How to make the most of Gemini when planning a trip

Planning a trip has traditionally meant hours spent digging through blogs, Reddit threads, YouTube vlogs and long Google Maps reviews, often ending with dozens of open browser tabs. AI tools, including Gemini, can make this process far less time-consuming.

While several chatbots can assist with travel planning, such as ChatGPT, Claude or the new Siri app in iOS 27, Gemini stands out because of its deep access to other Google services like YouTube and Maps. Its integration with Google Flights is particularly useful, offering built-in price tracking and flight deals.

Flights and accommodation

Gemini can explain when flight prices are typically cheapest and suggest recommended flights from a traveler's local airport. It can also be asked to handle flight and hotel bookings, though a human touch may still be preferable for major decisions. Gemini can suggest accommodation options ranging from budget to upscale. For users connected through Gmail, it may already know whether they've visited a destination before, and can then recommend lesser-known activities. The more specific the prompts, the better the results tend to be.

Help during the trip

Before departure, Gemini can generate checklists to help travelers avoid forgetting essential items, assist with finding rental cars or train tickets, and create printable versions of a full itinerary. During the trip itself, Gemini can support everyday navigation. Using the camera feature, travelers can photograph landmarks such as paintings or statues and receive background information about them, making the experience feel more like a conversation than simply using a tool.