Gifts that never get old for the Travellers in your life

Travelling has certainly been a challenge this year for many of us that love to wander the globe. Filling our wanderlust with local staycations, as well as dreaming about & planning those future destination adventures. I have found, nothing delights a traveller more than travel related gifts, or maybe it’s just us. Which is the reason we put together this collection of last minute gifts for travellers.

We have certainly found that many of our gift suggestions never get old for the wanderers in our life (family). I can’t lie here, some have also been complete fizzers… Whether you are planning to head somewhere new, overseas or explore your local area. These are our best 24 last minute gifts for travellers, and have some great ideas to inspire you.

We have put together a gift guide to suit varying budgets that can be given for any special occasion. Our adult children have provided great inspiration, desiring experiences over stuff. The gift guide is designed especially for that traveller in your life. The guide consists of 24 ideas including digital & physical products with a variety of choices that are perfect as last minute gifts for travellers. There are some that are typical & a few that are outside the box.

Preview – Best 24 Last Minute Gifts for Travellers

In this  preview, we briefly highlight each section of our  last minute gifts for travellers & a brief outline of what they include. Once you have selected a gift for your traveller for our last minute gifts for travellers. Use one of our creative ways to gift fun travel experiences to make giving to your special traveller even more unique.

Physical Last Minute Gifts for Traveller

  1. DIY Travel Packs5 options of essential items to make your traveller more comfortable 
  2. Don’t Leave home without them – 7 essential items your traveller won’t want to leave at home
  3. Inspiration – 2 gifts that fuel the wanderlust in all travellers

Digital Last minute Gifts for Travellers

  1. Planning Resources – includes our free checklists and other resources
  2. Travel Experiences – 6 different types of experiences as last minute gifts for travellers in your life
  3. Personalised Travel Gifts – 3 different styles of personalised travel gifts

We have focused our list on, last minute gifts for travellers, because life is hectic and often we get to that moment when we need that one last minute gift for someone. Although, these ideas aren’t just for last minute they can be for a planned Christmas advent calendar. Which is are fantastic Christmas gifts for travellers.

This list is also perfect for birthday gifts for travellers, and can be used for ‘Birthday Week/Month’ (that’s a thing, right???). Alternatively, to bring something special to your Valentine’s (if you do that). Don’t want the usual egg hunt for Easter, make it a travel gift hunt, putting them in small bags. Finally, make Mother’s and Father’s Day extra special by gifting an experience or maybe gift away just because you care (can). We have a whole heap of ideas on how you can creatively gift fun travel experiences.

Example of Shadow Box as a Last minute Gifts for travellers

Nothing gives me more pleasure than giving gifts, I just love watching people smile, as they open them. Whether it’s a main gift, stocking fillers, unconventional egg hunt or even better small gifts spread over the days for any occasion. This guide for 24 last minute gifts for Travellers has something for everyone & anytime.

Pssst if you are the Wanderer leave this conveniently around for family or loved ones to find…

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Physical Last Minute Gifts for Traveller

DIY

Our first gift idea is DIY Homemade travel packs, which can be a great way to conveniently get that last minute gift for your traveller.  You can make one or all of these packs up for your wanderer to enjoy. These are ideal as small gifts for the travellers in your life.  All those essential items that are useful gifts for travellers & can be sourced at local shops – First we need a small bag or pouch (a-c), electronic cable bag (d), small cooler bag (e). 

Sustainable Travels upcycled zipper pouch the perfect last minute gift for travellers to fill
Picture of tech cords as a last minute gift for travellers
Image of Sustainable snack packs, ideal as a last minute gift for travellersling

Option 1.

  1. Flying Pack – Sleep mask
  2. Essentials-1 (Travel sized hygiene pack) – Face wipes
  3. Essentials-2-(Travel sized toiletries pack) – Shampoo
  4. Electronics Accessory – Universal socket
  5. Road trip/Travel snack pack – Empty drink bottle (silicon collapsible)

Option 2.

  1. Flying Pack – Travel pillow
  2. Essentials-1 – Hydrating moisturiser
  3. Essentials-2 – Conditioner
  4. Electronics Accessory – Charger cord (phone/other)
  5. Road trip/Travel snack pack – Eco container* filled with sweet snacks

*Optional – can be small/multi pack or handmade

Option 3.

  1. Flying Pack – Scarf/wrap
  2. Essentials-1 – Lip balm
  3. Essentials-2 – Body wash
  4. Electronics Accessory – Ear phones
  5. Road trip/Travel snack pack – Eco container* filled with savoury snacks

*Optional – can be small/multi pack or handmade

Option 4.

