The 20 Best Travel Strollers of 2024

A high-quality, compact stroller with user-friendly features can simplify travel and keep children comfortable on away-from-home adventures.

Whether you’re looking to accommodate a newborn, stow your stroller in the airplane overhead compartments, or find a practical solution that won’t break the bank, we’ve done all the research for you. Read on for our all-star list of the 20 best travel strollers of 2024:

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The Winning Lineup

High-end (over $400)

High-end winner: UPPAbaby Minu
Best for overhead bin: Joolz AER
Best self-folding: Nuna TRVL
Most user-friendly: Bugaboo Butterfly Seat Stroller
Best for urban transit: Silver Cross Jet 3
Best travel system: Doona Infant Car Seat and Stroller

Mid-priced ($200–400)

Mid-priced winner: Baby Jogger City Tour 2
Most compact fold: Cybex Libelle
Most versatile for newborn travel: Ergobaby Metro+
Best newborn-ready: Mountain Buggy Nano V3
Best all-terrain: Baby Jogger City Mini GT2
Best for warm weather: GB Qbit+ All City
Best color options: Inglesina Quid
Best side-by-side double stroller: UPPAbaby G-LINK 2
Best tandem double stroller: Joovy Caboose Too Ultralight

Budget-friendly (under $200)

Budget-friendly winner: Kolcraft Cloud Plus
Lightest weight: GB Pockit Air
Best all-around umbrella-style: UPPAbaby G-LUXE
Lightest umbrella-style: Summer Infant 3D Lite Convenience
Best self-folding budget pick: Evenflo Gold Otto

Detailed Buying Guide

Here’s the skinny on all our top picks, including whether they fit in the overhead compartment on most airplanes. We’ve used the International Air Transport Association‘s max dimensions of 22” by 18” by 10” as our guideline, but be sure to check with your airline before heading to the airport.

High-end stunners: The best travel strollers over $400

High-end winner: UPPAbaby Minu V2

Approximate price: $450
Weight: 16.9 pounds
Folded dimensions: 23” long by 20.3” wide by 12.5” high
Open dimensions: 35.5” long by 20.3” wide by 41” high
Does it fit in the overhead?: No
Suspension: All-wheel
Stroller seat age and weight range: 3 months to 50 pounds
Under-seat storage capacity: 20 pounds!

The Minu features a one-handed folding mechanism, an included storage bag, a handy carrying strap, an extra-large sun canopy, adjustable recline and leg support, and luxe leather accents. Parents can purchase adapters to attach a car seat, infant bassinet, or standing ride-along board, all available separately. A supportive stroller seat, a seat-back pocket to hold small essentials, and a whopping 20-pound storage basket limit (the highest on our list!) make the Minu perfect for strolling all day long.

For more reasons why we love this stroller, read our complete review.

Best Aesthetics: Joolz AER

Approximate price: $450
Weight: 13.4 pounds
Folded dimensions: 20.9” long by 17.7” wide by 9.1” high
Open dimensions: 32.7” long by 17.7” wide by 41.5” high
Does it fit in the overhead?: Yes
Suspension: All-wheel
Stroller seat age and weight range: 6 months to 50 pounds
Under-seat storage capacity: 11 pounds

The AER boasts a one-handed fold, a carrying strap, and an included rain cover and travel bag. It’s compatible with car seats and with a bassinet with the purchase of adapters. Parents love its adjustable recline, protective sun canopy, and extended seat-back. Read our full Jooz Aer review.

Best self-folding: Nuna TRVL

Approximate price: $500
Weight: 13.6 pounds (not including sun canopy or arm bar)
Folded dimensions: 24” long by 20.25” wide by 11” high
Open dimensions: 32.5” long by 20.25” wide by 44” high
Does it fit in the overhead?: No
Suspension: All-wheel
Stroller seat age and weight range: 6 months to 50 pounds
Under-seat storage capacity: 10 pounds

The TRVL folds automatically with the touch of a button and attaches to Nuna car seats without adapters. It has a magnetic harness buckle, adjustable recline and calf support, an included carry bag, and a water-repellant canopy.

