65 Best Road Trip Gifts for Travelers (2023 Gift Ideas)

To keep the conversation going on long road trips, consider the TableTopics to Go Road Trip Game. This best-selling conversation card game features 100+ questions developed to break the ice and keep conversations going. This budget-friendly game is an excellent way to get the whole family off their phones and reconnect during long drives!

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Give the gift of inspiration to someone planning a cross-country USA road trip! The 50 States, 5000 Ideas Guidebook from National Geographic details the best things to do in all 50 states, from beaches to museums to national parks. This guide is filled with practical and inspirational information, perfect for someone planning a road trip.

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A cooler is one of the best ways to keep your food and drinks cold. The YETI Hopper 18 Soft Cooler is perfect for packing a picnic lunch for every family member or snacks for the drive. The durable exterior and convenient carrying straps make this cooler bag a must-have.

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Are you looking for a compact, pocket-sized journal to help your favorite road tripper document their travels? Then, don’t miss this miniature road trip passport from Letterfolk. With 48 pages, this journal is an excellent way to record favorite memories and every road trip’s details. The passport includes bonus pages with bucket-list-worthy road trips and rites of passage.

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One of the best gifts for road trip lovers is the America the Beautiful Pass. This simple gift unlocks the door to infinite adventures! The annual pass gets the pass holder and everyone in their vehicle into all 400+ national parks and historic sites for 12 months. At only $80 per year, a national park pass has incredible value and the potential for hundreds of dollars in savings.

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The Teva Re-Ember Slip-On shoes are the perfect road trip slipper for indoor and outdoor use. These slippers keep feet comfortable and warm inside the car on long driving days but are also ideal for outdoor use around camp or at a quick roadside stop! The protective coating keeps these shoes water-free, and the recycled materials are eco-friendly.

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From snacks to lunch on the go to caffeinated drinks, trash cans pile up on a road trip. One of the best ways to keep the car tidy is with the High Road StashAway Car Trash Can. This leakproof and waterproof mini trash bag securely attaches to the center console and features three additional storage pockets.

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A pillow is essential for long road trips. Therm-A-Rest Compressible Pillow is made from 60% recycled materials and filled with soft foam. A cinch cord allows you to adjust the firmness of the pillow. The pillow is machine washable and packs down easily when not in use.

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The Rumpl Original Puffy Blanket is a must-have for campers and road trippers. Made from durable ripstop polyester with a water-repellent coating, it’s resistant to weather, odors, stains, and dirt. This blanket is made for outdoor use and is perfect for a cozy night at camp or as a picnic blanket on the road.

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Safety is crucial for road trips, so every road tripper should have a roadside emergency kit. The 100+ piece kit includes bungee cords, a first aid kit, jumper cables, and tons of safety equipment in case of a breakdown. All this gear is packed into a portable, compact case easily stored in the car’s trunk. 

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For those taking a road trip in the summer, the ReachTop Car Window Screens are an excellent gift. This two-pack of heat-blocking screens is tailored for front or rear windows and fits snuggly into the window frame. In addition, the blackout window screens also filter out light, keeping the car cool all summer.

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It’s vital to be hands-free when driving on a road trip. This Belkin Magsafe Car Mount Phone Holder secures an iPhone to the air vent, perfect for providing easily accessible directions and navigation. This budget-friendly tool is an excellent stocking stuffer for road trips and around town.

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For road-trippers who love to camp and have picnic meals, the REI Co-Op Flexlite Travel Chair is a great gift. This sturdy yet compact camp chair packs away easily in the trunk on road trips and provides the perfect place to sit around a campfire. In addition, the Flexlite chair is made with durable ripstop nylon, ensuring this chair will last for years.

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One of the essential safety items for a road trip is a tire pressure gauge. The Astro AI Digital Tire Pressure Gauge can help you keep the correct tire pressure and avoid expensive wear and tear. This lightweight, compact stocking stuffer provides accurate, quick tire pressure readings on every type of vehicle.

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Whether for quick spills or a roadside swim, a microfiber travel towel is a great road trip gift. The PackTowl Personal Towel is made from a unique blend of polyester and nylon microfiber that can absorb four times its weight in water. PackTowl comes in several sizes, from face towels to large beach towels.