  1. Flying Pack – Ear plugs
  2. Essentials-1 – Hand sanitiser
  3. Essentials-2 – Deodorant*
  4. Electronics Accessory – Portable power bank
  5. Road trip/Travel snack pack – Favourite biscuits (sweet/savoury)

*Optional – can be small/multi pack

Option 5.

  1. Flying Pack – Hand towel
  2. Essentials-1 – Toothbrush/Toothpaste
  3. Essentials-2 – Body lotion
  4. Electronics Accessory – USB memory stick/Flash drive
  5. Road trip/Travel snack pack – Chewing Gum/Mints

 

Don’t leave home without

Our ‘Don’t leave Home without them section, covers things that your really can leave to the last minute and then be racing around to buy. So these last minute gifts are extremely useful gifts for travellers, that they will love. Especially with some of the quirky luggage tags you can get these days.

  1. Luggage tag
  2. Luggage locks
  3. Refillable (silicon) toiletry bottles
  4. USB reading light
  5. RFID wallet/bag

 

  1. Silicon collapsible cup (with walking tour/map)
  2. Packing cubes
    • Small – Socks
    • Medium – Microfibre travel towel
    • Large – T-shirt
Picture of 3 silicon tubes with link in text to site
Picture of travel organiser with link in text to site
Picture of 3 packing cubes with link in text to site

Inspiration

These two are great gifts for offering inspiration as well as excellent fun gifts for travellers.

  1. Scratch Map
  2. The Adventure Challenge, available for solos, couples, friends & families. These can be used whether you are travel or as mini journeys in your own backyard.
Pictorial images of 3 adventure challenge books including link

Digital Last minute Gifts for Travellers

We have saved for last what we believe are truly the optimum of choices as last minute gifts for travellers.

This collection are all made up of digital gifts. Which can include an online coupon, ticket, or a downloaded digital product you have printed. You can literally  buy and print these out the morning or evening before you gift needs to be given. In my opinion this selection is the ‘perfect’ group of last minute gifts for travellers you know.

Planning – a little shameless plug here…

 

  1. The Wanderers FREE Printable Travel Checklists. Our article on the 6 steps to create the perfect itinerary is a place to start building there travel plans.
Picture of some elements in the Free Travel Checklists one of our favourite travel planning resources
Image of the elements of the digital travel planning bundle
  1. The Wanderers DIGITAL Travel Planning Bundle, containing our:
    • Travel Planner
    • Travel Organiser
    • Travel Journal & Diary
    • A 16 month Calendar with digital elements

All you need to help you put together a plan and budget for your next amazing trip.

Perfect last minute gifts for travellers.

A Travel Experience

In our experience this next selection are the top gifts for travellers that you can get. The beauty of these are that you can tailor the gift you are giving to fit your budget and your traveller will love it to bits. 

  1. An entry ticket to a place on their ‘Do’ List e.g. museum, exhibit (as an example a favourite was tickets Deutsches Museum exhibit).
  2. Destination voucher/ticket whether it’s for part or the whole journey (this can be for a plane, train, or automobile)

Check our favourite sites for last minute gift options.

  1. Hotel or Booking site voucher so they can choose what or where they wish to go
  1. Give an experience, a tour or activity just for them - Get Your Guide can help (our favourites have been whisky or winery tours). 
  1. If you'd love to give your traveller the gift that keeps on giving, a subscription box for travellers is the perfect choice. As these last minute gifts for travellers, keep giving throughout the year if you like.
  1. Alternatively, vouchers for a drink or meal  (morning/afternoon tea offers, fixed menu meal, cocktail/drink experience) - local/favourite place (or a high tea - can't wait to do this). A great treat as last minute gifts for travellers, especially if travel is restricted for any reason.

Our article on our favourite travel planning resources will be able to get you started. You can even use one of our creative ways to give your last minute gift.

Personalised Travel Gifts

This is a selection of more personalised gifts for travellers, are a great way to show your traveller that you are thinking of them.

  1. Travel quotes to frame a selection of our favourite quotes, great last minute gifts for travellers.
  2. Map of the area/town/country they have visited or due to visit (personalised)
  3. Framed photographs or a canvas from a past trip, are cool gifts for travellers.
Image of A4 printable travel quote TRAVEL
Image of A4 printable travel quote TRAVEL
Image of printable travel quote TRAVEL
Image of printable travel quote TRAVEL

I hope this assortment of ideas as last minute gifts for travellers has given you a massive dose of inspiration. In addition to giving you some ideas for now & in the future, for all your gift needs.

For the Wanderer in your life.

As we discover more great gift ideas for your traveller we will keep you updated, so come wander with us.

Happy Gifting

I am always happy to reply to any comments, suggestions for next articles or a hello. You can contact me through our Social Media or at jeanine@letsgoawandering.com with any questions or comments. 

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