Most user-friendly: Bugaboo Butterfly Seat Stroller

Approximate price: $450
Weight: 16.1 pounds
Folded dimensions: 21.3” long by 17.7” wide by 9.1” high
Open dimensions: 36.4” long by 17.7” wide by 40.3” high
Does it fit in the overhead?: Yes
Suspension: All-wheel
Stroller seat age and weight range: 6 months to 48.5 pounds
Under-seat storage capacity: 17.6 pounds

The Butterfly folds and unfolds in one swift movement, using one hand only. It has a carrying strap, a reclinable seat, an adjustable leg rest, an extendable canopy, an included rain cover, and machine-washable fabrics. Parents can attach a car seat with the purchase of adapters.

Best for urban transit: Silver Cross Jet 3

Approximate price: $450
Weight: 13.6 pounds
Folded dimensions: 21.7” long by 11.8” wide by 7.1” high
Open dimensions: 35.4” long by 17.7” wide by 39.5” high
Does it fit in the overhead?: Yes
Suspension: Front-wheel
Stroller seat age and weight range: Newborn to 55 pounds
Under-seat storage capacity: 11 pounds

The Jet 3 has a trolley mode that allows parents (and kids!) to pull it like a suitcase on wheels through subway tunnels or train stations. Parents can purchase adapters to attach a car seat or place their newborn right in the stroller seat. The Jet 3 has a magnetic buckle, adjustable recline and footrest, a one-handed fold, a pop-out sun canopy, and an included travel sleeve.

Best travel system: Doona Infant Car Seat and Stroller

Approximate price: $550
Weight: 17.2 pounds
Folded dimensions: 26” long by 17.4” wide by 22.4” high
Open dimensions: 32.3” long by 17.4” wide by 39” high
Does it fit in the overhead?: No, but babies can sit in the Doona in flight if they have their own plane seat.
Suspension: None
Stroller seat age and weight range: 4 to 35 pounds (infants only)
Under-seat storage capacity: None

The Doona is an infant car seat with stroller wheels that unfold from underneath. It comes with a car seat base, a vehicle seat protector, ergonomic newborn inserts, and a water-resistant canopy.

Mid-priced gems: The best travel strollers between $200 and $400

Mid-priced winner: Baby Jogger City Tour 2

Approximate price: $250
Weight: 14 pounds
Folded dimensions: 23” long by 19.6” wide by 7” high
Open dimensions: 37.8” long by 19.6” wide by 39.5” high
Does it fit in the overhead?: No
Suspension: Front-wheel
Stroller seat age and weight range: 6 months to 45 pounds
Under-seat storage capacity: 15 pounds

At a reasonable price, the City Tour boasts a one-handed fold, adjustable calf support, an extendable UPF 50+ canopy, a padded seat, machine-washable fabrics, an included carry bag, and a near-flat recline for peaceful naps on the go. Baby Jogger car seats attach with separately purchased adapters, as does a compatible standing glider board.

Most compact fold: Cybex Libelle

Approximate price: $330
Weight: 13.7 pounds
Folded dimensions: 18.9” long by 12.6” wide by 7.8” high
Open dimensions: 28.7” long by 20.5” wide by 40.9” high
Does it fit in the overhead?: Yes
Suspension: Front-wheel
Stroller seat age and weight range: 6 months to 55 pounds
Under-seat storage capacity: 11 pounds

The Libelle requires two hands and multiple steps to collapse, but it has the smallest fold on our list. Purchase includes adapters to attach Cybex brand car seats. The Libelle features machine-washable materials and an adjustable recline and calf support.

Most versatile for newborn travel: Babyzen YOYO2

Approximate price: $399
Weight: 13.6 pounds
Folded dimensions: 20.5” long by 17.3” wide by 7.1” high
Open dimensions: 33.8” long by 17.3” wide by 41.7” high
Does it fit in the overhead?: Yes
Suspension: All-wheel
Stroller seat age and weight range: 6 months to 48.5 pounds
Under-seat storage capacity: 11 pounds

The YOYO2 is compatible with several car seats, a classic bassinet accessory, and a soft newborn pack with a flat mattress that stays attached even with the stroller’s compact fold. The YOYO2 has a safety wrist strap, a water-repellant canopy, an adjustable recline, a zippered storage pocket, a padded shoulder strap, and an included carrying bag. Read our full Babyzen Yoyo2 review as well as how it compares to the Joolz Aer and Ergobaby Metro+.

