I want to plan a trip
A little planning makes a trip calmer and cheaper. This page walks you from picking dates to paying the bill at dinner. Each step takes a minute or two.
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Count the days until you go
See how many days you have left to plan and save. Type today and your travel date, or make a countdown.
How many days are there between two dates?
Count my days →Tip: Check passport and visa rules early. Some countries need your passport to be valid for months after your trip.
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Set your trip budget
Decide how much you can spend without hurting your monthly bills. Type your take-home pay to see what fits.
How should I split my income between needs, wants and savings?
Set my budget →Tip: Save a small amount each week for the trip, so you do not need to pay for it with a credit card.
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Convert your money
See what prices at your destination mean in your own money. Pick the two currencies and type an amount.
Convert my money →Tip: Exchange counters at airports often give worse rates. Compare a few options before you change money.
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Estimate fuel for a road trip
Driving there? Type the distance, your car's mileage and the fuel price to see what the drive will cost.
How much will fuel cost for my trip?
Count my fuel cost →Tip: Split fuel cost with friends to make road trips much cheaper.
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Check the time back home
Know when to call family without waking them up. Pick your time zone and theirs.
What time is it there when it is this time here?
Compare time zones →Tip: To beat jet lag, try to eat and sleep on local time from your first day.
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Convert units abroad
Kilometers or miles, Celsius or Fahrenheit, kilos or pounds. Pick what you want to convert and type a number.
Convert units →Tip: A quick rule: 100 km is about 62 miles, and 20 degrees Celsius is a mild 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Work out the tip and split the bill
Type the bill, the tip percent and how many people are sharing. We show the tip and what each person pays.
How much should we tip, and what does each person pay?
Split my bill →Tip: Tipping customs differ a lot by country. In some places a service charge is already on the bill.
Questions people ask
How much should I budget for a trip?
Add up travel, places to stay, food, activities and local transport, then add about 10% to 15% for surprises. Costs vary a lot by place and season, so check prices for your destination.
What is the cheapest way to get foreign currency?
Rates and fees vary a lot. Many travelers compare their bank's card fees and rates with exchange services before going. Airport and hotel counters are often more expensive.
How do I work out fuel cost for a road trip?
Divide the trip distance by your car's mileage to get the fuel needed, then multiply by the fuel price. The fuel cost calculator does this in one step.
How much should I tip when traveling?
It depends on the country. In the US, 15% to 20% at restaurants is common, while in many other countries tipping is small or included in the bill. Check local customs before you go.