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Ray-Ban has made the best, high-quality sunglasses for decades. These polarized sunglasses eliminate glare, offer UV protection, and reduce eye strain, all essential for driving on a sunny day. So whether you’re looking for a gift for a man or a woman, Ray-Ban sunglasses are perfect.

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A first aid kit is a road trip essential to treat any unexpected injuries. This 298-piece first aid kit contains everything you need, from bandages to ointments to pain relievers and medications. The First Aid Only Kit is perfect for treating minor injuries and wounds on the go, in the car, or at home.

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A Swiss Army Knife is an excellent gift for any type of road tripper. More than just a knife, this compact multi-tool offers plenty of functionality, like a corkscrew, bottle opener, screwdriver, wire stripper, wood saw, and wire stripper. The Swiss Army Huntsman Knife eliminates the need to carry around a set of tools on a road trip and saves space.

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A coffee table book filled is the perfect gift for anyone with wanderlust! Lonely Planet’s Epic Drives of the World features 50 world-famous scenic drives, featuring the Pacific Coast Highway in California and Route 66. This colorful, hardbound book is filled with beautiful photos and inspirational tips on the best road trips in the world.

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Another excellent option for paper maps is the National Geographic 2024 Road Atlas. This atlas covers all 50 United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Canada. This atlas also features hand-picked and researched adventures and scenic drives and covers 24 US national parks!

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Are you looking to give a national park lover the gift of endless inspiration? Like 50 States, 1000 Ideas, National Geographic’s 100 Parks, 5000 Ideas Book shares thousands of awe-inspiring ways to adventure America’s national parks and notable state and local parks. In addition, the guidebook contains ideas on the best things to do, places to see, and more!

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Any frequent road trip should have a paper map, even in this day and age of GPS maps and cell phones. In remote areas with limited service, a paper road atlas is the best way to navigate the old-fashioned way. The Rand McNally 2024 Road Atlas covers all 50 states and features large, easy-to-read maps with zoomed-in views of cities and national parks.

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Embark on a hilarious and heartwarming adventure with George Mahood in Not Tonight, Josephine: A Road Trip Through Small-Town America. In this humorous memoir, George and his friend Mark embarked on an epic journey across the U.S., driving a rickety old campervan named Josephine to explore the quirks and charms of small-town America.

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Snacks on a road trip are a must! One of the best ways to ensure your favorite road tripper is well-stocked in snacks is with the CRAVEBOX Snack Box Variety Pack Care Package. This gift basket includes popular snacks like Chex Mix, Goldfish, Oreos, and Rice Krispies. The gift baskets come in several sizes, ranging from 45 snacks to 75 snacks, perfect for families of all sizes.

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Coffee is a road trip essential! The AeroPress Go is the lightweight cousin of the best-selling original AeroPress and makes road trip coffee quick and easy. It packs up small to fit in a backpack or tote bag. It even comes with hundreds of tiny filters. All you need is water and coffee grounds! The Aeropress Go is the best way to make delicious, high-quality coffee.

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Pendleton Blankets are among the highest quality pure wool blankets on the market. This American-made premium blanket provides comfy warmth with a stylish and historic design. The Pendleton Yakima Camp blanket is a unique, luxury gift for any road trip lover that can be used on the road or at home.

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An essential oil diffuser is one of the best ways to keep the car smelling fresh and clean during a long road trip. This incredibly unique USB-powered essential oil diffuser is compact and portable but can freshen the entire vehicle. This essential oil diffuser also acts as a humidifier, which can help with dry skin and congestion that commonly happens while on the road!

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A hammock is one of the best ways to relax at a campsite or during a road trip. The ENO DoubleNest is perfect for one or two people. Simply strap the tent between two trees and hop in! It easily packs into its stuff sack and fits into a backpack or overnight tote. The nylon material is also highly durable, perfect for heavy use by frequent road trippers.

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The Purple Simply Seat Cushion is the ultimate comfort companion for long road trips. The cushion’s signature hyper-elastic polymer helps support your back and hips, ensuring a pain-free ride from start to finish.

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Turn your car into a cozy bedroom with the Luno 2.0 Car Air Mattress. This inflatable mattress is designed to fit over 1800 vehicles. It provides a comfortable and spacious sleeping area, perfect for camping or overnight road trips.

