Group trips are fun, but let’s face it, calculating and splitting expenses while traveling is not, and can deter you from traveling together. Group travel requires coordination, but managing expenses shouldn’t cause extra stress. Luckily, there are some easy tips and several apps for splitting expenses while traveling with a group and trip splitter apps.
What is the best app for group travel expenses?
Splitwise App
Splitwise tracks spending among multiple people and allows you to split costs easily. You can create different groups, and Splitwise will calculate what each person owes. What’s great about Splitwise is that it organizes all of your group’s spending in one place and allows members to see the amount they owe and pay using Venmo or PayPal. It even emails receipts to others in your group and can send automatic reminders if there is an outstanding balance. Splitwise is free and available for both iPhone and Android.
Splid App
Similar to Splid, it allows you to track group expenses and split them among each member of your group with the bonus of the ability to use over 150 different currencies, making it perfect for group traveling. You can also export a PDF or Excel summary of expenses to share with your group. Splid is available for Android and IOS and is free to use for one group. The paid version allows you to use more than one group.
Divvy App
A great app for splitting dining expenses while traveling is Divvy. With Divvy, you use your iPhone’s camera to take a picture of a receipt, then drag and drop each line item to the person it belongs to. Divvy calculates each person’s share plus tax and the tip amount of your choice. Divvy is 99 cents to download and is currently only available for iPhone.
SettleUp App
Another great app for splitting expenses while traveling is SettleUp. You can split payments evenly or divide amounts up any way you would like and then share it with members of your group using email, WhatsApp, or other messaging apps. SettleUp can also calculate the local currency exchange rate, making it ideal for international travel. There is a free version of SettleUp available for both iPhone and Android, as well as a paid version that lets you store snapshots of receipts.
Billr Me App
Billr Me is another app aimed at splitting expenses when dining out. It is well-designed and allows you to split up a bill with as many as 16 people. Billr Me calculates tax and tip for you, and you can send a copy of the bill to group members via text or email. Billr Me is currently available for iPhones for 99 cents.
TravelSpend App
With TravelSpend, you can easily log each expense as you go and view totals for the whole group or per person. The automatic split cost feature handles the tricky math of dividing everything evenly, so you don’t have to. TravelSpend is free and available for both iPhone and Android.
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What is the app that calculates trip cost for friends?
The App that calculates trip costs for friends are many of the same listed above. Splitwise to amongst the most popular from the people we asked.
Here are some tips for how to approach setting a group budget while traveling, as well as some of the best apps to split expenses on your trip.
Agree to a Plan Before You Travel
Many shared expenses can arise during a group trip, such as hotel rooms or Airbnbs, dining out, transportation & group activities. To avoid awkward confrontations or unpaid tabs, your group should agree on how you plan to split expenses before your trip. You can split everything equally so everyone pays the same amount or figure out a more itemized way to split expenses. Make sure everyone in the group is on the same page before you even leave for your trip, and if possible, go with a group of people with similar spending habits.
Set Up Accounts Ahead of Time
Several services, such as Uber and Lyft, let you invite people from your contact list, and the bill will automatically be split between those in the group. DoorDash has a similar feature where everyone can order from one restaurant and pay individually for the group order.
Choose The Right Type of Trip for Your Group
Traveling in a group is a lot of fun, but keep in mind there are a lot of different interests, personalities and even tastes in foods. If it’s your first time traveling together or you don’t know everyone well, consider taking a trip that allows for a balance of time together but plenty to do on your own. You can also take the stress out of money issues by choosing vacations where things are paid for before leaving. On a cruise, for example, you can also pre-pay things like a beverage or dining package and gratuities, so you have little to no expenses while on your trip since meals, entertainment, and onboard activities are included in the price. If you book an all-inclusive resort, including airfare, again, you would have no expenses to worry about splitting once you arrive at the resort since it is all meals, drinks, and non-motorized water sports are all included.
For cruises & group vacations, we recommend you go through a travel agent. You don’t pay extra for using a travel professional; on the contrary, you often get savings and additional perks not available to consumers who book directly. Also, unlike many online booking engines where only 1 form of payment is accepted, we set up a free custom website for your group, where each traveler logs in and manages their own reservations & makes online payments. No worries, no stress.
Suggest Everyone Bring Some Cash Along
If you plan to shop for local goods or try food from a street vendor, credit cards are often not accepted, so it’s always good to have a few bucks on hand.
You may also find the following blogs related to group travel helpful. Places in the U.S. that are perfect for group travel, Planning a large group cruise, and how to plan a family reunion cruise.
