26 Super Useful Road Trip Gifts {2024}

These road trip gifts can help your loved one get everything they need on the road for an amazing adventure!

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Is someone in your life planning a road trip this year? These gift ideas for road trippers have something for every traveler. Safety essentials like power banks and emergency tire pumps let them know how much you care, while clever packing equipment helps them get everything in the car and stay organized while they’re at it.

We also share other exciting road trip essentials Like wardrobe pieces for everything from the car to the trails to a night out; essential food and drink items; and more road trip gift ideas for your favorite travelers.

Another Road Trip in Books and Magazines

With this fun road trip themed travel journal, they won’t forget a thing! this Another Road Trip in Books and Magazines The perfect way to collect experiences including entry journals, wish lists, travel games and more. Plus, the compact size means it doesn’t take up much space.

seat organizer

This is an incredible way for backseat passengers to keep all their essentials within easy reach seat organizer Attaches to the front seat back. This adjustable fabric organizer has eight different pockets to hold everything from essentials like tissues, snacks, and travel mugs to cozy items like stuffed animals, and there’s even a place for your iPad!

Two blue insulated cooler bags with gray trim are displayed on an orange background with a subtle wave pattern; one bag opens to reveal the interior, the other is closed, and both bags have handles for easy portability.

RTIC 2-in-1 casual bag

This one has two compartments RTIC 2-in-1 casual bag Have it all! The top section is non-insulated and perfect for towels, beach supplies, and more. Meanwhile, the roomy bottom section is fully insulated to keep food and drinks ice-cold.

Three green and black packaging cubes of different sizes are placed on a bright yellow background with a subtle abstract pattern.

REI Trailgate Gearbox

These Trailgate Gear Cube REI is the road tripper’s secret weapon! They can hold a lot of gear without taking up a lot of space in the car. The soft sides and rectangular design make it perfect for Tetris style.

National Park Pass

this America’s Beautiful Pass It’s one of those road trip gifts that’s both practical and awesome! This annual pass includes admission and day use to all 63 stunning U.S. National Parks and more than 300 federal recreation sites such as monuments, national historic sites, national seashores, and more.

Bright yellow duffel bag with multiple pockets, shoulder straps and

REI Roadtripper Duffel Bag

Rugged and durable REI Roadtripper Duffel Bag Literally designed for road trips! Made from recycled Oxford polyester, this waterproof bag offers a durable packaging option; the soft-sided design will help them pack it into their car and leave room for space. Versatile, can also be used as a carry-on!

A compact gray travel storage box with zippered compartments that opens to reveal electronic accessories neatly stored in mesh pockets, shown on an orange background with a subtle pattern next to an illustration of a closed storage box.

wire organizer

Traveling these days often means carrying a bunch of wires with you. this wire organizer Helps tame phone and watch chargers, charger blocks, battery packs, adapters and more. Available in over a dozen colors, making it the perfect road trip gift!

The smartphone's display shows 9:41 and Tuesday, September 10th, placed in a stylish black Miracase stand against a bright green background with an abstract pattern.

mobile phone holder

This convenient way they can stay hands-free and safe on the road mobile phone holder Easily attaches to car vent blades. This essential road trip accessory is available in blue, black or pink and can accommodate all types of smartphones, whether iPhone or Android.

Product images of Ursa Major Essential Facial Wipes show a white and blue packaging with text and abstract patterns on a yellow background.

Ursa Major’s Essential Cleansing Wipes

Traveling light is crucial when traveling on the road, which is why we love these 4-in-1 wipes! No need to carry multiple bottles of skin care products – these individually wrapped soft bamboo Ursa Major’s Essential Cleansing Wipes Clean, exfoliate, soothe, and Hydrate.

A white, rounded square tile tracker with a small hole in one corner and a teal background with a subtle swirl pattern.

Tile Mate Tracker

Losing your keys is never fun, but on a road trip, it’s a big deal! Compact Tile Mate Tracker Track keys using Bluetooth technology. The Tile app, compatible with iOS and Android, can ring the tracker from a distance (up to 250 feet away).

Three green packaging cubes of different sizes with black mesh tops, zippers and handles are displayed on an orange background with a wavy pattern.

REI Expandable Packing Cube

Travel cubes are the key to maximizing every square inch of luggage space, and these REI Expandable Packing Cube Some of the best packing cubes we’ve found! Available in green, rust, or blue, these packing cubes are made from sturdy ripstop nylon and are guaranteed to help road travelers squeeze everything they need into a compact space.

Two colorful towels: on the left is an abstract landscape with green, orange, yellow and black sections; on the right is an abstract landscape with green, orange, yellow and black sections; on the right is a stylized sunset featuring white mountains and buffalo silhouettes , both on a vibrant green textured background.

Nomadix quick dry towel

Lightweight yet super absorbent, Nomadix quick dry towel A must-have for road trips. There are a variety of national park themed printables available so you can pick their favorites. They are sustainably made too!