Best newborn-ready: Mountain Buggy Nano V3

Approximate price: $220
Weight: 13 pounds
Folded dimensions: 20.1” long by 21.1” wide by 11.8” high
Open dimensions: 33.1” long by 21.1” wide by 38.6” high
Does it fit in the overhead?: No
Suspension: Rear-wheel
Stroller seat age and weight range: Newborn to 44 pounds
Under-seat storage capacity: 11 pounds

The Nano boasts a sling-style, newborn-ready seat with a lie-flat recline, a one-handed fold and unfold, a convenient carry handle and shoulder strap, an included travel bag, an extendable sun hood, and a seat-back panel for extra warmth on brisk days. An innovative tail-free harness system eliminates messy straps, and an adapter for various car seats comes with purchase.

Approximate price: $280
Weight: 20 pounds
Folded dimensions: 31.5” long by 24.5” wide by 9.8” high
Open dimensions: 41.3” long by 25.6” wide by 43.1” high
Does it fit in the overhead?: No
Suspension: All-wheel
Stroller seat age and weight range: Babies who can sit unassisted to 65 pounds
Under-seat storage capacity: 10 pounds

The City Mini’s all-terrain tires are perfect for off-road destinations. It’s compatible with an available bassinet or piggyback board, and it includes adapters for Baby Jogger brand car seats. Key features include an adjustable handlebar, a hand-operated parking brake, a one-handed folding mechanism, adjustable leg support, a near-flat recline, a UPF 50+ sun canopy, and machine-washable fabrics.

Best for warm weather: GB Qbit+ All City

Approximate price: $380
Weight: 17.2 pounds
Folded dimensions: 22.8” long by 16.9” wide by 10.6” high
Open dimensions: 33” long by 17” wide by 41.7” high
Does it fit in the overhead?: No (less than an inch too long!)
Suspension: All-wheel
Stroller seat age and weight range: 6 months to 55 pounds
Under-seat storage capacity: 11 pounds

GB’s Qbit+ has a cool and breathable mesh seat back, a one-handed fold, a large sun canopy, an adjustable footrest, and a completely flat recline. It comes with a rain cover and car seat adapters. Read our review of the GB lineup here.

Most vibrant: Inglesina Quid

Approximate price: $300
Weight: 13 pounds
Folded dimensions: 22.8” long by 18.3” wide by 6.8” high
Open dimensions: 30” long by 18.3” wide by 40.6” high
Does it fit in the overhead?: No (less than an inch too long!)
Suspension: Front-wheel
Stroller seat age and weight range: 3 months to 50 pounds
Under-seat storage capacity: 6.6 pounds

Parents who are tired of the muted tones of modern strollers will love the Quid, which comes in three solid hues and two bright, colorful patterns. This stroller has a one-handed unfolding mechanism, an adjustable recline and leg rest, a large sun canopy, a handy carrying handle, and low-light safety reflectors.

Best side-by-side double stroller: UPPAbaby G-Link 2

Approximate price: $280
Weight: 22.3 pounds
Folded dimensions: 40” long by 20” wide by 14.5” high
Open dimensions: 27.5” long by 28.5” wide by 42” high
Does it fit in the overhead?: No
Suspension: All-wheel
Stroller seat age and weight range: 3 months to 55 pounds each
Under-seat storage capacity: 10 pounds

The G-Link 2 is a double umbrella-style stroller with independently reclining seats, two sun canopies, two seat-back storage packets, a convenient carrying handle, and an included parent cup holder.

