Christmas Gifts for Travellers in 2024

Are you wondering what gifts to buy the travellers in your life this year for Christmas?

With travel back on the cards in a big way, that’s almost everyone, (including yourself) and there are plenty of things the traveller will love this year.

So for 2024 I’ve given the list a makeover! I’ve tried to come up with a few things that are not on every list.

I’ve thought hard about the things I use that are really useful when I travel – and some of the things that are just fun to have with me too.

Many of these make great Christmas gifts for the traveller at heart too, even if they are not on the road in the near future. They will help them dream and get inspiration for that next destination.

You can use these ideas to help a new traveller get all they need together, or buy something an experienced traveller will use or enjoy

Here are some Christmas gift suggestions for all budgets that will be loved for years to come.

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AirTags

After all lthe lost luggage disasters over the last few years AirTags are an essential part of the travel kit these days, at least for the Apple users.

After having my own suitcase go missing between Spain and Italy earlier this year and my AirTag being vital in getting it back, I can’t rave about these enough.

I have one AirTag in my checked bag, and another in my carry-on/daypack too, just in case someone decides to take off with that while I’m out exploring.

If your traveller already has AirTags, you can pick up some really cute holders for them – which is probably a better idea that me just chucking them in a corner of the bag!

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1000 Places to See Before You Die 2025 Calendar

I love this! I was given a similar calendar a few years ago and had forgotten all about it until I sat down to write this list and thought of the cool things I had received over the years.

I really like the page-a-day desk calendars, but there are wall calendars available too. I love that there, on my desk, I can get a small piece of travel inspiration every day.

This will be on my wish list again this year (hint for any family reading this!) so I can spend each day dreaming about a new destination while I count down to visiting those distant lands in person.

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London Jigsaw Puzzle

I love a good jigsaw puzzle and this would be the perfect puzzle for the traveller who dreams of going to England or who would love to reminisce about a previous trip.

If London is not their dream destination, there are thousands of other destination jigsaw puzzles over on Amazon that would make fantastic Christmas presents for travellers at home.

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Custom Stuff from Travel Bible

For the traveller that has everything how about getting something custom-made? There are all sorts of things to choose from on the Travel Bible website, from phone cases to passport holders, coffee mugs, and even face masks!

There are also lots of ideas for items that are ready to go, like maps, bed linen, watches and wall hangings. Travel Bible deliver all around the world, so this is a great option if you are buying for someone in another country.

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Fold-Up Tote Bag for Bringing Home Extra Goodies

Even though I am not a big shopper, a few times over the years I have gone on holidays, and ended up either posting items home or buying another suitcase – always when travelling with my family!

A couple of years ago I bought a light tote bag that can be folded down small and stashed in my suitcase, only coming out for the trip home. It has been an absolute godsend at times.

I suggest getting one that can be used as a carry-on so that you do not have to check in another bag. This bag is also perfect for quick weekends away instead of taking a suitcase, or for camping trips, where suitcases are, well, weird.

While I haven’t been able to find the exact bag I have – it has probably been superseded by new versions by now – it is very much like these Samsonite bags. Lightweight, but sturdy enough to protect your items during travel.

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Socks with Zipper for Stashing Cash

I think these are a fantastic idea! When you are out and about in a far-flung city, having an extra place to stash a little cash and an extra credit card can go a long way towards feeling secure.

I also use mine at home when I’m hiking or walking and don’t want to carry a purse but still want to stop for a quick coffee along the way

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Hanging Toiletry Bag

This is another one that gets used every time I travel! The idea is that you can unfold the bag and hang it in grungy hostel or Airbnb bathrooms to keep your gear off the floor but still accessible when there are no shelves etc.

These are not only great for international travel, but also for local travel when camping or caravanning too. I even leave mine fully packed and hanging in my wardrobe at home, just in case I need to get something out of it easily.

My only gripe with toiletry bags is that they can sometimes become very bulky, and I am personally all about keeping my luggage as minimal as possible. 

This bag above is perfect I think. Enough storage for the basics I need in the bathroom without being too big. it comes in various colours and patterns too if beige is not your thing ( I have blue).

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Battery Pack

This is one thing that absolutely goes with me whenever I am out and about. Yes it’s great for travelling, but it’s also good when hiking in my local area, or even if I know I am going to be taking lots of photos on my phone.