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Audiobooks are one of the best ways to stay entertained on a long drive. Audible by Amazon is the premier platform for audiobooks. An Audible subscription offers audiobooks across all genres, from biographies to mysteries to self-help books. Best of all, credits from the Audible Subscription rollover each month so your favorite road tripper can stock up on audiobooks for long trips.

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Give your favorite road trip enthusiast the gift of an experience. If you’re looking for a wide variety of experiences for road trips, consider booking a Viator tour. They offer all sorts of tours, sightseeing excursions, and day trips. Viator also offers free cancellation for all tours, perfect for changing plans.

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For frequent road trippers, a AAA membership is a convenient gift. The membership provides roadside assistance in the United States at a low annual price! Frequent travelers get special discounts on hotel rooms, events, and attractions.

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Hands down, the most practical gift on this list is a Visa Gift Card. A gas station or roadside rest stop is essential on any road trip. This gift card allows users to spend nearly anywhere, perfect for road trips in the United States. A Visa Gift Card is ideal for the road tripper with everything.

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A rechargeable solar power bank is an excellent way to charge devices on the road. The Riapow Solar Power Bank can sit on the dashboard while driving all day and then charge portable USB-powered devices like cell phones. This high-power charger can charge an iPhone 8 times and four devices simultaneously!

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For campers and road trippers who enjoy an evening picnic or night by the campfire, the BioLite AlpenGlow 250 Lantern is a great choice. This powerful lantern casts 250 lumens of light in all directions. The lantern can last 200 hours on low mode or 5 hours on high and shines in several colors, including white, red, blue, and green.

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The Tile Pro is a must-have gift for the road tripper who is constantly losing something. Simply attach the Tile Pro to the key ring and track the keys via the Tile mobile app. The Tile Pro is lightweight and made to fit easily on any key ring. In addition, the tile can be pinged from your phone within 400 feet and will update the app with its last known location when out of range.

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GoPro has made a name in photography as the go-to for outdoor adventures. The newly released GoPro Hero 12 is redesigned and better than ever. The GoPro Hero 10 takes video in 5.3K and 27MP photos. A GoPro is the perfect gift for road trippers who love documenting their journeys but don’t want to carry a heavy camera.

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The Bestek Power Inverter is a budget-friendly gift for the technology-loving road tripper. This 300W power inverter features a car adapter that plugs directly into the vehicle’s 12V power socket. This inverter lets you power larger devices like laptops and cameras that can’t charge on standard USB ports.

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When traveling in a group, filtering out the noise and listening to your music, podcast, or silence for a peaceful nap can be excellent. The Bose QuietComfort Headphones are a splurge item that any road trip enthusiast will love. These premium headphones are Bluetooth and wireless and feature a high-quality noise-canceling mode with 24 hours of battery life.

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The AINOPE USB Car Charger is the perfect accessory for anyone who spends a lot of time on the road and needs to keep their devices charged and ready to go. This sleek and compact charger plugs directly into your car’s cigarette lighter. It offers two USB ports, allowing you to charge two devices simultaneously.

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For those who want to read while on a road trip but don’t want to lug around heavy books, the Kindle Paperwhite is the perfect gift. This e-reader can hold thousands of books. Unlike other Kindle devices, the Paperwhite is waterproof and anti-glare, making it optimal for outdoor or car use. Plus, it’s super lightweight at only 6 ounces!

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Capture the memories of your road trip with a high-quality dash cam. This essential gadget records your journey, providing footage that can be used for security, insurance claims, or simply reliving the adventure.

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Transform your backseat into a mobile entertainment hub with the Lamicall car tablet mount. This versatile and sturdy holder securely mounts your tablet onto the car’s headrest, providing a perfect viewing angle for passengers in the backseat. Whether for watching movies, playing games, or keeping up with your favorite TV shows, this holder ensures your tablet stays firmly in place, even on bumpy roads.

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Capture the moments that matter with the Fujifilm Instax Mini 9. These compact cameras print your photos instantly, providing a tangible memory of your road trip adventures. The Instax Mini 9 offers new updates, including a macro lens for close-up photos and a selfie mirror.

