Traveling as a vegan is rewarding but can sometimes feel tricky — especially when you’re in a new country or don’t know the local language. The good news? Technology makes it so much easier. From food apps to language tools, here are seven must-have apps that every vegan traveler should download before their next trip.
VegVisits — Vegan Stays & Hosts
What it is: VegVisits is like Airbnb, but all the hosts are vegan. You can rent a room, a whole house, or even just a kitchen for a few hours.
Why it’s great for vegans: Not only do you get a place to stay, but your host can share insider tips on the best vegan restaurants, markets, and local spots.
Available on: Website (works on mobile browser).
HappyCow — Find Vegan Food Worldwide
What it is: HappyCow is the go-to app for finding vegan, vegetarian, and vegan-friendly restaurants around the world.
Why it’s great for vegans: Enter your location and instantly see a list of nearby restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and shops. You can also check reviews and photos to know what dishes are worth trying.
Available on: Android and iOS.
MeetUp — Connect With Vegan Communities
What it is: MeetUp connects people with shared interests through local events. Search “vegan” and you’ll find groups hosting potlucks, talks, and meet-ups in cities around the world.
Why it’s great for vegans: Perfect for solo travelers who want to meet like-minded people and discover local vegan communities.
Available on: Android and iOS.
Google Translate — Speak Vegan Anywhere
What it is: Google Translate helps you communicate in more than 100 languages. You can type, speak, or even take photos of text to translate instantly.
Why it’s great for vegans: No more guessing if a dish has milk or meat! Translate menus, ingredient lists, or have conversations with locals about your dietary needs.
Available on: Android and iOS.
AirVegan — Vegan Food at Airports
What it is: AirVegan helps you find vegan food options inside airports. It rates how vegan-friendly an airport is and shows you where to eat.
Why it’s great for vegans: Stop wandering during layovers! Quickly find plant-based food without stress.
Available on: iOS. (Check availability for Android.)
We could only find the app on IOS but their Instagram account mentions it’s available on Android as well.
Abillion — Reviews of Vegan Food & Products
What it is: Abillion is a global app with reviews of vegan food, beauty, fashion, and household products.
Why it’s great for vegans: Discover vegan meals near you, support sustainable brands, and even donate to animal sanctuaries when you review products.
Is It Vegan? (and more)
What it is: Barcode-scanning apps that tell you if a product is vegan.
- Is It Vegan? lets you scan food labels to check ingredients. Android | iOS
- Bunny Free checks if a company tests on animals. Android | iOS
- Barnivore helps you find vegan beer, wine, and liquor.
Why it’s great for vegans: Quickly confirm whether your snack, beauty product, or drink is vegan before buying.
More Vegan Travel Resources
🌱 Language Guides for Vegan Travelers – Learn essential phrases in Thai, French, Vietnamese, and more to make vegan travel stress-free. Explore our Language Guides »
🌍 Sustainable & Eco-friendly Product Reviews – Discover our top picks for zero-waste, vegan-friendly travel gear and everyday essentials. Browse Product Reviews »
Let’s Discuss!
Those are our top 7 apps every vegan traveler should be using. 🌱✈️
Do you already use some of these? Did we miss a great one? Drop your favorite vegan travel apps in the comments — we’d love to add them to a future update.
