50 Epic Travel Gifts for Dad for 2024

A travel pillow is a great gift for a dad who is a frequent flyer or is traveling for business trips.

Look for a pillow that is machine washable or has a removable cover for easy cleaning.

This particular travel pillow deflates to a smaller size for easy transport. It also comes with a blackout eye mask and ear plugs.

Travel Pillow Set – $

Being cold while traveling is no fun! Keep Dad warm on the go with a soft and cozy travel blanket.

This plush travel blanket comes in a carrying pouch that can double as a pillow when the blanket is inside.

It has a luggage sleeve and a clasp hook for easy transport.

Travel Blanket – $$

Traveling can make you stiff and sore! Treat Dad to a massage at home or on the go with a rechargeable massage pillow.

Because it is cordless and rechargeable, it is perfect for use in the car or on the go.

Cordless Car Massage Pillow – $$$

Travel slippers are a great gift option for someone who loves to wear slippers at home but doesn’t have room to pack a bulky pair when traveling or staying in a hotel room.

These memory foam travel slippers are compact, machine washable, and come with a travel bag.

Travel Slippers – $

Apple AirPods are one of the best gifts for anyone who is frequently on the go.

I personally think that the 2nd Generation AirPods are the best, but there are 3rd Generation, as well as pro versions available as well.

Apple AirPods (2nd Gen) – $$$

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) – $$$$

Make sure your dad never runs out of battery when he is traveling or on the go!

This portable power bank can provide 2.25 charges for an iPhone.

Just make sure he remembers to charge his charger before he heads out!

Anker Portable Charger – $

An action camera is one of the best travel gift ideas for outdoorsy dads who love adventure.

Action cameras are durable, waterproof, and meant for capturing adventures.

GoPro is the classic brand name that comes to mind when you think of action cameras.

The Akaso action camera is a much more affordable option and is just as good as the GoPro, in my opinion.

Akaso Action Camera – $$$

GoPro Hero 11 – $$$$

A portable power strip isn’t the most glamorous gift, but it is a useful travel gift. Help Dad keep all of those devices charged up on the go!

This 4-port USB block is useful for those moments when you have 17 cords and can’t seem to find a block anywhere.

Mini Power Strip – $

4-port USB Block – $

One of the best ways to help Dad keep all of his cords and electronic devices organized on the go.

Tech Organizer Travel Case (small) – $

Electronics Travel Organizer (big)– $

An e-reader is a great gift for anyone who travels and enjoys reading.

Give Dad access to all of his favorite books without having to pack bulky hard copies.

Great for vacations, a road trip, a long flight, or even just to use at home.

Kindle Paperwhite E-Reader with Case – $$$$

A wireless keyboard makes working on the go a breeze.

It can connect to any device (phone, tablet, etc.) via Bluetooth, making it easy for Dad to type out emails or work more efficiently from anywhere.

Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard – $$

A Bluetooth tracker is a perfect travel gift for a dad who might need a little help keeping tabs on important items.

If your dad is someone who tends to frequently lose his keys or wallet, a Bluetooth tracker can be a lifesaver.

He can even put one in his checked luggage so he can find it if it gets lost in transit.

Single Tile Mate Tracker – $

Tile Mate Tracker 4-Pack – $$$

Apple Air Tag – $$

Turn any TV into a smart TV with a streaming stick, and have access to your favorite streaming channels (Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Spotify, YoutubeTV, etc.) anywhere you go.

Even if Dad isn’t the most tech-savvy, streaming sticks are straightforward and easy to use.

Roku Streaming Stick – $$

Fire TV Streaming Stick – $$

A smartwatch is a great device to have both for traveling and for everyday life.

Dad can track his steps and workouts, see how many calories he is burning, check out his elevation gain when he is hiking, receive texts/calls, and much more.

The Apple watch also has fall and crash detection as well as emergency SOS, which can bring you peace of mind when dad is away from home.

Apple Smart Watch – $$$$

Talk about convenience! Dad will be traveling in LUXURY during his next trip with his handy-dandy luggage cup holder.

