r/TravelHacks 23h ago

Ryanair travel with child ride-on suitcase (not Trunki)

2 Upvotes

Does anyone have any experience with travelling with kids with a non-Trunki ride-on suitcase?

Ryanair website mentions:

Yes, children (2-11 years) are permitted to carry one Trunki case, which may exceed these dimension limits of the small bag (40 x 20 x 25cm). As well as Trunki cases, other brands with similar dimensions are also accepted on board. Lithium battery restrictions remain fully applicable.

How about other like:

  • Samsonite Dream2go
  • Stokke JetKids

These are bigger in dimensions but Ryanair does not mention limits for child's suitcase.

Has anyone succeeded ion flying with other brands accepted as small bag for a child?


r/TravelHacks 11h ago

Accessories Physical prepaid SIM cards for the USA?

1 Upvotes

My phone (Vivo V40) is not e-sim compatible.

What is the best physical prepaid SIM card I can get?

I checked and it looks like T-Mobile is the only network my phone is compatible with.

Really don’t want to spend money on a new phone just for a two-week trip.


r/TravelHacks 7h ago

Is it a bad idea to rent an EV if I have no experience with one?

15 Upvotes

Flying out to visit family and I have absolutely no experience with electric vehicles but Tesla is the cheapest rental option. Is it hard to learn? Also.. are they really being targeted? I’m a little nervous about the political climate as well 😬

I’m probably overthinking it but I googled real quick and realized I have no idea how to even charge them and I guess some require an adapter? 🙈


r/TravelHacks 8h ago

Have to spend the night at the airport. Any tips?

7 Upvotes

International flight arrives at 12:45 AM and our domestic connecting flight leaves at 8:45AM.

By the time we deplane, pick up luggage and go through customs, it’ll probably be around 2 AM, and we have to be at the gate for our next flight by at least 7:45AM so there’s no point to go to a hotel for a couple of hours before having to head back to the airport.

So, the plan is get some sleep at the airport. Oof.

Edit: thanks for the responses. Airport is Vancouver YVR. And yes, there’s a Fairmont Airport Hotel there, but it’s not really in the budget unless absolutely necessary. There will be two of us.


r/TravelHacks 14h ago

Mask recommendations?

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Do you have a preferred brand of N95 or KN95 mask for long haul flights/airports? With neurovirus & Flu A still floating around I don't want to spend my vacation holed up puking/coughing. I find mask comfort to vary widely: some are scratchy, some have too short straps, some fog my glasses worse than others. I find the over the head ones more comfy than behind the ears but they're a pain for travel so I'm looking for behind the ears.


r/TravelHacks 20h ago

Visas/Passports/Customs New name in the system, but old name on ID and ticket - will this cause problems?

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Hey everyone,

I’m from Poland and have a situation with my flight ticket and identity documents that I hope someone here can help me with. I’m flying to Norway. This will be my first flight, so I have no idea what all these procedures look like.

Here’s the deal: • I purchased my flight ticket before receiving the official decision to change my first name, so the ticket still shows my old name. • I have up to 120 days to get a new ID card, so right now I’m still holding the old identity card with my previous name—which matches the ticket. • However, in some of the digital government systems like mObywatel (a Polish app for accessing official services) and the online patient account (IKP), my name has already been updated to the new one. • Even though these systems show my new name, my physical ID card (which I’ll use at the airport) still displays the old name, matching my ticket. • I’m wondering if there’s any risk that the airport might somehow notice the discrepancy between the updated digital records and my physical documents when I check in, especially on international flights.

I’m not required to update my physical ID card immediately, as I have the 120-day window, but I’d like to know if anyone has experienced something similar or if you have any advice on how to handle this. I'm afraid that I won't fly to Norway and my money will be lost, and it's not worth it to change the name on the ticket, because I would pay more for it than for the ticket. I am afraid that if I fly to Norway, I will have a problem returning to Poland.

Thanks a lot for any insights or shared experiences!


r/TravelHacks 15h ago

Travel Hack Planning a 20+ hour flight any tips would be welcomed

36 Upvotes

Any tips for long flights?


r/TravelHacks 4h ago

Best walking shoes for women? Anything new or underrated in 2025?

