Best Amazon Prime Day deals of 2023 for travelers – The Points Guy
It’s that time of year again as the unofficial Amazon holiday, Prime Day, just kicked off two days of sales.
If you aren’t sure where to start, don’t worry, as we’ve got a round-up of some of the best travel-related items in the sale. We also have a few stories devoted to potentially saving even more on the sale using eligible Chase points or Amex points.
If you see something you like, all you need to do is hit “add to cart” and pay with the best credit card for Amazon purchases.
Related: How to save even more at Amazon
Best travel accessory deals
Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus tablet, 64 GB, wireless charging (2022 release)
The latest Amazon Fire HD device is currently on sale for $99.99, down 33% from the usual price of $149.99 and is the fastest and most responsive of the Fire series yet. The latest model comes with wireless charging and a Hexa-core processor, making it up to 30% faster than the previous-gen Fire HD 8 Plus.
Perfect for reading, streaming, browsing the web and blasting out emails on the go.
Buy now for $99.99 and save 33% on the standard price of $149.99.
Kindle (2022 release)
Yeah, we get it; we love real, physical books too. But traveling with your carefully curated library will eat up your luggage limits fast.
The Kindle (2022) release can store thousands of books with its 16 GB memory and lasts up to 6 weeks on a single charge, and its paper-like display makes reading glare-free and effortless. You can currently snap one up on sale for $84.99, saving you 29% on the usual asking price of $119.99.
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Buy now for $84.99 and save 29% on the standard price of $119.99.
Apple Watch Series 8
If an Apple Watch is your go-to travel accessory (or you want it to be) the Series 8 is on a good sale today on Prime Day. Here’s why it is one of TPG frequent flyer’s must-have travel accessories.
Buy now for $279.99 and save 30 on the standard price of $399.
Bagsmart Compression Packing Cubes (6 pack)
When it comes to maximizing space in your suitcase, packing cubes are an absolute game-changer. Bagsmart’s Compression Packing Cubes are on sale for $31.99 (saving you 26% on the common retail price of $42.99) for a pack of six, ranging in size and designed to cater to specific clothing needs, plus they’re waterproof.
Choose from various colors, including gray and periwinkle, pink, and baby blue, or keep it simple with all gray.
Buy now for $31.99 and save 26% on the standard price of $42.99.
Veken 8-Set Packing Cubes
Another packing cube option in today’s Prime Day sale is from Veken, whose six-set packing cubes promise to fit up to 45 items of clothing in their cubes, measuring 11 x 8 x 2.5 inches.
These normally cost $29.99 and are now available with a 43% discount for $16.99 in various colors. With over 19,000 ratings for an average customer review of 4.7 stars out of five, these cubes are popular among users.
Buy now for $16.99 and save 43% on the standard price of $29.99.
Apple AirTag 4-Pack
By now, you’ve probably heard us sing the praises of AirTags for keeping an eye on your things — especially if you plan to check bags. While they aren’t on a huge discount in the Prime Day sale, they are going for a little less than normal.
Buy now for $88.49 and save on the standard price of $99.99.
Yeti Roadie 24 Cooler
Nothing can quite beat sipping a cool brewski or perfectly chilled sugary soft drink while you bathe in the sun on your favorite beach. In our opinion, a cooler that you can take with you on a picnic, road trip or trip to the beach is one of the most overlooked travel purchases going.
Never drink warm soda again, and bask in the knowledge that your drinks will be cooler (figuratively and metaphorically speaking) than everyone else around you — treat yourself to the YETI Roadie 24 Cooler for $175 and save 30% on its usual asking price of $250.
Buy now for $175 and save 30% on the standard price of $250.
iWALK Leopard GaN 65W fast charger for Macbook Pro, iPhone and iPad
When you’re traveling, you should be spending as much time as possible exploring and immersing yourself in your destination, not wasting precious minutes waiting for your phone to charge.
A speedy charger should be an essential item for all travelers, and right now, you can pick up the iWalk Leaopard for $24.49, a whopping 50% reduction on the usual price of $49.99. The device is compatible with iPhones, MacBook Pro and Air, Ipads, Galaxy devices and a whole host of others.
