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Planning a trip can be easier through an online travel agency than if you handle each aspect of the planning separately. You can book hotels, air travel, rental cars, and more through a single site, and booking everything together sometimes results in discounts. By inputting a destination, a range of dates, and other preferences, you will see a list of options for each aspect of travel.

The best online travel agencies offer options from the largest number of airlines, hotels, car rental agencies, and more. Look for sites that offer discounts for combining reservations for different aspects of your trip. For example, the best sites will have lower rates if you book both plane tickets and a hotel through their services. The best sites also provide reviews from customers who actually have booked through the service. These are our top picks.

• Best Overall: Booking.com
• Best Budget: Skyscanner
• Best Price Predictor: Hopper
• Most Innovative: Kiwi.com
• Best for Eco-Conscious: Kind Traveler
• Best for Social Impact: I Like Local
• Best for Design-Forward Homestays: Plum Guide
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Frequently asked questions, methodology, best overall : booking.com.

 Booking.com

This industry leader offers one of the most comprehensive trip planning platforms on the Internet.

Lots of options to choose from

Interface is easy to use

Numerous filters to customize your search

Tricky to tell whether changes/cancellations can be made with Booking.com or the vendor directly

Booking.com was founded in 1996 and has grown into an industry leader that stands out for being one of the most comprehensive trip planning platforms out there. From one website, you can compare and book accommodations, flights (including one-way and multi-city flights), sightseeing activities, and even airport taxis. The website lists more than 28 million accommodation options, from hotels, hostels, and B&Bs to vacation homes and luxury resorts—you can browse more choices per destination on Booking.com than other online travel agencies. The website also performs well on cost and typically returns lower-than-average prices for flights and hotels. 

Booking.com's interface is also easy to use. On the home page, search for a hotel by entering your chosen destination and dates. Then, use the extensive list of filters—such as price range and distance from the city center—to narrow the results down and find the best fit. You can also search for a specific hotel, or seek inspiration by clicking through options grouped by destination or property type or by topic such as the country’s best Michelin-starred hotel restaurants or the top cities for vegan travelers. The flights, car rental, and other tabs are just as intuitive. 

Best Budget : Skyscanner

 Skyscanner

You can compare prices across airlines, hotels, and car rentals.

Simple interface

Option to toggle searches between specific dates or by monthly calendars

Search Everywhere button is great for spontaneous planners

Extra clicks are required to make a final purchase

Must read fine print for changes/cancellations—may need to deal directly with the vendor

Ads on the sidebar can be distracting

Find deals on airfare, hotels, and car rentals with an aggregator site like Skyscanner , which uses a metasearch engine to compare prices from all online travel agencies and the airline, hotel, or car rental company in question. Run searches with fixed dates, opt to compare airfare prices month to month, or click “Cheapest Month.” Searches also include options for nearby airports or non-stop flights only. With hotel searches, you can choose to select only from properties with free cancellation, a cleanliness rating of 4.5/5 or higher, or 3- or 4-starred hotels only. Car rental searches include an option to select “return car to different location.”

Once you’ve found the best rate, click on the link to be redirected to the third-party site to make your booking. Feeling spontaneous? The Search Everywhere button on the homepage offers a list of the cheapest flight deals for destinations both locally and across the world—just plug in your departure airport first.

Best Price Predictor : Hopper

The company claims a 95 percent accuracy rate at predicting when flights and hotel rates will be cheapest.

Color-coded system makes it easy to determine cheapest days to buy

App is easy to use

Option to track flights and receive alerts when the best time to buy arises

Some have mentioned the app functions better as a research tool than a booking tool

Unclear whether Hopper will price match if you find a cheaper flight elsewhere

Hopper is a travel app available on iOS and Android that aims to help travelers save on airfare by usng historical data and their own algorithm to predict when flights will be cheapest. Just type in where and when you’d like to fly and Hopper will present you with a color-coded pricing calendar indicating how much tickets are likely to cost. (Green is the least expensive, then yellow, orange, and red for most expensive.) Hopper will also recommend you either buy now or wait, or you can choose to watch a trip and receive notifications on the best time to buy. In addition, the app has expanded to offer hotel and car rental price predictions, too.

Some newer features since the app’s inception in 2009 include an option to freeze a price for a limited time—for an extra fee—as well as exclusive app-only discounts. Hopper is free to download, and you can choose to book directly through the app, though some users mentioned they use Hopper as more of a research tool before booking directly with the airline or hotel. The company claims a 95 percent accuracy rate at predicting flight rates up to a year ahead.

