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Trip Planning

Budget Calculator

Estimate daily and total trip costs for any region — budget, mid-range, or luxury. Covers 9 world regions × 3 tiers with flight estimator.

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Travel Trust Check

See what is sourced, what still needs confirmation, what could go wrong, and where booking/payment responsibility leaves NostosRoute.

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Trip Savings Planner

Pick your dream destination (65+ options), set trip length and budget tier — see exactly when you'll be ready to go and your weekly savings target.

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Gap Year Budget Calculator

Planning a long trip? Select up to 10 world regions, duration (1–18 months), and travel style — get total budget, flight estimates, optimal route order, and savings timeline.

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Cost of Travel by City

Real daily budgets for 30 cities — Bangkok, Paris, Tokyo, Bali, New York and more. Hostel/mid/luxury tiers with 5-category breakdown and trip total calculator.

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Hostel vs Hotel

Compare hostel and hotel costs for 39 cities — pick group size (1–4+) and trip length to see exact totals with per-person breakdowns and pros/cons.

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Group Expense Splitter

Log who paid what on a group trip, split costs by person, and see the minimum payments needed to settle up — no sign-up, nothing stored.

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Best Time to Visit

Month-by-month travel windows for 21 destinations. Color-coded peak, shoulder, and avoid seasons with temperature ranges.

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Trip Pacing Reality Check

How many stops can you actually fit? Enter stops + days + travel style — get an honest verdict (overplanned/ideal/generous) plus a day-by-day schedule skeleton.

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Trip Checklist

56-item pre-travel checklist across 7 categories. Tick off tasks with a progress tracker and critical item warnings.

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Documents & Borders

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Visa Checker

Select your passport + destination and instantly see: visa-free, e-visa, visa on arrival, or embassy required. Covers 12 destinations × 25 passports with fees and processing times.

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Visa Timeline Calculator

Enter your passport, destination, and travel date to see when to apply, expected processing time, required documents, and late-application risk flags.

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Visa Guide

Do you need a visa? 25+ destinations × 7 passport groups (US, UK, EU, AU, CA, IN, CN). Status badges, stay limits, fees, and official eVisa links.

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Travel Health Guide

Vaccination requirements by destination — hepatitis A, yellow fever, malaria prophylaxis, and 10+ common vaccines explained with timing.

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Travel Insurance Guide

6 coverage types explained, a do-I-need-it quiz, 6 providers compared, and a red flag checklist. Know exactly what you need before you buy.

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Travel Emergency Guide

Step-by-step guide for 6 emergencies: lost passport, medical crisis, theft, missed flights, natural disaster, and running out of money. Works offline.

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Travel SIM & eSIM Guide

eSIM vs local SIM vs carrier roaming — costs, compatibility, 6 providers compared, and region-by-region tips for Southeast Asia, Europe, Japan, and more.

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Passport Validity Checker

Does your passport meet the destination's requirements? 52 countries covered — the 6-month rule explained, trip dates checked, and renewal advice if you're cutting it close.

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Money & Currency

Currency Converter

55+ travel currencies with mid-market rates. Popular pair quick-reference, full exchange rate table, and 4 money tips to avoid airport rip-offs.

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Currency Fee Calculator

How much are you losing to airport exchange booths? Compare 6 methods (airport bureau, ATM, Wise, Revolut, credit card) for 25 currencies — see the real cost in seconds.

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Tipping Guide

Tipping customs for 16 countries — expected, optional, unusual, or rude. Per-service breakdown for restaurants, taxis, hotels, and more.

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Tourist Tax & Entry Fee Calculator

Add up city nightly taxes, country entry/visa fees, and national park passes — 29 cities, 20+ entry fees, 13 major parks. Know the hidden government costs before you go.

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Flights & Transit

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Flight Delay Rights

EU261 up to €600, UK261 up to £520, US DOT rules. Interactive checker: select your route and delay to instantly see what you're owed and how to claim it.

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Fly or Drive Calculator

19 popular US routes compared — real IRS mileage cost, baggage fees, airport overhead, and a slider to price your own time. See which option actually wins.

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European Train vs Fly

20 popular European routes compared — real door-to-door time (including airport overhead), full cost with baggage fees, CO₂ savings, and a clear verdict for each route.

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Flight Carbon Calculator

See your flight's exact CO₂ footprint for 28 routes — compare against train alternatives, calculate offset costs ($15–25/tonne), and see tree-month equivalents.

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Carry-On Size Checker

Enter your bag dimensions and weight — instantly see which of 35 airlines accept it as carry-on. cm or inches. Includes weight limits and fare class caveats.