Best tandem double stroller: Joovy Caboose Too Ultralight

Approximate price: $320
Weight: 23.5 pounds
Folded dimensions: 45.3” long by 21.3” wide by 10” high
Open dimensions: 38” long by 21.3” wide by 42” high
Does it fit in the overhead?: No
Suspension: All-wheel
Stroller seat age and weight range: 3 months to 45 pounds each
Under-seat storage capacity: 5 pounds

With the option to attach a car seat or change the back seat to a standing platform, the Caboose Too Ultralight is great for siblings of different ages. A car seat adapter, parent organizer, and child snack tray come with purchase. Additional features include an adjustable recline and a large sun canopy that covers both seats. Read our Joovy triple caboose review here.

Budget-friendly picks: The best travel strollers under $200

Budget-friendly winner: Kolcraft Cloud Plus

Approximate price: $80
Weight: 12.8 pounds
Folded dimensions: 34” long by 18” wide by 12” high
Open dimensions: 31.3” long by 18” wide by 39” high
Does it fit in the overhead?: No
Suspension: Front-wheel
Stroller seat age and weight range: Babies who can sit unassisted to 50 pounds
Under-seat storage capacity: 10 pounds

The Cloud Plus is a full-featured steal with a one-handed fold, a reclining seat, an ample sun canopy. It also includes a parent tray with cup holders and a child tray. It cannot accommodate a car seat.

Read our full review of the Cloud Plus here.

Lightest weight: GB Pockit Air

Approximate price: $199
Weight: 10.4 pounds
Folded dimensions: 19.6” long by 14” wide by 7.3” high
Open dimensions: 28” long by 17.5” wide by 39.8” high
Does it fit in the overhead?: Yes
Suspension: None
Stroller seat age and weight range: 6 months to 55 pounds
Under-seat storage capacity: 11 pounds

The Pockit Air is the lightest stroller on our list. It has a small sun visor, no reclining capability, and a three-point harness instead of the classic five-point system, but its 10.4-pound frame saves serious weight for frequent travelers.

Best umbrella-style: UPPAbaby G-Luxe

Approximate price: $160
Weight: 16.3 pounds
Folded dimensions: 41.8” long by 19.2” wide by 12” high
Open dimensions: 28.8” long by 18.8” wide by 43” high
Does it fit in the overhead?: No
Suspension: All-wheel
Stroller seat age and weight range: 3 months to 55 pounds
Under-seat storage capacity: 10 pounds

The G-Luxe is a souped up umbrella stroller with a removable parent cup holder, an extendable sunshade, a one-handed fold, an over-the-shoulder strap, and a multiposition recline.

Lightest umbrella-style: Summer Infant 3D Lite Convenience

Approximate price: $100
Weight: 13 pounds
Folded dimensions: 43” long by 12” wide by 10” high
Open dimensions: 27” long by 18” wide by 43” high
Does it fit in the overhead?: No
Suspension: Front-wheel
Stroller seat age and weight range: 6 months to 50 pounds
Under-seat storage capacity: 10 pounds

Of the umbrella-style strollers on our list, the 3D Lite is the lightest in weight. It reclines for naps and includes a removable canopy, a cup holder, a rear storage pocket, and a carrying strap.

Best self-folding budget pick: Evenflo Gold Otto

Approximate price: $199
Weight: 18 pounds
Folded dimensions: 21.2” long by 21.1” wide by 13.6” high
Open dimensions: 33.5” long by 21.1” wide by 40.5” high
Does it fit in the overhead?: No
Suspension: Front-wheel
Stroller seat age and weight range: Babies who can sit unassisted to 50 pounds
Under-seat storage capacity: 10 pounds

The Gold Otto folds automatically with the touch of a button. It features an oversized sun canopy, an adjustable footrest, a multiposition recline, an included cup holder, and a zippered storage pocket. It accommodates Evenflo car seats.

The Final Verdict: Finding the Best Travel Stroller

No matter which features matter most to you, we hope our round-up helps simplify your search. We think you can’t go wrong with the UPPAbaby Minu, the Baby Jogger City Tour 2, and the Kolcraft Cloud Plus.

Whichever travel stroller you choose, make sure you strap your youngster in securely and cherish those beautiful memories adventuring with your family!

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