Most Innovative : Kiwi.com

This metasearch engine scours the web to piece together the ideal itinerary using planes, trains, buses, and more.

Creative itineraries get you where you need to go, especially if you’ve got a multi-stop trip

Kiwi Guarantee offers rebooking or cancellation protections

Nomad option appeals to travelers with a lot of flexibility

Creative itineraries mean you may not fly out of the same airport you flew into

Kiwi Guarantee has an additional fee

Charges all-in-one fee for booking flights, trains, buses (though you can always purchase a la carte)

Travelers planning multi-city destinations and seeking a bargain, as well as those looking to take planes, trains, and automobiles to get there, might consider Kiwi . Kiwi is a metasearch engine that scours and pieces together itineraries from various airlines (even if they don’t have a codeshare agreement), considers multiple airports (even if your arrival airport is different from departure), and offers booking options, whether you’re looking at very specific dates or more general ones (up to 60 nights).

Some will find the ability to make multiple bookings for a particular trip more convenient than going at it manually several different times, though note that you must opt into the Kiwi Guarantee program to access rebooking and refund protections should your reservation change or be canceled. Kiwi’s Nomad option allows you to plug in a bunch of destinations you’d like to visit and the length of your intended stay, and the website will churn out the most affordable itineraries for review.

Best for Eco-Conscious : Kind Traveler

A give-and-get business model means booking accommodations with exclusive perks, a donation to environmental organizations, and more.

All participating hotels include a local give-back component

Exclusive savings and perks

Participating hotels are located in some of the most beautiful places in the world

Inventory is much smaller compared to other booking platforms

Some of the amenities mentioned are based on availability only

In 2022, Kind Traveler (an online trave agency focused on hotel bookings) announced an increase in environmentally and socially conscious hotels, charity donations, voluntourism opportunities, and additional perks like waived resort fees or a welcome amenity.

Unlock exclusive hotel rates and perks from participating Kind Traveler hotels with a minimum $10/night minimum donation to a local charity. For example, stay at the Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives and receive up to $33 off the nightly rate and perks such as a food and beverage credit and an Earth Lab or Alchemy Bar workshop when you make a donation to Manta Trust. The organization funds coastal research to protect the island nation’s large yet fragile population of reef mantas.

Select from more than 140 participating hotels from the Hawaiian Islands to Bozeman, Montana, and the Maldives. Charities include wildlife, human rights, arts, education, and environmental preservation organizations.

Best for Social Impact : I Like Local

Choose from a host of travel experiences with the peace of mind that 100 percent of the cost goes directly to local partners.

Social impact mission woven into organization’s business model

Immersive experiences led by local guides

Range of experiences offered

May not be best fit for those seeking upscale, luxury experiences and stays

Can’t sort experiences by a list of countries (though an interactive map is available)

No experiences outside of Africa and Asia

For an online travel agency with a booking platform designed to route dollars spent directly to the communities travelers intend to visit, consider I Like Local . Visit the website to browse a host of travel experiences in countries including Indonesia, Kenya, and Cambodia. Experiences include homestays and farmstays as well as wellness and culturally oriented experiences—from cooking and cycling tours to weaving classes.

To search for an experience, select from drop-down items like travel dates and experience categories, or view a global map and click on a country to view experiences that way.

The platform got its start in 2014 and has grown to 4,000 local hosts across nearly 20 countries. As a social impact organization, 100 percent of each booking fee goes to local hosts. To date, 16,000 travelers have booked with I Like Local.

Best for Design-Forward Homestays : Plum Guide

Browse and book seriously vetted, design-forward vacation homes.

Highly curated inventory of vacation rentals across the world

Design-forward

Thorough vetting process

Does not publish guest reviews

Other platforms have homes available across more destinations

When it comes to booking a vacation home, serviced apartment, or condo, travelers are spoiled for choice. Plum Guide is an online travel agency that specializes in accommodations—though not just any home makes its directory. The company claims that each potential home listed on its site must jump through 150 hoops to be included, from internet speed and mattress and pillow quality to the showers’ water pressure and the home’s proximity to dining, shopping, and attractions.

Search by a featured collection on the website such as “ pet-friendly homes ” or “one-of-a-kind homes in Palm Springs.” Scroll to the bottom of its homepage to view its top destinations, as well as a list of all destinations where Plum Guide homes are available, including Barbados, Mexico, Portugal, Switzerland, the U.S., and Turkey. Note: From the top right-hand corner of the site, use the dropdown menu to select currency of choice.

