Google Maps has offline options and is available on Android and iOS devices, and it is free.

Versatility: Google Maps is one of the most widely available navigation apps with some of the best coverage in the world.

Inside Maps: Select buildings that are huge and can be hard to navigate like museums, airports and stadiums have an indoor map.

Since it is linked with Google Search, you can research and check out reviews right from the app.

Explore Nearby: You can search for nearby restaurants, shops, travel attractions and more.

Some other features that make it indispensable to international travelers are:

So, no matter whether you are traveling by bus, car, bike or your own two feet, Google can help guide you. One of the best features for international travelers is that in addition to road directions, it provides multiple transit routes and public transportation options. The old faithful Google Maps is the prime navigation app to have on your smartphone, because it offers a bit of everything. If there is any app on this list that you shouldn’t travel without, it is Google Maps.

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