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Clean and tidy during your road trip with a portable car vacuum. This compact and convenient gadget is perfect for picking up crumbs, dirt, and other messes, ensuring a pleasant driving experience.

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For every road trip, staying organized is critical, especially when traveling with kids. This backseat organizer from Amazon is the ultimate budget-friendly gift for families. This organizer has features like kick mats to protect the seats, nine different storage pockets, and a clear tablet holder that fits a standard-size iPad.

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Packing cubes are the key to traveling light on a busy road trip. The Eagle Creek Packing Cubes come in three sizes, allowing you to organize everything from knick-knacks and accessories to oversized clothes. Plus, the cubes include compression technology to save even more space.

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The REI Co-Op Camp Roll Table is the best cooking surface, dining table, or activity table on a road trip. You can set up an outdoor kitchen and dining area in minutes with this aluminum heat-resistant slatted table top. In addition, the table folds into a compact stuff stack for easy transportation and storage when it’s not in use. 

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For those traveling with a group that needs extra storage space, a rooftop cargo bag is a perfect solution. The Rightline Soft Top Cargo Roof Bag ranges from 15 to 20 cubic feet. This soft top carrier is protected from rain, snow, and dust. It is collapsible to be easily storable when not in use. Better yet, it works with or without a roof rack!

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Luggage is one of the most used road trip gifts. So, to splurge on your favorite traveler, consider gifting them Samsonite Omni PC Hardside Luggage. This stylish and durable luggage can be purchased as a set or individually. All suitcases feature 360-degree spinner wheels, side-mounted TSA locks, and expandable sides, perfect for all road trip travelers. 

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Enjoy your meals on the go with a foldable car seat back portable tray. This handy accessory attaches to the back of your car seat, providing a stable surface for eating, working, or playing games.

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Prevent your belongings from falling into the abyss between your car seats with the Drop Stop Car Seat Gap Filler. This simple yet effective solution creates a barrier that catches any dropped items, saving you from the frustration of fishing them out.

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Keep your electronics and cables tidy with the ProCase Travel Electronics Gear Organizer. This convenient case has multiple pockets and compartments, providing a place for everything from your phone charger to your earbuds.

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Maximize your trunk space with a car trunk organizer. This essential accessory keeps your belongings tidy, making it easier to find what you need and ensuring a smoother road trip experience.

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Physix Compression Socks make the perfect stocking stuffer for every road trip lover. These budget-friendly knee-high socks are moisture-wicking and odor-free. Compression socks are necessary for the long-distance road tripper to relieve swelling and improve circulation!

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It’s essential to stay hydrated on a road trip. The high-quality, stainless steel HydroFlask water bottle is eco-friendly, durable, and holds 32 ounces of water. Best of all, the insulated HydroFlask water bottle keeps drinks cold or hot for hours!

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Bring comfort wherever you go with the Matador Pocket Blanket. This compact and lightweight blanket folds up small enough to fit in your pocket, making it the perfect accessory for picnics, beach trips, or just lounging by the side of the road.

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Keep the kids entertained during long car rides with the Briarpatch Travel Scavenger Hunt Card Game. This fun and engaging game challenges players to spot different objects and landmarks, making the journey fun.

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Stay charged and connected on the road with the Anker USB Car Charger. This compact charger features high-speed charging ports that can fully charge a smartphone in just two hours, ensuring you never run out of battery during your trip.

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Consider getting car air fresheners as a stocking stuffer for an incredibly budget-friendly gift that makes road trips more pleasant! These compact air fresheners from Febreze clip onto the air vent to disperse a light odor of fresh laundry, perfect for eliminating all odors and smells on a long drive.

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Staying clean and healthy on the road is vital! In this day and age, a great way to do that is with hand sanitizer. So consider gifting your favorite road tripper a multi-pack of miniature hand sanitizers for their next road trip. This multi-pack hand sanitizer from Purell features essential oils for a pleasant odor that won’t dry the skin.

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Like staying hydrated, staying moisturized improves comfort when driving for extended periods. Unfortunately, many people neglect their lips, so gifting a lip balm is perfect for every road tripper! This Nivea Lip Balm features SPF 15 and delivers all-day hydration and smoothness!

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