Luggage Cup Holder – $

Make sure Dad can wake up to his morning coffee no matter where he is.

This portable coffee maker does not require electricity meaning he can use it literally anywhere (even on a camping trip in the backcountry or on an airplane!)

Portable Coffee Press Kit – $$

Is Dad in need of a luggage refresh? Duct tape isn’t holding up anymore? Maybe he needs an upgrade to a hard-sided luggage set with 360° spinner wheels.

If you want to spice up your gift, you could fill the luggage with some of his favorite travel snacks and other travel essentials, like packing cubes or a travel pillow.

3-Piece Luggage Set – $$$$

Single suitcase – $$$

This travel duffel bag is durable and foldable. It is a perfect size for a short trip or weekend getaway and could also serve as a carry-on bag.

Weekender Travel Bag – $$

This travel laundry bag starts out small for easy packing and then unzips and opens up big enough to hold a week’s worth of laundry.

Much better than the hotel laundry bags that always rip and fall apart.

And it is machine washable, so Dad can throw it in the wash along with his clothes when he is ready to do laundry.

Travel Laundry Bag -$

Make sure Dad always knows which bag is his with a very straightforward personalized luggage tag.

Funny Custom Luggage Tag – $

A set of packing cubes will help Dad pack efficiently and keep everything organized when he is living out of his suitcase.

Packing Cubes Set – $$

A slim wallet that attaches to a cell phone is a great way to keep credit cards and I.D. cards organized and handy and eliminates the need to carry a separate wallet.

There are inexpensive phone wallets that stick onto any phone with adhesive.

This vegan leather phone wallet is magnetic and works with magnetic phone cases. It also includes a hinge that turns the wallet into a stand for hands-free phone use.

Vegan Leather Phone Wallet Stand – $$

Dad can keep all of his toiletries and shaving gear organized and handy on his next trip with a travel toiletry bag.

Travel Toiletry Organizer – $

Set Dad up with all of the toiletry essentials for any trip or getaway!

Men’s 10-Piece Travel Toiletry Kit – $

Show Dad you care about his health and safety by getting him a travel first aid kit that he can bring with him on the go!

Travel First Aid Kit – $

A hydration backpack is a perfect choice for active or adventerous dads.

Look for a hydration backpack that is lightweight, leakproof, and insulated.

Help Dad stay hydrated whether he is running, hiking, cycling, skiing, hunting, or whatever it may be!

2L USA Hydration Backpack – $$

Whether your dad is a veteran hiker or just starting to hit the trails, trekking poles can be extremely helpful.

Trekking poles help with balance and stability, and they take a lot of impact off of your body, especially when going downhill.

I have this collapsible pair of Foxelli trekking poles. They are inexpensive and have held up great over the years.

Collapsible, Lightweight Hiking Poles – $$

A portable hammock is a perfect gift for dads who love the outdoors.

Dad can set up his new hammock and sit back and relax wherever he pleases – on a hike, at the beach, camping, or even in his own backyard!

Wise Owl Portable Hammock – $

An inflatable kayak is a great gift for a dad who loves adventure.

Inflatable kayaks are more lightweight and less expensive than regular kayaks.

And they are much easier to transport, so your dad can take his new kayak wherever he travels and put it to good use.

2-Person Inflatable Kayak – $$$$

Single Seat Inflatable Kayak – $$$

If Dad lives or travels anywhere cold, this heated vest would be an awesome gift!

It has 10 hours of battery life and will keep him nice and toasty when he is out and about!

Men’s Lightweight Heated Vest – $$$$

Get your dad a comfy pair of Hey Dudes for his travel days.

They are stylish, lightweight, and breathable and will keep Dad comfortable on the go.

Hey Dude Wally Loafer – $$

Compression socks can improve circulation and reduce leg fatigue, which can make a big difference on long flights or car rides!

Dickies 2-Pack Compression Socks – $

Get Dad some sweet sunnies to wear. Make sure to choose a style that fits his lifestyle and personality!