As long as you know what you value most out of your travel experience—such as affordability, social impact, or luxe accommodations—there’s an online travel agency to help plan your next trip. Be sure to read the fine print, as some agencies are third-party websites and not direct vendors. If you're not sure where to start, Booking.com is your best bet for a smooth user experience and hard-to-beat offers on flights, hotels, and other travel arrangements.

What Is the Biggest Travel Agency?

Our choice for best overall, Booking.com, is known as an industry leader with listings for all major hotels, airlines, car rental companies, and more. It boasts more choices for accommodations per destination than any other site, and we found its interface to be user-friendly.

Are Online Travel Agencies Worth It?

This depends on your needs and priorities. The best online travel agencies certainly can save time by booking everything all at once. However, if you're someone who is good at haggling and enjoys the details of planning a trip, you might be able to find better deals by reaching out to hotels or other destinations and speaking to someone personally.

Is It Cheaper to Book Online Than With a Travel Agent?

Not always. A travel agent you know and trust should have the experience and connections to find deals that can match or surpass what you'll find online. Additionally, if something goes wrong, travel agents provide you with an actual person you can use as an advocate to correct the problem . But if you don't have access to a good travel agent, online sites still provide plenty of ways to streamline planning and save money .

We considered dozens of online travel agencies and narrowed down the options based on user experience, volume and quality of inventory, unique offerings and specials, and customer reviews. We also assessed travel companies’ environmentally and socially conscious policies.

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What is Shankh Air? All you need to know about India's newest airline

Shankh air, uttar pradesh's first domestic airline, will operate from noida international airport with boeing 737-800ng planes. it aims to connect underserved cities while offering full-service travel at competitive prices to enhance regional connectivity..

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KEY DETAILS ABOUT SHANKH AIR

Shankh Air is owned by Sharvan Kumar Vishwakarma, who leads a dedicated management team. Recently, they have engaged with airport officials to solidify their operational plans.

The airline aims to provide full-service passenger travel with a focus on safety, sustainability, and reliability. Shankh Air plans to connect various Indian cities, particularly enhancing connectivity around the Delhi NCR region.

PLANNED DESTINATIONS

Shankh Air will facilitate convenient travel for residents of Greater Noida, Noida, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, and southern Gurgaon.

• Bhogapuram Airport
• Pune International Airport
• Navi Mumbai International Airport

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• The airline will base its primary operations at Noida International Airport, which is ideally situated to serve the densely populated Delhi NCR region.
• This hub will facilitate smooth connections to numerous domestic destinations and boost passenger traffic from surrounding areas.
• Shankh Air plans to operate inter and intra-state routes that cater to cities experiencing high demand but lacking direct flight options.
• This approach will fill existing gaps in the market, providing travellers with more choices.
• The airline will operate the modern Boeing 737-800NG, which is suitable for both passenger and cargo transport. A young fleet is expected to enhance safety and efficiency in service delivery.
• Shankh Air will position itself as a full-service airline, offering a two-class product to provide a superior travel experience that distinguishes it from low-cost carriers.
• By maintaining competitive pricing while upholding high service standards, Shankh Air aims to attract price-sensitive travellers who often compromise on comfort.
• The airline plans to collaborate with the Noida International Airport to streamline operations and enhance the overall travel experience for passengers.
• These strategic measures are designed to help Shankh Air carve out a niche in the competitive Indian aviation market, which has seen significant consolidation amongst major players like IndiGo and Air India.
• By servicing underserved routes and prioritising customer-centric services, the airline hopes to gain a cost advantage as it launches operations.

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Morning Rundown: Helene forecast to strengthen to a hurricane, ‘preventable’ mistakes found in lead up to Trump shooting, and a surprising finding about iron deficiency

Hurricane watch ordered for Florida as Tropical Storm Helene moves closer

Watches and warnings for Tropical Storm Helene covered nearly the entire coast of Florida on Tuesday, as some coastal areas braced for ocean surges as broad as 15 feet.

Helene officially formed Tuesday in the Caribbean Sea and was headed for the Gulf Coast, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane Wednesday, and authorities urge people to prepare and exercise caution.

A hurricane warning, including possible double-digit storm surges, covered Florida's Big Bend coast down to the state's eastern coast at the Chassahowitzka River. The warning also means hurricane conditions, particularly damaging winds of 74 mph or greater, are imminent.

