Best Travel Subreddits
Travel subreddits for planning trips: itinerary feedback, backpacking, solo travel, airline and points tips, and country-specific tourism advice.
We list 27 travel subreddits with about 47.8M subscriptions between them. The median one has 335K members, and the biggest, r/travel, has 13.9M.
Tip: Itinerary help works best if you give your dates, budget and pace. Ask "what am I missing?" rather than "where should I go?".
| # | Subreddit | Members | What it’s about |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | r/travel | 13.9M | r/travel is a community about exploring the world. Your pictures, questions, stories, or any good content is welcome. Please read the rules and pinned announcements… |
| 2 | r/TravelHacks | 5.7M | Cheap traveling, ways to get around, tips & tricks, etc. For general location advice such as where to go and what to do there use /r/travel or similar. Check sidebars… |
| 3 | r/backpacking | 5.4M | A subreddit for traveling backpacking and wilderness backpacking, not restricted to one or the other. All posts must be flaired "Travel" or "Wilderness" |
| 4 | r/Shoestring | 5.2M | A community to discuss frugal travelling, last-minute travel deals, cheap destinations, and cheap means of travel. |
| 5 | r/solotravel | 4.4M | A place for all of those interested in solo travel to share their experiences and stories! |
| 6 | r/JapanTravel | 3.4M | Got questions? Need advice? Overwhelmed with your itinerary? Want to share your travel tips and experiences in Japan? Then this is the place for you! |
| 7 | r/lotrmemes | 3M | Come on in, have a seat! This subreddit is a warm resting place for all weary travelers who are fond of Tolkien and his works. We welcome all Tolkien related content! |
| 8 | r/Cruise | 1.5M | Welcome to /r/Cruise! This is a place to talk about your upcoming cruise, your cruise experience, and excursions. |
| 9 | r/ThailandTourism | 1.1M | This is a subreddit where people can ask for advice about visiting Thailand, border crossings, hotels, what to see, what to do. |
| 10 | r/Tokyo | 833K | For people living in Tokyo and the surrounding metropolitan area. Please read the rules before posting. Tourist questions should go to r/TokyoTravel. |
| 11 | r/awardtravel | 559K | A place to discuss anything related to redeeming airline miles & hotel points. |
| 12 | r/amex | 528K | Maximize your Amex experience. Unlock rewards, travel benefits, and exclusive offers, no matter your tenure. |
| 13 | r/washingtondc | 453K | A subreddit for those living in and visiting Washington, DC and the immediate surrounding area. The humidity will pass, and remember: stand on the right, walk on the… |
| 14 | r/JapanTravelTips | 335K | Have a quick question about traveling in Japan? Want to share a tip or suggestion? Looking for broad recommendations? You've come to the right place! |
| 15 | r/zlibrary | 218K | Your gateway to knowledge and culture. Accessible for everyone --- a users for users platform to help and advice those that are visiting Zlibrary. |
| 16 | r/Minneapolis | 208K | Visiting Minneapolis: Things and Stuff Moving to Minneapolis: A Guide [Minneapolis… |
| 17 | r/MicrosoftFlightSim | 186K | Reddit's Official home for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 & 2024 |
| 18 | r/Hawaii | 148K | A community for discussing local kine things. If you are here for travel advice, please visit /r/VisitingHawaii instead! Questions about moving to Hawaii? You can read… |
| 19 | r/Flights | 120K | r/Flights is a part of the r/travel community primarily focusing on flights, airlines, airports, frequent flyers, and general flying information. |
| 20 | r/hazbin | 119K | A subreddit about Hazbin Hotel, related subjects like the Hellaverse, and the people in the sub. |
| 21 | r/hoggit | 113K | Welcome to /r/hoggit, a noob-friendly community for fans of high-fidelity combat flight simulation. Discussion primarily focuses on DCS: World and BMS. |
| 22 | r/americanairlines | 102K | This is the subreddit devoted to American Airlines. We are not affiliated with the airline |
| 23 | r/ParisTravelGuide | 93K | A community for Paris lovers and first-timers about travelling to the city, as a tourist or off the beaten path. |
| 24 | r/KitchenNightmares | 80K | Discussion of the UK & US show Kitchen Nightmares, Gordon Ramsay, Hotel Hell, and related topics |
| 25 | r/Hilton | 63K | This is an unofficial subreddit for Hilton Hotels & Resorts. |
| 26 | r/TokyoTravel | 41K | For all questions related to visiting and exploring Tokyo. |
| 27 | r/frontierairlines | 19K | Discuss Frontier Airlines here in this subreddit. |
Member counts were recorded in July 2025 and are shown as a size guide; current numbers may differ.
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest travel subreddit?
Of the subreddits on this list, r/travel is the largest with about 13,923,651 members, followed by r/TravelHacks with 5,669,358.
Are there smaller travel subreddits?
Yes. If the big subreddits feel too busy, try r/frontierairlines (19K), r/TokyoTravel (41K), r/Hilton (63K). They are the smallest communities on this page.
How is this list ordered?
The 27 travel subreddits are sorted by subscriber count (July 2025). A subreddit is included when its name or sidebar description is about travel, so some also appear under Cities & Places, Outdoors & Nature.