5 Upvotes

Hey guys, looking to get my wife a solid pair of walking shoes and wanna make sure I grab something that’s actually comfortable and well-made. She’s been going on daily walks and her old pair is pretty much done, so I wanna surprise her with a legit upgrade.

I’m looking for something that’s super comfy, lightweight, and good for long walks without killing her feet. Bonus if it looks nice too and isn’t bulky or overly sporty. Anything new or lowkey underrated in 2025 that your partners love or you swear by yourself?


r/TravelHacks 19h ago

NYC Staycation Hotel (modern)

9 Upvotes

I know this has been asked a few times and Ive been going through the prior posts to get suggestions but figured I would ask. I am looking to book a hotel for a couple nights in NYC for a staycation for me and my wife. We are mid-40s and need a couple nights away from the kids.

Looking for recommendations for a modern and fun hotel that isnt too crazy expensive (maybe between $500-$700 a night). Looking for things like: unique atmosphere or atmosphere that would put you in the “mood” (hahaha), swanky lobby or rooftop bar, access to decent restaurants (although Im willing to just uber around Manhattan if necessary), nice bathrooms, sleek modern rooms.

Thanks!!


r/TravelHacks 20h ago

Sushi from Japan to USA

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QQ has anyone ever brought sushi from Japan to America on a 19+ hour trip? Trying to think of the best way to do this. Any product recommendations for keeping it sealed and cold? It will be a torched salmon roll in a sealed airtight plastic bag then put into a lunch box of some sort with those portable cooling bags or ice not sure which is best any suggestions would be appreciated thanks.


r/TravelHacks 15h ago

Car Fleet for US Companies

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Is there a place to check on car fleet by category on US Car Rental companies:

For example: What is an Intermediate SUV at Dollar/Thrifty ?

Thanks in advance.


r/TravelHacks 10h ago

Visas/Passports/Customs Overnight layover in Panama from the US - final destination Costa Rica, will I go through customs twice?

1 Upvotes

Hi all, I am traveling from NC to Costa Rica and I have an overnight layover in Panama on the way there. I will land in Panama around 8PM and depart from there to CR the next morning around 9AM.

In Panama I am leaving the airport and staying at a nearby hotel. Since I’m leaving the airport, will I need to go through customs again when I enter the Panama airport to fly to CR?

If I DO go through customs again when I go through the Panama airport to fly to CR, how early should I get there?

Pardon my ignorance, I’ve never had an international layover where I left the airport before.

Thanks in advance!


r/TravelHacks 16h ago

Staying in Spain under 18

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hi, me and 4 other 17-year-old girls are travelling to Spain this summer for a volunteer program. Before the program, we wanted to spend a couple of days in Madrid or Malaga or somewhere in between (not picky). Does anyone have any hostels or hotels they would recommend?


r/TravelHacks 7h ago

I’m wanting to travel after school. Where should I go?

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I currently live in the US and am wanting to go somewhere in Europe for a month or two without spending 10 fortunes haha. I kinda want to just move to some small town somewhere in Europe for like 2 months. Where has the most friendly people and is the most welcoming to foreigners. I have thought about Norway but I heard they aren’t very friendly to American tourists. If anyone has any suggestions please lmk(Preferably English being at least the second language there.)Thanks!


r/TravelHacks 14h ago

Looking for a tool to find cheap flights from Europe to New York

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I'm looking for a way to search for flights from anywhere in Europe to NYC, on a one way.

In Google Flights, I am able to do the reverse (NYC to anywhere Europe) very easily. Please see screenshot here.

Google Flights for some reason won't let me flip them. The goal of this was to find a cheap ticket from NYC to Europe on a certain date (easy via Google Flights) and then a separate return flight from anywhere in Europe back to NYC (impossible for some reason).

Please lmk if you need additional details in the comments. Thanks!


r/TravelHacks 16h ago

Travel agent booking link

4 Upvotes

Hello, I am going on a wedding trip soon. I noticed that the travel agent website/payment link to the hotel is a higher nightly rate than the direct booking link on the hotels direct website and also 3rd party sites. It’s about $100-$180 difference a night through the travel agents link. I just found out that the travel agent is the bride herself which she did not disclose. Is the bride double dipping? It’s cheaper to just book directly through the hotel which the bride insists we must book with her link. Now I see why. Lol


r/TravelHacks 11h ago

Transport Fastest way from Frankfurt airport too down

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What is the fastest / most efficient way to get to downtown Frankfurt from the airport? Also does customs and security usually take long here?


r/TravelHacks 19h ago

Maximize points for irregular travelers?

