10 Useful Android Apps for Business Travel

Using appropriate apps with the utility is a better idea than letting work pile up until you return to your office. Here are important free business tools that can save you time and money.

1. Google Maps

At one time travelers regularly got lost while visiting unfamiliar cities. But since the advent of Google Maps, it’s been easy to find your way around any city, whether you’ve been there before or not. Most people are already familiar with how to use it, which simply involves entering your destination while online then getting directions. 

Your route will remain on the screen even when you’re offline. It’s ideal for traveling by car.

2. PlushCare

Staying in good health should be one of your priorities since sometimes travel can create health complications. PlushCare is a tool that allows you to stay in touch with a doctor during your trip. 

It’s an app that lets you select an appointment time than a doctor contacts you and offers a diagnosis and prescription, which you can pick up at a nearby pharmacy. It can be helpful for bladder infection treatment, which can save you a visit to the hospital while you’re away from home.

3. Skype

Staying in touch with friends, family, and colleagues back home can be done visually with Skype, which is owned by Microsoft. You’ll be able to avoid long distance calling fees since it provides free calls and messaging. 

It’s excellent for video conferencing, especially if you need to participate in a staff meeting with up to ten users.

4. Hotel Tonight

By signing up with Hotel Tonight you will have access to multiple last-minute hotel deals, taking the worry out of scheduling. The app scans your destination area up to seven days in advance.

5. Uber

Instead of renting a car or paying for long-term parking, you may find it more convenient to just get rides to and from airports and hotels. 

Uber helps you get to where you want to go faster than waiting for a bus or taxi. You simply schedule a ride with an Uber driver using your card and you won’t have to worry about carrying cash.

6. Concur

Manage expenses easily with automation features. You’ll be able to document your receipts by photographing them with Concur. 

The app also lets you import credit card charges and make adjustments to your expenses. It can further be used for accounts payable and invoices.

7. Slack

Emails can pile up while you’re on a business trip, but Slack lets you communicate easier with your co-workers. With this app, you can send real-time messages, either to a group or individuals. 

It also lets you share files using a drag and drop tool, whether they are images, PDFs, documents or spreadsheets. Additionally, it allows you to edit documents, add comments and more.

8. FlightAware

If you’re traveling by plane then FlightAware helps you track your flight. You simply enter the airline and flight number then click “track.” It connects with over 10,000 aircraft operators and service companies and pulls data from air traffic control systems around the world in real time.

9. Evernote

You may want to plan out notes for your small business website while traveling. Evernote is convenient for documenting ideas in one or more places instead of writing them down on notes that you might misplace. 

The reason Evernote is a popular app for business travel is that it’s easy to use and you can sync it with other devices. By saving notes on multiple devices you will have easier access to them and will ensure your ideas don’t get lost.

10. Parkwhiz

Some travelers like to use their own vehicle or rent one. Either way, you can use Parkwhiz to find and secure parking spacing in various cities. It allows you to look for the best rates so that you don’t have to waste time searching for garages and getting stuck with high fees. 

Saving money on parking allows you to try out nice restaurants or other things to make your trip more enjoyable.