A tropical storm warning was in effect from the Chassahowitzka River south to the tip of the state, indicating that sub-hurricane winds, heavy rain and dangerous seas are imminent.

Much of the eastern coast of the state was covered by the same warning level, with the very northern stretch of coastline subject to a tropical storm warning that indicates sub-hurricane winds are likely within 48 hours.

South Florida and Miami have so far avoided watches and warnings related to the front.

At 11 p.m. ET, Helene was about 100 miles east-southeast of Cozumel, Mexico, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph. It was moving northwest at 10 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center.

If it further strengthens, it will be the fourth hurricane to hit the U.S. this year.

The center of the storm is forecast to move across the northwestern Caribbean Sea through Tuesday night and over the eastern Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday and Thursday, the hurricane center said.

It could reach the Gulf Coast of Florida by Thursday. Helene could become a major hurricane, meaning Category 3 (with winds of 111 to 129 mph) or higher, by then.

Helene is forecast to produce 4 to 8 inches of rain over western Cuba and the Cayman Islands, with isolated totals around 12 inches. In the southeastern U.S., it’s forecast to produce 3 to 6 inches, with isolated totals around 10 inches, and it is likely to result in local flash and urban flooding. It’s also forecast to bring storm surge and strong tide, leading to flooding by rising waters’ moving inland from the shoreline, the hurricane center said.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in 41 counties Monday, which was expanded to include 61 counties Tuesday. Sandbags were being distributed in Tallahassee and Gulfport ahead of potential flooding.

DeSantis said that he requested a pre-landfall emergency declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and that President Joe Biden approved it Tuesday. DeSantis warned that prediction models range from showing the disturbance forming into a tropical storm to showing it exploding into a possible Category 4 major hurricane. 

Models show the Big Bend and Panhandle areas should brace for potential direct impact, he said.

Jonathan Vigh, a meteorologist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research, said Monday on X that early data show "the highest probabilities are aimed at #Tallahassee, capital of #Florida, which has about a 45% chance that the center passes nearby."

On Tuesday, he said there's a 28% chance the storm will be a major, Category 3 hurricane when it reaches Tallahassee. The highest probability, 65%, is for the vortex to be at weaker, Category 1 strength at that point, Vigh said on X.

DeSantis urged Floridians to prepare by filling gas tanks, stocking up on food, cleaning up yards to prevent strong winds from throwing debris and being familiar with evacuation zones. So far, 18,000 line operators are ready to restore power, 3,000 National Guard personnel stand ready to assist and the Florida State Guard has also been activated, along with shallow water vessels and search-and-rescue crews.  

Florida A&M University, Tallahassee State College and Florida State University have called off classes and closed campuses. Hillsborough County Public Schools, in the Tampa area, also announced schools will be closed Wednesday and Thursday.

Hillsborough County added county facilities, including libraries, parks, preserves and recreation centers to Thursday's list of closures, according to a statement.

On the southeastern Gulf Coast, Sarasota County, Charlotte County and the city of St. Petersburg all declared local states of emergency.

The Sarasota County government said it will send out an evacuation alert for certain communities and manufactured home communities starting Wednesday morning. Charlotte County said evacuations have been ordered for barrier islands, low-lying and flood-prone areas and manufactured homes and residences that can't withstand powerful winds. The city of St. Petersburg said mandatory evacuation orders were issued in Pinellas County for health care and long-term care facilities in certain zones. 

Hernando County , north of the Tampa Bay, also called for mandatory evacuations for areas west of U.S. Highway 19 starting Wednesday morning.

Tampa General Hospital, which has the region’s only Level I trauma center, began installing an AquaFence, set to be fully in place by Wednesday. The fence provides “a water-tight barrier capable of withstanding up to 15 feet of storm surge to protect vulnerable areas of the hospital,” the hospital wrote on Facebook.  

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp also declared a state of emergency Tuesday as a southern part of the state was put under a tropical storm watch. The executive order enables first responders to better prepare for the storm, he said.

The National Hurricane Center's forecast path has the storm moving into Georgia early Friday and over the Atlanta area by the afternoon. By then, it will have weakened from a possible major hurricane, with torrential rain as its most concerning impact, forecasters say.

National Hurricane Center Deputy Director Jamie Rhome said in a video update Tuesday that Atlanta and other parts of Georgia near the front's projected path should be "alert for potential flooding as this system moves inland."

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted an extremely active hurricane season, forecasting 17 to 24 named storms, eight to 13 of which could become hurricanes, including four to seven major hurricanes.

The hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. The reasons for the high activity include warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures in the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean Sea, reduced vertical wind shear, weaker tropical Atlantic trade winds and an enhanced west African monsoon. 

In the case of Helene, record warm waters will fuel intensification. According to Climate Central , exceptionally warm sea surface temperatures along the system’s projected path, through the northern Caribbean and the eastern Gulf of Mexico, have become at least 200 to 500 times more likely because of human-caused climate change. Rapidly intensifying hurricanes are becoming more common in the warmer world. 

If Helene does become a hurricane, it will be the fifth to have made landfall in Florida in three years, according to the Florida Climate Center .

Marlene Lenthang is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital.

Kathryn Prociv is a senior meteorologist and producer for NBC News. 

Dennis Romero is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital.

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UK ministers visit Gulf to boost trade and investment

Trade Secretary and Trade Policy Minister travel to the Gulf to boost trade and investment with the region.

Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds and Trade Policy Minister Douglas Alexander choose the Gulf for first joint international visit since election 

Trade deal with the Gulf part of Government drive to deliver economic growth 

Ministers to showcase UK as exciting and innovative investment destination ahead of International Investment Summit next month 

UK Ministers are in the Gulf this week on a joint visit to boost trade and investment, one month out from the International Investment Summit. 

Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds and Trade Policy Minister Douglas Alexander will meet counterparts in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) today [Mon 16 September] in Riyadh to discuss how to grow the UK economy by boosting trade with the region. 

The GCC is made up of six countries - Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UK’s trade relationship with the group is already worth £57 billion.  

Government announced in July it plans to deliver a high-quality trade deal with the bloc, along with other countries including India, Switzerland and South Korea.  

A GCC trade deal could boost the UK economy by £1.6 billion in the long run, while allowing UK companies to take advantage of this booming market and giving British consumers access to more high-quality goods and services. Ministers will emphasise to GCC leaders that securing the deal is a top priority for the UK. 

Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said:  

“Economic growth is this government’s driving mission and boosting trade and investment with some of the world’s biggest economies is crucial to that. 

“I want to see a high-quality trade deal that supports jobs, helps UK companies sell their products to the region and increases choice for consumers - so it’s great to be here to discuss exactly that.” 

Ahead of the International Investment Summit on 14 October, the Trade Secretary and Minister will make clear that Britain is back as a prime investment destination. They will highlight the UK’s expertise as a world leader across a wide variety of industries including technology, life sciences, creative industries, financial services and renewable energy. 

The GCC has long been a valued investment partner for the UK, with a £19 billion strong investment relationship as of 2021. A new trade deal will boost that even further. 

Following his visit to Riyadh, Minister Alexander will travel onto Oman to meet counterparts, including the Minister of Commerce, and some of the UK businesses who are already enjoying great success in the country. 

Trade Policy Minister Douglas Alexander said:  

“We are excited about the opportunities this vibrant region has to offer UK business and consumers.  

“We want our trading partners in the Gulf and around the world to know that the UK is open for business and keen to negotiate trade deals that help businesses across sectors and all parts of the UK to prosper.” 

According to Oman’s official data, the UK accounts for more than half of the entire foreign direct investment in Oman creating jobs and opportunities on both sides.  

Oman is a valued investor in the UK in turn, signing major deals in areas like green energy with UK companies.   

British investment in the Gulf also supports thousands of jobs back in the UK. Across the Middle East and particularly in Saudi Arabia, UK Export Finance (UKEF) is providing British businesses with the resources they need to win contracts abroad.  

One example is Kiverco, a Northern Ireland-based family business which designs, manufactures and installs recycling plants globally. Through a £350,000 export insurance package from UKEF, they recently announced taking on multimillion pound contracts to export recycling machinery to Saudi Arabia, supporting over 100 UK jobs and the Saudi Vision 2040 goal of diverting 90% of waste away from landfills. 

Adam Gagen, Global Head of Government Affairs at Revolut, said:  

“We see the UK GCC FTA as a potential game changer for fintechs, enabling UK companies to expand into the fast-growing region whilst also making the UK the natural place for the innovative companies emerging across the Gulf to begin to go global.   

“The GCC and the UK are leading the way in a number of key areas - notably open banking, AI and blockchain - and an FTA can only serve to reinforce cooperation and supercharge growth.” 

