Services we use ourselves

Top pick

Aviasales

700+ agencies · Russian-friendly

The best flight metasearch for travellers from CIS and Eastern Europe. It compares dozens of agencies with no hidden mark-ups — what you see is what you pay. Aviasales runs on the same data as Jetradar; the interface is in Russian and accepts local payment methods.

Worldwide

Kiwi.com

Virtual interlining · flight + train + bus

The Czech innovator that invented virtual interlining — combining flights from carriers with no codeshare and even adding trains and buses. Regularly finds routes 30-50% cheaper than standard search, with the Kiwi.com Guarantee covering missed connections.

Worldwide

Trip.com

Flights, trains, cars and hotels in one place

One of the largest global booking platforms: flights from 450+ airlines, trains and buses across Europe, car hire and over a million hotels. Its own discounts and coupons often undercut the low-cost carriers themselves, and the whole trip lives in one account.

Worldwide

Viator

395 000+ experiences · a TripAdvisor company

The world's largest tours-and-activities marketplace — part of TripAdvisor. Covers virtually every popular destination: from classic Rome city tours to sunset catamarans in Dubai and cooking classes in Bangkok. The standout feature is thousands of real traveller reviews on every tour.

190+ countries · 2 500+ destinations

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Tiqets

Museums & attractions · 60+ countries

Amsterdam-based instant mobile ticketing for museums and attractions. We use it whenever we want to skip a queue — tickets arrive in minutes, activate by QR, and often bundle an audio guide. Particularly strong in Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands.

60+ countries · Europe-focused

Klook

Activities in Asia · tours, tickets, eSIM, rentals

Hong Kong super-app for travel in Asia. Indispensable in Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan — Disneyland, JR Pass, airport expresses, hotel pick-up tours, even pocket Wi-Fi. Prices are often below official thanks to direct operator contracts.

Asia · Oceania · select global destinations

Go City

City passes · save up to 50%

If you're planning 3+ museums and a hop-on bus in NYC, London, Paris or Rome, Go City almost always pays for itself. Three formats: All-Inclusive (everything in one price), Explorer (pick N attractions), and Essentials. The pass only activates on first use.

30+ cities worldwide

WeGoTrip

Self-guided audio tours

Great format if you don't enjoy group tours: download a GPS-navigated audio guide and explore at your own pace. Coverage in 35+ countries, museum tickets often bundled. Usually 2-3× cheaper than a live tour.

35+ countries

Viator

395 000+ experiences · a TripAdvisor company

The world's largest tours-and-activities marketplace — part of TripAdvisor. Covers virtually every popular destination: from classic Rome city tours to sunset catamarans in Dubai and cooking classes in Bangkok. The standout feature is thousands of real traveller reviews on every tour.

190+ countries · 2 500+ destinations

Top pick

Tiqets

Museums & attractions · 60+ countries

Amsterdam-based instant mobile ticketing for museums and attractions. We use it whenever we want to skip a queue — tickets arrive in minutes, activate by QR, and often bundle an audio guide. Particularly strong in Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands.

60+ countries · Europe-focused

Klook

Activities in Asia · tours, tickets, eSIM, rentals

Hong Kong super-app for travel in Asia. Indispensable in Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan — Disneyland, JR Pass, airport expresses, hotel pick-up tours, even pocket Wi-Fi. Prices are often below official thanks to direct operator contracts.

Asia · Oceania · select global destinations

TicketNetwork

Secondary market · sports, concerts, Broadway

US-based exchange for sports, concerts and shows — especially useful when official sales have closed or tickets are US-only. Best for big events (NFL, NBA, Broadway) where there's enough sellers to keep prices competitive.

USA · major global events

Top pick

Welcome Pickups

Meet & greet · 350+ cities

Our favourite for airport meet-and-greet. The driver waits in arrivals with your name on a sign, speaks English, and tracks your flight — so a late landing doesn't cost extra. Price is fixed up front, no surprises en route.

