket that you can store your phone and other essentials in, so they’re at your fingertips but completely hidden when you travel.
€29.99 €24.99
Barbour Beanie Alpine Fair Isle Pom
This knitted Fair Isle beanie with turnback hem edge and cute faux-fur pom pom keeps you toasty warm in frigid temperatures.
£30
Travel Bags
Aerolite Hard Shell Cabin Suitcase
Approved for Ryanair, Easyjet, BA, Flybe and more, this 55x35x20cm suitcase is perfect for travelling cabin luggage only, and the hard shell will protect your more valuable or delicate items.
£49.99 £33.32
Osprey Ultralight Packing Cube Set
These ultralight packing cubes come in a handy set of three different sizes, and are made of durable ripstop Nylon material with a siliconized coating so they’re easy to pull out of your pack.
£42.00
Urban Outfitters Corduroy Makeup Bag
This corduroy makeup bag is spacious enough to store makeup, toiletries, and more, and comes in four colours
£18.00
Jack Wolfskin Shoulder Bag
The 365 shoulder bag is big enough to fit your phone, keys, wallet, and a small bottle of water – a perfect compact and lightweight bag to take out on a day in the city.
£40.00 £28.00
Go Travel Document Organiser
This zipped travel document organiser has separate pockets for cards, boarding passes, passports and other travel documents, and is made of natural cotton. Perfect for holidays.
£40.00
Travel Toiletries
Lush ‘Soak and Float’ Shampoo Bar
A long-lasting and soothing shampoo bar, ‘Soak and Float’ will keep your hair healthy and lush on your travels. A small tin can be purchased alongside it for convenient storage.
£9.00
Thalgo Feather-light Leg Gel
This gel helps diminish feelings of discomfort by encouraging the circulation of fluids to tired-feeling legs. It’s perfect for people that suffer from swollen ankles while flying.
£42.60
Burt’s Bees Overnight Lip Treatment
This overnight intensive lip treatment helps repair your lips natural moisture barrier, and also reduces the appearance of fine lines. Great when you’re travelling in cold regions!
£9.99 £4.75
Soap & Glory Speed Plump Day Lotion
Intensely hydrating, this day moisturiser helps plump and smooth dried-out skin, and as a nice bonus, smells absolutely delicious.
£9.99
The Body Shop Edelweiss Bouncy Jelly Mist
This energising face mist instantly refreshes you, defending your complexion and providing hydration for tired skin. It’s perfect for putting in your carry-on luggage for long flights!
£18.00
Travel Electronics
Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones
Pricey, but truly some of the best out there, the Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise Cancelling Headphones are wireless, and comfortable enough to be worn all day.
£228.00 £179.00
Energizer Portable Power Bank
With 20000mAh holding power, a lightweight and portable design, and dual outputs and inputs, this power bank is great for charging multiple products at once and when you’re on the move.
£34.99
Travel Jewellery
El Camino Bracelet
Customise your El Camino Bracelet by choosing the colour and size of your woven band, then add individual steps that indicate where you’ve been, what you’ve seen and what’s on your bucket list!
From £26.99
Casio G-Shock Watch
This sleek unisex watch is water resistant to 200m, and is made from durable plastic/resin. Great for water sports, trekking and other activities.
£100.00 £80.00
Lisa Angel Travel Jewellery Box
Made from faux leather with a metallic gold pattern across the lid, this cute and compact jewellery case is designed to keep your items safe when travelling.
£23.00
Travel Books
The Art of Travel | Alain de Botton
“The perfect antidote to those guides that tell us what to do when we get there, The Art of Travel tries to explain why we really went in the first place – and helpfully suggests how we might be happier on our journeys.”
£13.23
Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2025
This annual list ranks the planet’s must-visit countries, cities and regions for 2025.
£15.35
How to Travel the World on $50 a Day | Matt Kepnes
This book reveals Nomadic Matt‘s tips, tricks, and secrets to comfortable budget travel based on his experience traveling the world without giving up the sushi meals and comfortable beds he enjoys.
£3.29
Wild | Cheryl Strayed
“At twenty-six, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. With nothing to lose, she made the most impulsive decision of her life: to walk eleven-hundred miles of the west coast of America.“
£9.39
Abroad in Japan | Chris Broad
“Abroad in Japan charts a decade of living in a foreign land and the chaos and culture clash that came with it. Packed with hilarious and fascinating stories, this book seeks out to unravel one the world’s most complex cultures.“
£8.79
That’s it for my recommendations of presents for travel lovers! Did you pick something out? Do you have any tips of your own? Let me know in the comments!