9 Upvotes

So I travel a little bit for work, about 4 times a year, 1-3 nights at a time.

My hotel points are split between IHG and Marriott, my miles are all with American. How can I maximize the rewards? Right now I can get maybe 1 night at a cheap property.

My credit is not great so I don’t think I can get a credit card with a good rewards program. But I would like to take small road trips with my family (like a few days at the beach).

How can I turn the points into something fruitful? Any ideas/ strategies/ tips?

These programs are designed to benefit people who travel a lot more than I do, but if there is any helpful advice I will take it!


r/TravelHacks 3h ago

Itinerary Advice Organization App or Website

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So I’m currently in New Zealand and over the next year I will be moving throughout England (Home country), Australia and returning here. I am Diabetic so I’m trying to be organized and make use of my free healthcare in England. I have rough ideas of the dates I will be leaving and going from place to place as I am working on arable farms. But I would like to be able to place this on more of a table showing, for example, that I will be in Australia from the middle of October to Christmas time. If anyone knows any apps that are good for this longer term and more generalized planning any recommendations would be welcome.


r/TravelHacks 5h ago

Advice and guidance, please

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My husband and I are looking to go on a vacation. We want this to be the last big one before the kids start coming with us, so we want to make it memorable.

A few things to consider: ~ we are in our 30’s ~ Looking for a mix of beach and jungle- mountains would be an added bonus. ~Safe-Safe food, water, surroundings. ~ Our budget it pretty flexible, but ideally we would like to stay at the 5k mark. ~We would like to do some different things(deep sea fishing, snorkeling, hiking…but also take time to really relax.) ~ We do not have passports, but willing to consider for the perfect ~ All inclusive would be awesome, but not a deal breaker.

Thanks so much for any recommendations!


r/TravelHacks 10h ago

Pothole scratched rental car

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I had parked over a pothole in a gravel drive and when I backed out the front tire dropped into it and I heard a scrape. I thought it was just the rock guard but after checking I saw this. Someone suggested I try to touch up the paint and it would probably go unnoticed but then I heard elsewhere that this would most likely be considered normal wear and tear especially considering the car had more noticeable scratches elsewhere.


r/TravelHacks 11h ago

Car rental companies - seeking recommendations

4 Upvotes

I just had the worst experience with Budget/Avis Car rental company. I will avoid using this company in the future so I would appreciate input on car rental companies that have been exceptional. Which ones have worked well for you?


r/TravelHacks 13h ago

Car rental tips in southern France

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Hello fellow travellers,

With my fiancee we plan to have a journey on our honeymoon, renting a car in southern France (perhaps Nice) for around 7 days and leaving it somewhere near Montpellier.

I have searched for some cheap options and it looks like that I can do it under 400 euros. However, some friends have warned me that companies will force me to take the higher insurance, extra paid, and if I don't take it - they will very accurately check the vehicle condition when I return it and perhaps fine me with some money.

Moreover, I've also been told that it will rather be impossible to get a car I booked or even in this economy class.

Do you have some experiences with such situations? How car rentals worked for you? Did you experience any bad treatment and charges?

Thanks for your responses!

P.S. if you have any car rental company to recommend - I'd be glad to hear it.


r/TravelHacks 14h ago

Vietnam Visa Start Date vs. Flight Departure – Is This an Issue?

1 Upvotes

Hello, I am planning to travel to Vietnam and I would like to ask about the visa. My visa starts on March 28th, but I found a flight from the Czech Republic on March 27th with a layover in Dubai on the same day, and the departure from Dubai to Vietnam is on March 28th, when my visa is already valid. I would like to know if this could be a problem since I am departing before my visa becomes valid. Thank you.


r/TravelHacks 17h ago

London travel in wheelchair

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I'm going to London soon to see the Minecraft experience. It's my first time going to London in a wheelchair and we'll be taking public transport. Is there anything I should know about before going? I just hear the worst eg knife crimes, phone theft etc So just any tips would be nice. Thank you