Ray-Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses – $$$$

Polarized Aviators – $

Polarized Sporty Sunglasses – $$

This packable jacket folds up compactly. Dad can easily pull it out if he gets a little chilly during a flight or while out and about traveling.

Men’s Lightweight Packable Jacket – $$

Silicone rings are practical travel gifts for Dads who may be worried about a more expensive ring getting lost or stolen while traveling or adventuring.

Ring Four-pack – $

This personalized travel token is such a sweet and thoughtful gift that shows Dad that you are thinking of him when he is away.

He can keep this travel token in his pocket or wallet when he is away from home. It is a great reminder that there are people who love him and miss him at home!

Personalized Travel Pocket Token – $$

Get him this “365 Days of Travel Trivia” book and Dad will have a fun fact to share at every dinner party and family gathering for years to come! Yipee!

Travel Trivia Book – $

Have a family game night and play a fun travel-themed board game with Dad!

Ticket to Ride USA – $$

Ticket to Ride Europe – $$

Parks Board Game – $$

Trekking the World Board Game – $$

A scratch map is a fun travel gift that serves as a decor piece and as a visual bucket list!

Travel-loving dads will have fun marking off all of the places they have traveled to and will be eager to share stories about different travel experiences.

Scratch off world & usa maps – $$

Make Dad a photo book full of memories from a family vacation or snapshots of his favorite destinations.

This is such a special and meaningful gift that is sure to make your dad’s day!

There are so many sites you can order photo books from. You can choose to customize your book design or just upload the photos and have them auto-placed for you.

Shutterfly is my go-to for ordering photo books and other photo gifts.

A travel journal is a great way to reflect on and remember a special moment on a trip and to document travel experiences.

Each page of this little travel journal has a place to record the date, location, and weather and one daily page of notes about that day’s experiences.

Page-A-Day Travel Journal – $

Treat Dad to his favorite snacks from various countries and let him taste-test his way around the world with Universal Yums snack boxes.

There are more than 30 different boxes containing popular snacks from around the world.

You can choose from 3 different sizes and can either send just one box or set up a monthly subscription.

Universal Yums Snack Boxes – $$ to $$$$

This is similar to the snack boxes that were just mentioned but with coffee instead.

Send Dad on a world coffee tour with an Atlas Coffee Club subscription.

Each month he will receive coffee and culture from a new country.

Atlas Coffee Club – $$$ to $$$$

Help cover the cost of Dad’s next flight, travel lodging, or transportation.

Ideas include Uber or Lyft, Airbnb, Hotels.com, Hilton, a specific airline (Delta, American Airlines, Southwest, etc.), Spa Finder, Princess Cruises (or another cruise line), Amtrak – you get the idea!

Treat Dad to tickets to his see favorite artist in concert or to see his favorite team play.

Bonus points if you can go with him and spend some quality time together!

Give your dad a fun and memorable travel experience through Tinggly.

Choose from hundreds of different tours, excursions, and adventures in various locations throughout the world.

Examples include a sailing excursion in Puerto Rico, snorkeling in Australia, canyoning in Utah, a craft beer trail in Amsterdam, and so much more.

You can search by location to find a perfect option for an upcoming trip.

Tinggly Experience Gifts for Him – $$$$

Save your dad time and headaches by getting him TSA PreCheck.

The application fee is $78 for a 5-year period. Your dad will have to bring identification documents and schedule a PreCheck interview at an enrollment center.

After that, he will enjoy the TSA PreCheck benefits for the next 5 years, which include not having to take shoes off or take anything out of bags when going through security.

And the best part – 90% of TSA PreCheck passengers wait 5 minutes or less in security lines at the airport.

TSA Precheck – $$$

Saving the best for last! Planning out a family vacation or weekend getaway would be a thoughtful and unique gift for Dad.

Make it an exciting surprise or have Dad join in on the planning – either way, I’m sure he will be so grateful and excited to make priceless travel memories!