Looking for the perfect gift for a traveler? These 5 travel gifts for $5 or less make great stocking stuffers or inexpensive gifts for every traveler.

5 handy gifts for travelers that won’t break the bank
They’re lightweight, compact and TSA compliant.
Here’s my pick of the top 5 gifts for travelers that cost $5 or less.
Check out all our gift guides:
- The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guides for People Who Like to Travel
- 25 Great Travel Gifts Under $25 (2016 edition)
- Gift Ideas for the Graduate Who Loves to Travel (2016 edition)
- 25 Travel Gifts for $25 (2015 edition)
- Top 5 Travel Gifts for $5 (2015 edition)
- 25 Travel Gifts Under $25 (2014 edition)
- 5 Travel Gifts for $5 or Less (2014 edition)
- Top 5 Travel Gifts for $25 (2012 edition)
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5 Travel Gifts Under $5
1. Travel Charger Adapter
I’ve used many different adapters while traveling from lots of little plugs and adapters to an all-in-one combo unit. The price on this eForCity Universal World Wide Travel Charger Adapter Plug can’t be beat.
Normally it’s $24.99, but it’s on sale at Amazon for 2.99 including free shipping!
2. Luggage scale
Even if you never check bags, a luggage scale comes in handy when flying internationally. Unlike in the US, when you fly internationally, airlines have weight limits on carry-on bags.
This small HK 50Kg/10g LCD Digital Hanging Luggage Weight Hook Scale, normally $26.31, is on sale at Amazon for $4.72 including free shipping!
3. Spork
It might seem silly to give someone a spork as a gift, but it’s actually quite handy. Having a spork means you can always buy a container of yogurt for a cheap and healthy meal. Plus you never have to worry about having clean utensils.
The Light My Fire Spork is my spork of choice because it’s a fork, spoon, and knife. And it’s BPA-free and super light. I got one of these two years ago; it’s been the most used and favorite gift.
It’s on sale at Amazon for $3.95 including free shipping for Amazon Prime members as an add-on. There are six different colors to choose from.
4. Whistle
If you’re a solo female traveler, or if you do a lot of adventure travel where you’re in remote locations or could need help, a whistle comes in handy.
I like the UST Marine Hear Me Whistle because it’s lightweight, extremely loud, and works when wet. Anyone who’s been on a cruise will recognize that these are the whistles attached to the life jackets.
You can buy a 2 pack for $2.68 with free shipping as an add-on for Amazon Prime members.
5. Pashmina
A pashmina is an all-purpose item for any traveler. It’s great for plane rides, covering yourself up in churches, or accessorizing an outfit. And it can even work as a temporary makeshift sack or bag.
The pashminas by CTM® Womens Classic Pashmina Shawl Wraps start at $5 including free shipping. (Some colors are more expensive than others.)
You can find additional gift suggestions in 7 things to make a long flight more comfortable and:
- The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guides for People Who Like to Travel
- 25 Great Travel Gifts Under $25 (2016 edition)
- Gift Ideas for the Graduate Who Loves to Travel (2016 edition)
- 25 Travel Gifts for $25 (2015 edition)
- Top 5 Travel Gifts for $5 (2015 edition)
- 25 Travel Gifts Under $25 (2014 edition)
- 5 Travel Gifts for $5 or Less (2014 edition)
- Top 5 Travel Gifts for $25 (2012 edition)
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