My go-to for battery packs are the Anker brand. I have bought others in the past only to have them stop working or fall apart after only a short time. I’ve had an Anker now for over a year and it is still going strong. It’s always in my bag or backpack every day, just in case I need it.

This one is a smaller version to ensure it meets the airline requirements – there are ones available that will charge a lot more times if you need more charging power – but I find it charges my iPhone twice which is plenty to get me through the day.

It also comes in red, white and blue if you would like a different colour to the usual black.

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Kindle

I am an unabashed physical book lover! I love to hold a book and read, I love the smell of new books, and I love having something to pass on to a friend. But even I have to admit, a Kindle is so much easier to travel with!

While I tend to stick to normal books for day to day, a Kindle can become an everyday item used on your commute to work or for reading over lunch, as well as the perfect companion for all those trips away.

This new version of Kindle is now also waterproof, so laying by the pool or relaxing in the bath while reading is back on the cards.

No more worries about dropping your book in the bath right as you get to the good bit! That sounds so tempting that perhaps you won’t buy this as gifts for the travellers in your life, you’ll just buy it for yourself instead!

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Tripod with Remote

If you are buying for a millennial, then a tripod is almost as important as the phone for those perfect selfies, whether they are travelling or creating the best Insta updates from home.

We have this one in our house, and while it was bought by one of the millennials, I have to admit to using it occasionally too.

I like that it is quite small in size and therefore can be easily tucked in a day pack or bag while I am on the go, and that it is bendy, so can be attached to a multitude of things when flat ground is not available or a good option.

While it’s perfect for phones and small cameras, I have even found it can be used with my DSLR if I am in simple locations with it. The remote is also a convenient option, easily operated with a phone app.

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Commenorate Your Travels

I think this is such a fun gift! It’s a small way that a traveller can “collect” the places that they have travelled to.

Not only are there country rings, but states, cities, national parks and islands too.

You can get keychains like the ones above or necklaces, and they have other travel-related products and designs too.

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Buy Experiences, Not Things

Christmas is the perfect time to share the excitement of travel. Why not buy a voucher or experience for something in your own town or city?

If your recipient is anything like me, they’ve travelled all over the world, but not yet done some of the amazing things that there are to offer close to home.

After all, they can be done at any time, right? Well, now is the perfect opportunity to do some of those things.

Of course sometimes choosing an experience can be difficult, so there are some options.

Get Your Guide has the option to buy a gift card. They are valid for three years and can be used on thousands of experiences all around the world. That gives your recipient plenty of time and a wide range of options too.

Click here to buy a Get Your Guide gift card

Many of the big booking sites also have implemented a process where nearly all of their activities can be changed or cancelled up to 24 hours beforehand. So should you choose something that isn’t quite right, it is at least not set in stone.

These are the three booking companies I use the most to book my own tours and activities. I like to check all three because sometimes one has a specula deal or is slightly less that the others.

Click here to see things to do through Viator
Click here to see things to do through Klook
Click here to see things to do through Get Your Guide

Reusable Coffee Cup

We always hear about packing a good water bottle to travel with so that we don’t have to buy single use plastic water bottles during our travels, but what about coffee cups?

Takeaway cups are generally not recyclable and not all that eco-friendly in general. I don’t know about you, but I seem to indulge in takeaway coffee more when I travel because I want to be out exploring, not drinking my coffee sitting still.

I like eco-friendly, bamboo coffee cups, and these ones are lightweight too, so won’t weigh your luggage down.

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When All Else Fails – Buy a Book!

We all have a friend or family member who is difficult to buy for (for me it’s my Dad!) and the never-fail item that always seems to go down well is a book!

Even those travellers who are not readers would be happy with a travel guide or a beautiful coffee table book to inspire their next trip.

Otherwise, choose a popular new release from a favourite genre, a bestseller of the year, or a biography of someone who has been controversial this year – and I’m sure we can all find a few of those people!

Click here to see Bestsellers on Amazon AU
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I hope you have been able to find something that is just right for your traveller – especially if that traveller happens to be you.

Merry Christmas!

Oh, you can find a few more travel essentials that I always take with me in this blog post – these will make good stocking stuffers.