Staying organized while traveling is crucial, whether you’re on a trip for business or pleasure. You don’t want to end up not being able to find anything in a messy suitcase full of stuff.
And the same applies to your important personal and travel documents. I cannot tell you how many times I’ve frantically searched through my carry-on bag at the airport because I thought I’d lost my ID only to find it a few seconds later “hidden” between the pages of my passport.
Keeping your credit cards, cash, and other travel essentials in one place will not only save you from an unnecessary panic attack at the check-in counter, but it will also give you peace of mind that all your valuables are safe and close to you. So whether you’re a frequent weekend traveler or like to escape a few times a year to a faraway destination, a good travel wallet will help you stay organized on the road.
And since safety is of the utmost important here, opt for one that will provide you with efficient RFID protection against identity theft. Good storage is another must-have feature. Choose a wallet that has enough compartments and slots to fit all of your credit cards, U.S. and foreign cash, and your passport. There are some that even have separate pockets for your phone.
Here, we round up our favorite travel wallets for ladies and gents and explain what makes each stand out.
Michael Kors Jet Set Travel Wristlet
This chic wristlet features multiple card slots, a separate phone pocket, a billfold compartment, and an ID window.
To buy: shopspring.com, $108
Pacsafe Travel Wallet
The RFID-blocking material this wallet is made of helps to protect your chipped IDs and credit cards, while the zippered coin compartment and the accordion-style opening will ensure your cards and currency don’t fall out.
To buy: ebags.com, $27
Disaster Designs Girl Meets Voyage Travel Wallet
This pretty floral wallet will fit your passport, currency, credit cards, and a small pen under its strap.
To buy: modcloth.com, $45
Samsonite Travel Wallet
This classic wallet is packed with anti-theft features: RFID-blocking protection, a hidden zipper lock, a double-locked strap, and internal zippered pockets.
To buy: samsonite.com, $40
Tumi Zip-around Continental Wallet
You can count on luggage brand Tumi to create the ultimate travel-friendly wallet. This one has 12 card slots, two slip pockets, two currency slots, and one coin compartment, in addition to its two exterior pockets. And of course, it’s RFID-protected.
To buy: shopspring.com, $195
Royce Leather RFID-blocking Fan Wallet
This pink wallet protects your personal information and has plenty of pockets for all your IDs, cards, and money.
To buy: ebags.com, $90
Lewis N. Clark RFID Phone Wallet
This wallet is perfect in both size and function — it fits all your travel essentials and your phone.
To buy: ebags.com, $25
Lodis Audrey Passport Wallet With Ticket Flap
With slots for your boarding pass, passport, cards and IDs, this elegant wallet is all you need to keep your travel essentials safe.
To buy: ebags.com, $58
Derek Alexander Multi Compartment Travel Wallet
The main compartment of this classic leather wallet contains 11 card slots, three sleeve pockets, a zippered coin pocket, and a slide pocket secured with a snap button.
To buy: ebags.com, $113
Fossil Preston RFID Trifold Clutch
This cool leather wallet has plenty of interior and exterior pockets to fit all of your travel documents and currency.
To buy: ebags.com, $65
Vagabond Traveler Wallet
Keep your passport, cards, and cash all in one place with this vintage-inspired leather wallet.
To buy: ebags.com, $40
Clava Split Zip Travel Wallet
This sleek zip-around travel wallet has a full-length vertical pocket for documents and boarding passes, as well as plenty of card and money slots.
To buy: ebags.com, $57
Derek Alexander NS Breast Pocket Travel Wallet
Leather wallets are timeless — and this one comes with plenty of interior compartments to fit all of your travel essentials.
To buy: ebags.com, $52
Story Leather Dakota Travel Wallet
This classy wallet was designed to fit an iPhone 7 (or a smaller phone) and also has storage for your passport, boarding pass, and cards.
To buy: shopspring.com, $80
This Is Ground Mod Mobile 2 Wallet
Technically a smartphone case, this multi-functional wallet also has slots for your passport, IDs, and cash. It comes with a removable strap so you can wear it as a cross-body clutch.
To buy: shopspring.com, $250
Coach Leather Pouchette
This vintage-inspired leather pouch will hold your phone, travel documents, money, and other important items.
To buy: shopspring.com, $295
Ted Baker London Window Box Travel Wallet
This gorgeous leather wallet comes with a matching passport cover.
To buy: zappos.com, $105
Moore & Giles Smith Leather Travel Envelope
Keep your travel documents organized with this chic black-and-brown leather envelope that features vintage-inspired brass hardware.
To buy: nordstrom.com, $195
Happy Jackson and Wild & Wolf Travel Wallet
This bold and funky wallet has labeled compartments for your money, tickets, and passport, and the front of the wallet reads: “Note to self, foreign money is not pretend money.”
To buy: amazon.com, $17
