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Best AI to plan a trip — for beginners

Day-by-day itineraries, maps and packing lists without 40 open tabs. Here are 5 tools, easiest first. Our pick: ChatGPT.

ChatGPT

Has a free tier

Beginner score ●●●●● 5/5 — Just a chat box: type like you talk and it answers.

Free plan with unlimited text chats; uploads, images and voice are limited. Paid Plus is $20/mo; see chatgpt.com/pricing for Go and other plans. No card to start.

The first thing to typeHelp me write a polite email to my landlord about a leaking sink that still isn't fixed after two weeks. Keep it firm but friendly.
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Google Gemini

Has a free tier

Beginner score ●●●●● 5/5 — Works with the Google account you already have.

Free plan with generous limits. Google AI Plus and AI Pro ($19.99/mo) raise them. No card to start.

The first thing to typePlan 5 easy weeknight dinners for a family of 4, under $80 total, and give me one shopping list sorted by store aisle.
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Microsoft Copilot

Has a free tier

Beginner score ●●●●○ 4/5 — Free and familiar if you use Windows or Edge; fewer extras than others.

Free app. Microsoft 365 Premium ($19.99/mo) adds Copilot inside Word, Excel and PowerPoint. No card to start.

The first thing to typeRewrite this text so it sounds kind but clear, and keep it under 100 words: [paste your text]
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Perplexity

Has a free tier

Beginner score ●●●●○ 4/5 — Answers with links to its sources, so you can check them.

Free plan for basic searches. Pro about $17/mo billed yearly. No card to start.

The first thing to typeWhat's the difference between a Roth IRA and a traditional IRA? Explain in plain English and show your sources.
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Wanderlog

Has a free tier

Beginner score ●●●●○ 4/5 — Your itinerary and a map side by side; add places with a click and share with travel buddies.

Free trip planner app and website with a built-in AI trip planner; optional paid Pro upgrade. No card to start.

The first thing to typePlan a relaxed 3-day trip to Chicago for two adults who love food and museums, with no more than 3 stops a day.
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Quick tips

  • Start with the free plan. You can always upgrade later.
  • Be specific: say who it's for, the tone, and how long.
  • Don't paste private info (passwords, bank or medical details).
  • Check facts before you rely on them — AI can be confidently wrong.

Common questions

What is the best AI to plan a trip for beginners?

Our top pick is ChatGPT (5/5 for beginners): Just a chat box: type like you talk and it answers.

Is there a free AI to plan a trip?

Yes. These start free with no card: ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Perplexity, Wanderlog.

What should I type first?

Try this in ChatGPT: Help me write a polite email to my landlord about a leaking sink that still isn't fixed after two weeks. Keep it firm but friendly.

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