Adam Sopher, Co-Founder & CEO for Joe & Seph’s said:  

“We see our recent £1m annual contract in the region as a game changer for Joe & Seph’s, a fast growing, family business which manufactures gourmet popcorn in a range of over 70 flavours.  

“This contract will enable us to expand into this fast-growing region while supporting over 70 UK-based jobs. Our collaboration with our International Trade Advisor and DBT support at GulFoods has been instrumental in this success.” 

Notes to editors:

Data sources: 

UK trade statistics: ONS UK total trade all countries seasonally adjusted Q1 2024   

UK FDI statistics: ONS foreign direct investment fdi totals 2020 and 2021   

Oman FDI statistics are sourced from the Sultanate of Oman National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI): https://www.ncsi.gov.om/News/Pages/NewsCT_20240423131547544.aspx   

The relationship between the UK and Saudi Arabia is made easier through the UK Saudi Strategic Partnership Council (SPC), a mechanism that allows the UK to support projects such as Vision 2030 as well as working on areas such as security, defence, development and international humanitarian assistance.  

During his visit to Riyadh, the Business and Trade Secretary was pleased to join the Saudi Minister for Commerce as co-chair of the Economic and Social Pillar of the SPC and was excited to help his government deliver the ambitious programme of socio-economic reform contained within Vision 2030.

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Move, breathe, and create: travel canberra by bus and tram (for free).

Canberra’s public transport system is huge. With over 60 bus services and an ever-expanding light-rail network, it has never been easier to explore events around the city . There’s only one thing that could make it even better—between September and November 2024, you can travel for free .

Read on to find out why and check out our suggestions for the trendiest places you can roll up to without spending a cent.

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• Canberra's transport system MyWay, is being replaced by MyWay+ .
• The old system will be switched off in September, with the new system becoming operational in November 2024.
• You’ll be able to transfer your existing balance to the new system—just make sure you register your MyWay card.

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• Once the old MyWay system switches off on the 20th of September, there will be a two-month installation and testing period for MyWay+. During this time, travel will be free on all public transport in Canberra! Stay up to date on Transport Canberra’s socials .

Canberra, take the wheel: Top 5 places to visit on public transport

1. uncover canberra’s art scene .

Whether you’re seeking international masterpieces or something more local, the National Gallery of Australia and the National Portrait Gallery will have you inspired. These visionary spaces are located next to each other in the beautiful Parkes Precinct by Lake Burley Griffin.

Trade paints for flowers with a stroll over to the rose gardens at Old Parliament House before checking out the Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize at the National Archives of Australia .

Entry: Free

Getting there: Bus routes 2 and 6, hop off on Parkes Place East outside the John Gorton Building

2. Wander along the Kingston Foreshore

Spend a Sunday morning at the Old Bus Depot Markets where quirky stall holders sell their wares in an airy, colourful setting. Next door, catch a free tour of the historic Canberra Glassworks , before heading down to Eastlake Parade to people-watch along the busy waterfront.

If you have a group, hiring a GoBoat is a fun, affordable way to see a different side of Canberra (if you don’t mind getting a little bit wet)!

Getting there: Bus routes 2 ,6, 56 and 182—get off on Wentworth Avenue right outside the Old Bus Depot Markets

3. Feel the flower power

Canberra’s free public transport initiative arrives just in time for Australia’s biggest celebration of spring. Floriade returns for its 37 th year, offering activities such as cultural celebrations, horticultural workshops, live entertainment and market stalls. Centrally located in Commonwealth Park, Floriade is one of the easiest places to travel to on Canberra’s public transport system.

Getting there: Bus routes 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 57, 58, 180 and 181, get off on Commonwealth Avenue at Regatta Point

4. Window shopping in Braddon

For the metropolitan-minded, fill your day with window shopping on Lonsdale Street in the trendy Braddon Precinct. Upmarket boutiques are interwoven with busy bakeries and ultra-cool coffee places along this strip. If you’re around on a weekend, sample the best from Canberra’s foodies and farmers at the Haig Park Village Market .

Getting there: Bus route 31, jump off at Torrens Street outside Haig Park or catch light rail route 1 and get off at Elouera Street

5. See some spectacular scenery

If you’re up for a challenge, make the climb to the summit of Mount Ainslie and be rewarded with some wonderful views. The trail begins on Treloar Crescent just behind the Australian War Memorial , which offers some incredible sights of its own.

Getting there: Bus route 54, hop off on Limestone Avenue next to the Australian War Memorial

For a full list of routes and timetables, check out Transport Canberra’s website .

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