Buy now for $24.49 and save 50% on the standard price of $49.99.
Gotdya Travel Pillow
As much as we’d love to do it all the time, traveling in business or first class just isn’t always possible; sometimes, the only way to go is economy. If, like us, you find it a trick to sleep in the confines of a clunky economy seat, you should invest in a good quality travel pillow like this one from GOTYA. This one provides perfect support and is made from comfy, premium memory foam that could transform your flight.
Buy now for $13.99 and save 36% on the standard price of $21.99.
Anker Portable Charger
Getting caught out by a dead battery while you’re on the move can be a huge inconvenience, in terms of pet peeves, it’s probably up there with sitting next to someone on a flight that won’t respect the unwritten rules of the armrest.
Keep your devices powered with a portable charger like this one from Anker which can charge an iPhone to 50% battery within 30 minutes. As a bonus, it also won’t take up much room in your tote bag — it’s only 0.6 inches thick. You can pick one up for $23.99, down from $29.99.
Buy now for $23.99, down from $29.99.
Best headphone deals
Apple AirPods (3rd Generation)
If AirPods have been on your wish list for a while, today is a good day to pick up the third-generation AirPods at a decent discount.
Buy now for $139.99 (was $169).
Apple AirPods (2nd Generation)
If the newest technology isn’t necessary, you can get the second-generation AirPods for just $89.99.
Buy now for $89.99 (was $129).
Sony LinkBuds S Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds
Buy now for $128, saving you 36% on the standard price of $199.
Beats Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earbuds
Buy now for $149.99, saving you 40% on the standard price of $249.95.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds with Noise Cancelling
Buy now for $179.00, saving you 22% off the usual price of $229.99.
Bose QuietComfort 45 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
Buy now for $199, save 31% on the usual price of $289.
Technics Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones EAH-A800-K
Buy now for $234.99, saving you 32% off the original price of $347.99.
Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Premium Noise Canceling Overhead Headphones
Buy now for $248.00, saving you 29% off the original price of $349.99.
Best luggage deals
Rockland Melbourne Hardside Expandable Spinner Wheel Suitcase
Buy now for $40.20, saving you 67% off the original price of $120.00
American Tourister Moonlight Hardside Expandable Luggage
Buy now for $189.99, saving you 14% off the original retail price of $219.99.
Samsonite Omni 2 PRO Hardside Expandable Luggage with Spinners (two-piece set)
Buy now for $199.05, saving you 53% off the retail price of $419.99.
Samsonite Omni 2 PRO Hardside Expandable Luggage with Spinners
Buy now for $259.85, down 32% from the retail price of $379.99.
Luggex Hard Shell Checked Luggage with Aluminum Frame
Buy now for $183.99, saving you 20% off the original price of $229.99.
Best gift card deals
Using the codes below, you can save up to 20% on some Prime Day retailer gift cards.
Panera Bread Gift Cards — $10.50 off $50 with code PANERA
DoorDash Gift Cards — $20 off $100 with code DASH (comes as bounceback credit)
GrubHub Gift Cards — $10 off $50 with code GRUB23
Best credit cards to use for Amazon purchases
Before you add these items to your cart, be sure to use a credit card to maximize your Amazon purchases this Prime Day and beyond, including:
- Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card, for 5% cash back on all Amazon and Whole Food purchases, among others.
- Chase Freedom Unlimited, for 1.5% cash back on non-portal, drugstore or dining purchases, including Amazon, plus an additional 1.5% cash back on everything you buy within the first year of opening the card, on up to $200,000 spent.
- Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card or Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card, to earn unlimited 2 miles per dollar on every purchase, every day.
Also, be sure and check to see if you have any targeted offers to save up to 50% off an eligible Amazon purchase using as few as 1 point from one of your rewards credit cards.
Bottom line
There are currently some great deals to be had courtesy of Amazon Prime Day across various travel essentials. Act fast and bag yourself a bargain. We’ll be updating this story as this Amazon Prime Day sale continues.
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