12 Affordable Luggage Sets for Budget-conscious Travelers

Choose one of ten attractive colors in a brushed finish on the 100 percent polycarbonate exterior. This set includes three upright bags in 28-inch, 24-inch, and 20-inch. All have four spinner wheels, padded handles, and retractable telescopic handles. Interior sections with tie-downs and a full-zip section with additional pockets keep belongings neat and organized. The 20-inch carry-on weighs less than seven pounds, and the pieces fit inside one another for convenient storage.

To buy: amazon.com, $229 (originally $289)

This set offers great value and versatility with 25-inch and 21-inch upright rollaways, a 23-inch wheeled duffel, and a 15-inch tote bag. Available in two-tone polyester in red and black, the bags are durable and lightweight; the 21-inch carry-on weighs only six and a half pounds. All pieces have exterior zippered pockets, and the tote has a “smart sleeve” that attaches it to the telescopic handle for convenient pulling of both bags together.

To buy: ebags.com, $70 (originally $200)

This hardside set includes three upright bags: one 20-inch carry-on, and 24-inch and 28-inch checked pieces for plenty of packing space. All bags feature 360-degree spinner wheels and top and side handles to make lifting and carrying convenient. The polycarbonate-ABS exterior comes in a gray, blue, and wine red surface. These sturdy bags are ultra-lightweight, with the carry-on weighing just six pounds.

To buy: amazon.com, $130

This set includes one of the best carry-on bags you can buy, eBags' Mini wheeled duffel. Both pieces are equipped with quiet wheels, compartmentalized packing systems, external compression straps, and many more features that frequent fliers will appreciate.

To buy: ebags.com, $350 (originally $520)

This 100 percent polycarbonate set is designed to be super durable. You'll get a 21-inch carry-on bag and two checked bags: 25-inch and 29-inch. They're all expandable to allow for up to 25 percent more packing room. Add to that integrated TSA locks, 360-degree spinner wheels, and a self-locking telescoping handle and you've got an excellent deal.

To buy: ebags.com, $400 (originally $950)

One of the highest-rated luggage sets on Amazon, these Samsonite spinners are super scratch-resistant, effortless to wheel, and expandable on every size. There's an international carry-on, sized at 20 inches tall, and a 24-inch and 28-inch checked bag, all available in eight colorways. 

To buy: amazon.com, from $229

With nine bright colorways, these hard-sided suitcases are stylish and durable, with their protective shells. The set includes spinner uprights in 30-inch, 26-inch, 21-inch — two checked bags and one carry-on. There are also plenty of interior pockets and a zipped divider to help keep your belongings organized inside.

To buy: ebags.com, $140 (originally $480)

Included with this set, you'll find 26-inch and 22-inch expandable uprights with inline skate wheels and an 18-inch tote bag with detachable shoulder strap. The upright bags have two front zipper pouches with additional zippered pockets for smaller items. Inside, they have tie-downs, a mesh compartment, and zippered pocket. The roomy tote bag has a large outside zipper compartment and bottom feet to protect its underside. 

To buy: ebags.com, $409 (originally $667)

This set includes three expandable pieces: a 28-inch, 24-inch, and 20-inch, each with spinner wheels. The durable polyester fabric comes in rich brown or navy with brown basket weave trim, for a classic look. The bags are fully lined with Tommy Bahama’s signature bamboo patterned fabric, with zipper compartments and tie-downs. Large exterior pockets provide additional packing space and easy access to smaller items.

To buy: bedbathandbeyond.com, from $112

This value-priced set is both attractive and versatile with three upright spinner bags in 28-inch, 26-inch, and 22-inch sizes. In addition, the set rounds out with a wheeled duffel and a personal bag. The polyester fabric exterior comes in black and white, black and blue, and black and purple geometric print. Multiple interior and exterior pockets and expandable gusset provide lots of packing space in the upright bags. The wheeled duffel has both carry handles and a telescoping trolley handle. The personal bag has carry handles and an optional shoulder strap. 

To buy: ebags.com, $171 (originally $520)

This sharp set consists of three upright two-wheeled rollerboards and a large tote. In navy blue with yellow accents, the polyester bags are lightweight and durable. The upright bags in 28-inch, 25-inch, and 21-inch sizes are expandable and feature two exterior zippered pockets along with tie-downs and mesh compartments inside. The 17-inch tote bag is roomy with a large zippered outer pocket. Top and side grips make the bags easy to handle.

To buy: amazon.com, $270