A red and black Hulkman 8.5 jump starter with connecting jumper cables is placed on a yellow background with an outline pattern, showing

Emergency starting battery

On a road trip, a dead battery is more than just a bad thing. It has the potential to ruin the entire trip. this Portable emergency starter Give them a boost and get them back on the road. In our opinion, this is a must-have for road trips!

Green cylindrical collapsible camping trash can with black zipper and handle on textured light green background.

Pop-up mini trash can

this Pop-up mini trash can Help them keep their car tidy and enjoy the most stress-free adventure. The durable container folds down to a collapsible size so it can be tucked away in the glove box or luggage until needed. Then, when things get messy, they can open it up and keep their car, campsite, or beach trash!

The white Stanley travel mug with handle and straw lid features a subtle topographical pattern centered on an orange background.

Stanley Quenching Agent 40 oz.

this Stanley Quenching Agent 40 oz. It’s a classic for a reason! I love mine and take it with me everywhere – it’s designed to fit perfectly in a car cup holder. Available in a variety of colors and patterns to create the perfect travel mug for them.

inverter

This is a must-have gift for road trippers (we’ve had it for over 10 years!) Bestek 300W Inverter Plugs into your vehicle and converts power to two standard AC outlets and two USB ports, perfect for charging your phone and powering a variety of other road trip accessories.

A stylish black Anker power bank with two USB ports and four small blue LED indicators on top, set against a vibrant yellow background with a subtle swirl pattern.

Anker battery pack

this Anker battery pack Provides reliable backup power for phones, AirPods, and more. It can hold a lot of power, and the power bank has a handy set of indicator lights to let you know how much power is left.

Digital tire inflator comes with pressure gauge display, power cord, hose and various labeled nozzle accessories

12V tire pump

one Portable Air Compressor Car Tire Pump An invaluable safety item for their road trips. This easy-to-use tire pump plugs right into their car, helping them fix their flat tire problem and getting them on the road to the tire shop without having to call a tow truck or hit pause on their adventure.

Black belt bag with zippered front pockets and adjustable shoulder straps, set against an orange wavy background.

Patagonia Black Hole Belt Bag

this Patagonia Black Hole Belt Bag Ultra light yet ultra durable. When not in use, it can be folded and stored away without taking up much space. The one-liter capacity means it’s big enough to hold all your essentials. It also comes in a variety of colors!

Olive green and navy blue pants are shown side by side on a bright green background with a subtle pattern.

Wari pants

These pants are stylish enough for a night out and perfect for driving, hiking, and adventuring. Vuori Meta men’s trousers Available in a variety of versatile colors, while Vuori Miles Women’s Cropped Pants Available in black, dark grey, dark green or navy.

A gray short-sleeved T-shirt is centered against a yellow background with an abstract line pattern.

Icebreaker Cool-Lite Sphere Merino Wool Shirt

A good merino wool shirt is worth its weight in gold! Icebreaker’s Cool-Lite Merino Wool T-Shirt is soft, comfortable and versatile, whether worn as a base layer in cold weather or as a breathable, moisture-wicking shirt in warmer weather. Icebreaker Cool-Lite Sphere merino wool shirt available in both options man and femalewe think it’s one of the more perfect gifts for road trippers!

Two pairs of knee-high socks with a teal background: one dark blue with light blue stripes, the other pink with orange stripes, both with text near the toes.

compression socks

Help them prevent leg pain that can occur while sitting in a car for long periods of time. Bombas compression socks Provides support and relieves foot and leg pain with graded compression technology. They come in a variety of colors and patterns and are super stylish too!

food bottles

One of the regrets about eating on the road is not having a convenient place to store leftovers – until now! this water bottle food bottle Keep food warm (or cool) for hours, just in time for them to get hungry again!

Reusable cutlery set

It’s easy to pick up food on the go when they have this Reusable cutlery set Ready. The compact size makes it perfect for fitting in the glove box. We also love adding reusable straws to our straws!

Gray folding inflatable camping mattress with grooved surface, soft contours and subtle abstract pattern on a yellow background.

Luno air mattress

For a car camping night, how about a comfortable car? Luno air mattress? This durable air mattress is customized for their specific car, making it the ultimate road trip gift. Plus, it comes with a pump, making it super easy to set up after a long day on the road.

An open travel toiletry bag hangs on a teal background with compartments containing bottled toiletries, hairbrushes and towels.

Sea to Summit hanging toiletry bag

this Sea to Summit hanging toiletry bag Perfect for holding all your essentials and easy access. The amenity bag is available in orange, gray or teal, with waterproof material and durable zippers for many road trips to come.

Still looking for the perfect gift? look at these Gift ideas for the outdoorsy woman, camping gifts, Gifts for National Park Loversand more Outdoor Gift Guide here!