Travel Gift Cards
Give the gift of adventure — a travel gift card redeemable at over 3 million hotels across 100+ countries.
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100+ Countries
From European city breaks to tropical beach resorts — your gift card works at 3 million+ hotels worldwide.
Freedom to Choose
The recipient picks their own destination, dates, and hotel. No guessing what they might like.
Instant Delivery
Receive via email in seconds, or order a premium physical card with gold foil printing.
Valid for 2 Years
Plenty of time to plan the perfect trip — no pressure, no expiry stress.
How It Works
Choose Your Amount
Select any value from €25 to €500. The recipient can always add to it for a bigger adventure.
Personalise Your Card
Upload a travel photo, write a personal message, and choose digital or physical delivery.
They Plan Their Trip
The recipient searches hotels worldwide, picks their dream destination, and books with the gift card.
Popular Travel Destinations
Paris
The city of light — iconic landmarks, world-class cuisine, and romantic boulevards.
Barcelona
Gaudí architecture, Mediterranean beaches, vibrant nightlife, and incredible tapas.
Rome
Ancient history, the Colosseum, Vatican City, and the best pasta you’ll ever taste.
Amsterdam
Canal-side charm, world-famous museums, cycling culture, and cosy cafés.
London
Royal palaces, West End shows, diverse food scene, and iconic landmarks at every turn.
Lisbon
Colourful tiles, hilltop views, fresh seafood, and a thriving creative scene.
What Is a Travel Gift Card?
A travel gift card is a prepaid card that lets the recipient book hotel stays anywhere in the world. Think of it as a wallet loaded with travel credit that they can spend at over 3 million hotels, resorts, B&Bs, and apartments across more than 190 countries. Unlike airline gift cards that lock you into flights with a single carrier, or experience vouchers limited to one activity, a travel gift card from Getaway focuses entirely on accommodation — the single biggest expense in any trip.
The concept is simple. You choose an amount, personalise the card with a photo and message, and send it to the recipient either digitally via email or as a premium physical card. They then use the unique code to search for hotels, pick their dates, and book their stay. The full card value goes towards the booking with no hidden fees or markups.
One important distinction: a Getaway travel gift card covers hotel stays specifically, not flights or car rentals. But that is actually an advantage. With over 3 million properties to choose from — ranging from a 20-euro-per-night hostel to a 2,000-euro-per-night luxury suite — the recipient has more accommodation options than any single platform like Booking.com or Airbnb can offer. The card works across all major hotel chains and booking platforms simultaneously.
Delivery is flexible too. Digital travel gift cards arrive via email within seconds of purchase — perfect for last-minute gifts or for someone in a different country. For a more premium experience, physical cards are printed on luxury matte paper with gold foil accents and ship worldwide within 1-2 business days. Both options include full personalisation: your own photo and a custom message that makes the gift feel intentional rather than generic.
Best Travel Gift Card Options in 2026
If you are looking for the best travel gift card in 2026, it helps to understand what is available and how the different types compare.
Airline-Specific Gift Cards
Cards from airlines like British Airways, Ryanair, or KLM can only be used for flights on that specific airline. If the recipient prefers a different carrier or route, the card is useless. They also do not cover accommodation, which is typically the most expensive part of a trip.
Hotel Chain Gift Cards
Chains like Hilton, Marriott, and IHG offer their own gift cards, but these are limited to properties within that specific chain. A Hilton gift card cannot be used at a Marriott, and vice versa. If the recipient's preferred destination does not have a property from that chain, the gift card sits unused.
Platform Gift Cards
Airbnb and Booking.com both offer gift cards, but they restrict you to bookings on their platform only. A Booking.com gift card cannot be used on Expedia, Hotels.com, or any direct hotel booking. You are locked into one platform's inventory and pricing.
Flexible Travel Gift Cards
This is where Getaway stands apart. A Getaway travel gift card works across all hotels, all chains, and all countries. The recipient is not locked into any single airline, hotel chain, or booking platform. They search over 3 million properties worldwide and book wherever they find the best deal. It is the only type of travel gift card that gives the recipient genuine, unrestricted freedom.
The flexibility advantage is significant. When you give a chain-specific or platform-specific card, you are making the choice for the recipient. When you give a Getaway card, you are giving them the choice. That is the fundamental difference, and it is why flexible travel gift cards consistently rank as the most appreciated gift type in customer satisfaction surveys.
Another factor worth considering is validity. Many platform and chain gift cards expire after 12 months. A Getaway travel gift card is valid for a full 24 months, giving the recipient genuine time to plan without rushing into a booking just to avoid losing the value. And with a 14-day money-back guarantee, the buyer has protection too — if plans change, you can get a full refund within two weeks of purchase.
Travel Gift Cards for Every Occasion
Weddings and Honeymoons
Travel gift cards have become one of the most requested wedding gifts. Most couples already have the household essentials — the toasters, the towel sets, the kitchen gadgets — but they rarely turn down help funding their honeymoon. Multiple guests can contribute individual gift cards of any amount starting from just 25 euros, and the couple combines them to book their dream honeymoon hotel. A group of fifteen wedding guests each contributing 50 euros creates a 750-euro honeymoon fund. That covers three to four nights at a quality hotel in Santorini, Bali, or the Amalfi Coast.
Corporate Travel Rewards
Companies use travel gift cards for employee recognition, performance incentives, and client appreciation. Unlike generic gift vouchers that feel impersonal, a travel gift card says "we value you enough to give you an experience." The 24-month validity and zero-hassle redemption make them ideal for corporate gifting programmes. HR teams appreciate that they can order them in bulk, personalise each one with the company logo, and distribute them across departments without worrying about individual preferences. Every employee gets the same gift card, but each chooses their own unique experience.
Retirement Gifts
When someone retires, they finally have the time to travel but often need a nudge to actually book something. A travel gift card removes the financial excuse and gives them a concrete reason to plan that trip they have been talking about for years. It is one of the most thoughtful retirement gifts you can give.
Couples Who Love Travelling
For couples who would rather explore a new city than receive another household item, a travel gift card is the obvious choice. They can use it for a spontaneous weekend getaway, a planned anniversary trip, or even split it across multiple short breaks throughout the year.
Last-Minute Gift Ideas
Forgot a birthday? Anniversary crept up on you? A digital travel gift card is delivered instantly via email, complete with a personalised photo and message. It arrives in seconds, looks premium, and never feels rushed. For those who prefer something physical, premium cards with gold foil printing ship within 1-2 business days worldwide.
Thank You Gifts and Gestures of Gratitude
Sometimes you need to say thank you in a way that feels more substantial than a card but more personal than a generic gift basket. A travel gift card strikes that balance perfectly. Whether it is thanking a friend who helped you move, a neighbour who looked after your house during a holiday, or a mentor who made a real difference in your career, a hotel stay gift says "your generosity deserves an experience, not just words." The personalisation — your own photo and a heartfelt message — makes it clear this is not a token gesture but a genuine expression of appreciation.
Just Because — The Gift That Needs No Occasion
Not every gift needs a reason. Sometimes the best gifts are the ones given spontaneously, simply because you know someone who deserves a break. A travel gift card works as an anytime gift because travel is universally desirable. Nobody has ever been disappointed to receive the ability to book a hotel stay somewhere they have always wanted to go. It is the kind of gift that makes someone stop and think about where they would actually go — and that moment of daydreaming is already part of the gift.
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