Traveling is exciting, but the costs can add up fast—from flights to hotels to excursions. Fortunately, these five free apps can help you track expenses, stick to your budget, and avoid post-vacation sticker shock.

Goodbudget uses the popular "cash stuffing" method in digital form, allowing you to allocate funds into up to 20 virtual envelopes—perfect for setting aside travel money and staying goal-focused.

Hopper acts like a travel crystal ball, tracking flight prices and notifying you of the best time to buy tickets, so you can book smart and save big.

Trabee Pocket helps you plan your trip budget and track spending in real time, even breaking down expenses by category and currency.

TravelSpend is a feature-packed expense tracker that works offline, converts currencies, splits bills, maps your spending, and offers detailed insights—ideal for international travelers.

Tricount simplifies group travel finances by calculating shared expenses and showing who owes what, making it easy to settle up at the end of your trip.

With the right tools, you can explore the world without overspending.

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