9 Best Apps for Business Travellers

How can I use an app for business travel?

One way to make business travel easier is to download an app for your smartphone. These apps can assist you in various aspects such as securing a hotel room and managing your expenses. Apps like this can be useful for leisure travelers as well, but business travelers tend to use them more often because of the ways they streamline their trips.

With the right mix of business travel applications, you can simplify your work and travel arrangements, relieving a lot of stress.

These 9 apps will enhance your business trips.

The best business travel applications take into account the unique needs of each business traveler and their trips.

For this reason, we have compiled a list of the top travel apps, each of which serves a unique niche. Here are nine significant ways that business travel applications could potentially benefit you:

1. Apps for organizing and planning
Organize all of your trip plans in one convenient spot with the TripIt app. Apps can organize all your trip-related data in a calendar, making it simple to view and manage everything from airline itineraries and hotel reservations to meeting details. The best part is that some apps can automatically sort and store all your confirmation emails. You just need to forward them to your account.

Operating systems: iOS, Android, Windows, and BlackBerry

Cost: $49 for the premium version, and free for the basic.

2. Apps that provide directions (navigation)
Using navigation software allows you to stay on course and prevent lostness. Give CityMapper a go; it's accessible in major cities all across the world. If your workday is jam-packed with meetings, hotels, and restaurants, this app will give you the most precise and dependable itineraries.

Around the world, Google Maps is the most-used navigation app. Online and offline navigation, pre-pinning of locations, comparison of transit options, and location sharing are all possible with this software. Whether you're looking for a place with Wi-Fi or a restaurant that can accommodate special diets, the app has you covered.

Operating Systems: Windows, iOS, and Android

Cost: Free

  

3. Apps that keep track of expenses
Keeping track of your receipts is unnecessary. Taking a picture and putting it into the Expensify app is all it takes to keep track of your expenses. They eliminate the need to spend hours going through old invoices and receipts thanks to their instant submission. For business travelers, there is an easy-to-use, free app called Expensify.

Operating systems: iOS, Android, Windows, and BlackBerry

Cost: Free

4. File sharing
With Google Drive, you can access your documents from any device, anywhere. Documents, spreadsheets, and presentations are editable in real time. Use your computer, tablet, or phone to get to any document you need. Even when you don't have internet access, you can continue working on these documents, and the most recent version will be available when you do. For business travelers, these apps are lifesavers.

Operating Systems: Windows, iOS, and Android

Cost: Free

5. Guides to airport lounges
Even at a large or unfamiliar airport, Flio can provide the information you need to make your flight on time. In it, you may get details about countless airports, such as how to reach them by public transit, and interactive maps showing amenities like gates, baggage claim, lounges, restaurants, and stores. Tripadvisor and Booking.com are also good options that are widely used.

You can check flight status and reserve lounge access or parking using the app.

Both iOS and Android are supported.

The basic version is free.

No memberships, elite statuses, or business-class tickets are necessary to visit any of the airport lounges in the app's network with Lounge Buddy. Using the app, you may buy lounge access starting at $25 and gain immediate access to a room where you can work, rest, freshen up, and prepare for your next journey.

Devices: iOS, Windows Phone, BlackBerry, Android

Cost: Free

6. Both online and offline translation apps are available
The iTranslate software can help you overcome language barriers in any setting, whether it's a business meeting or just navigating from point A to point B on the road. Google translate is also a good choice.

Operating Systems: Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android

Cost: Free

If you have a smartphone or tablet, you can use the Google Translate app to see the translated words on the screen or hear them spoken. You can also use the software to turn signs into text by simply taking a picture of them.

In order to generate translations without using up your cellular data when you're abroad on business, you have the option to download up to five languages offline.

Both iOS and Android

Cost: Nothing

7. A currency converter
The currency conversion app Valuta+ is straightforward and simple to use. For convenience and automation, you can save time by marking your preferred currencies in the app. If you're conducting some local shopping between cities and don't have an internet connection, this app will come in handy because it works offline.

Operating Systems: Windows, iOS, and Android

Cost: Free

8. Ridesharing and taxi apps
The top ridesharing and taxi applications tend to vary by country, region, and even city. For years, people have debated which is "best". Although location matters, it's usually personal preference.

When it comes to European cities, FreeNow is the go-to cab app. In places where Uber was formerly dominant, it's either not available or prohibited.

Operating Systems: Windows, iOS, and Android

Cost: Free

9. Wallet apps
Never worry about misplacing your wallet again with Apple Wallet. Put your real wallet and valuables in your backpack for safekeeping, and use the wallet app to hold all of your travel documents, including plane tickets, rail tickets, and cards. Using Face ID or Touch ID to quickly and easily access boarding passes and payment cards with just a few button presses is the best feature for iOS users.

Systems: Apple's iOS

Cost: Free

With Google Pay, you can turn your phone into a mobile wallet. All you need is your Google Wallet if you're an Android user; you can use it to securely pay for things, check in for flights and other travel arrangements, and even check in to a hotel. You can also store and use a variety of identification cards.

Devices: iOS, Windows Phone, BlackBerry, Android

Cost: Free

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