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Airport Layover Guide

12 major hub airports with minimum connection times, recommended buffers, city access instructions, and honest reviews.

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Jet Lag Calculator

Enter your route and flight time — get a severity score (0-100), estimated recovery days, and personalized circadian tips.

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World Clock

Current time in 33 travel cities — New York, Tokyo, Bali, Dubai, London and more. Best-time-to-call advisor and live city compare tool.

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Flight Booking Guide

When to buy, best days to fly, price alert tools, and 5 myths debunked. Includes booking window calculator by route type.

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International Driving Guide

IDP requirements for 29 countries, which side to drive on, alcohol limits, car rental tips, and left-side driving advice.

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Rental Car Cost Calculator

Estimate car hire costs in 20 countries — rental rate + insurance + fuel by car class and duration. Plus local driving rules, IDP requirements, and money-saving tips.

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Time Zone Converter

Convert any time between 55+ travel cities. Best-call-time advisor, 24-hour visual timeline, DST reference, and popular route quick-picks.

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Packing & Preparation

Packing List

Interactive packing list with categories (documents, electronics, clothing, health) and trip-type filtering. Check items off as you pack.

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Travel Essentials & Prep

Friendly prep guidance — power banks, seasonal clothing, walking shoes, RFID wallets, anti-theft bags, and creator gear. Optional Amazon links, no pressure to buy.

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Travel Phrase Guide

Essential travel phrases in 10 languages — Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian, Portuguese, Mandarin, Arabic, Thai, and Indonesian.

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Airline Baggage Guide

Carry-on sizes, weight limits, and checked bag fees for 24 airlines — American, Delta, Ryanair, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and more.

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Plug Adapter Guide

Plug types A–N explained, voltage/frequency for 50+ countries, adapter vs converter guide, and high-risk situations (Brazil 127V, Japan 100V).

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Packing Weight Calculator

Add your items and see real-time weight totals. Check against airline carry-on limits (7kg, 8kg, 10kg, 23kg) with a category breakdown and 40 quick-add items.

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Smart Packing List Generator

Answer 3 questions (trip type, climate, duration) and get a personalized interactive packing checklist — beach, hiking, ski, safari, business, and more. Check items off as you pack.

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Health & Safety

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Tap Water Safety Guide

Can you drink the tap water? Safe, caution, and unsafe ratings for 60+ countries — plus water purification methods compared.

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Best Travel Apps 2026

30+ must-have travel apps organized by category: flights, maps, translation, money, SIM, safety, and experiences.

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Solo Travel Safety Checklist

60+ item interactive safety checklist for solo travelers — money safety, digital security, daily habits, emergency prep, and female traveler tips.

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Vaccine & Health Checker

Required and recommended vaccines for 20+ destinations, malaria risk levels, altitude warnings, water safety, and a pre-travel health checklist.

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Travel Document Checklist

Interactive checklist for every document you need — passport, visa, insurance, medical, money — plus a copies strategy and what to do if documents are lost.

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Country Safety Scores

Safety scores for 48 destinations — overall, crime, health, political stability, disaster risk, and tourist safety. Filter by region and risk level.

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Solo Travel Cost Calculator

The solo supplement is real — see exactly how much extra you pay vs. a couple, broken down by category (hotel, tours, transport), with 8 strategies to close the gap.

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Inspiration & Research

Destination Comparison

Compare up to 3 destinations side by side — daily budget, safety score, visa requirements, best months, vibe, and meal costs. Thailand vs Bali vs Vietnam? Find out now.

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Offbeat Destination Finder

Answer 4 questions about budget, travel style, climate, and crowd preference — get 3 matched underrated destinations you may never have considered.

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Destinations Hub

37 destination guides covering Europe, Asia, Americas, Africa, and the Pacific. Filter by region or search by name.

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Sample Trips

See what a full NostosRoute trip analysis looks like — real results for Paris, Tokyo, Morocco, Bali, and more.

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Travel Style Quiz

8 questions, 6 traveler personalities. Are you an Adventure Seeker, Culture Vulture, Beach Devotee, Urban Explorer, Luxury Voyager, or Perpetual Nomad? Get matched destinations.

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Instant & offline

All tools calculate client-side. No server required — they work even on slow airport Wi-Fi or airplane mode.

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We don't collect any data when you use these tools. No tracking, no analytics on your inputs, no cookies required.

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These tools will always be free. NostosRoute is funded by optional tips and affiliate links — never paywalls.

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