100+ countries · 350+ destinations

GetTransfer

Offer auction · taxi to limousine

Unusual model: you describe the route and several carriers bid for you — you see vehicle photos, driver rating, and pick yourself. Good for non-standard rides (intercity, hourly rental) and groups.

Worldwide

intui.travel

175 countries · local-carrier aggregator

Aggregates local transport companies across 175 countries — so it works in places where Welcome Pickups doesn't reach. Suits off-the-beaten-path destinations, families with kids, large luggage. Book ahead — confirmation sometimes arrives the day before.

175 countries

Top pick

AutoEurope

Since 1954 · Hertz, Sixt, Avis in one search

The oldest car rental aggregator (founded 1954, HQ in Maine, USA), pulling deals from all the majors — Hertz, Sixt, Europcar, Avis, Budget — plus local outfits across 180 countries. Usually cheaper than booking direct with the brand. Cancellation terms are forgiving.

180+ countries

QEEQ

200 countries · often the cheapest

Hong Kong aggregator that's often 15-25% cheaper than Auto Europe or Rentalcars thanks to direct local-rental contracts. Best price guarantee. Good if savings matter and you read the rental contract carefully.

200 countries

GetRentacar

Auction model · delivery to your hotel

Cyprus-based platform with an auction model: offers from national rental firms and private owners. The big plus is car delivery anywhere (hotel, airport at night) and a no-deposit option. Prices can dip below market average.

Worldwide

Localrent

Local agencies only · Turkey, Georgia, Cyprus…

Specialised in local rental agencies only — that makes it 30-50% cheaper than majors in Turkey, Georgia, Montenegro, Albania. Rental terms are gentler (often no deposit), but the fleet is less premium.

30+ countries · Caucasus, Balkans, Turkey focus

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Airalo

First eSIM marketplace · 200+ countries

The world's first and largest eSIM marketplace. Buy a plan (from $4.50), scan a QR at home — once you land your phone switches to a local carrier automatically. No roaming, no surprise bills. We use it on every trip.

200+ countries

Yesim

Swiss eSIM · 150+ countries · virtual numbers

Swiss competitor to Airalo with broader options: beyond standard eSIM plans there are virtual numbers (US, EU, Middle East), unlimited plans, and subscriptions. App UI is cleaner than Airalo's, prices comparable.

150+ countries

Drimsim

Pay-as-you-go · balance never expires · 190+ countries

Unique model: top up a balance and pay per kilobyte across 190+ countries — no packages to buy, balance never expires. Indispensable if you do several short trips a year to different countries — no need to buy a new plan each time.

190+ countries

EKTA

Online travel insurance · policy in 3 minutes

We use it for trips not covered by corporate insurance. Three-minute checkout, policy by email, 24/7 multilingual chat support. Insured ages from 3 to 85 — works for family trips with grandparents too.

Worldwide

SEARADAR

Concierge service · sailing yachts worldwide

Professional sailing yacht concierge: matches you to a yacht, handles owner correspondence, helps if issues arise. Convenient for first-time charterers. Tip: pay with a card that offers chargeback protection — gives an extra layer of security.

Worldwide · sailing destinations

Radical Storage

10 000 spots · 70+ countries · flat price

Lifesaver for those 'arrived 8am, check-in 3pm' and 'checked out, flight tonight' days. Drop bags at a café, restaurant or shop (Radical's 'Angels') — €6 per bag per day, insurance up to €3 000. Book through the site, don't show up without one — some spots are online-only.

70+ countries · 1 000+ cities

AirHelp

Delay compensation · up to €600 under EC 261

If your flight was delayed 3+ hours or cancelled, under EU regulation EC 261/2004 the airline owes you up to €600. AirHelp takes 35% (or 50% if it goes to court) and handles everything. Has helped 10M+ passengers. Keep your boarding passes as evidence.

Worldwide · EU, UK, Brazil focus