The Best Stocking Stuffers Travel Gift Ideas - Holiday Gift Guide

Tiny treasures that make a big impact! These under $15 travel toys and games are perfect for keeping kids entertained on the go. Fun, packable, and parent-approved, ideal as stocking stuffers or to build your own travel activity kit.

• Invisible Ink Pens These are pure magic! Kids write secret messages that only appear with the UV light on the pen cap. Instant spy games on the go - $6

• Tattoo Pens Temporary tattoo fun that’s 100% kid-friendly. My kids love doodling on themselves (and me!) washes right off and keeps them busy for ages - $8

• Plus Plus Tube An absolute favourite travel toy especially if your kiddo loves Lego! Tiny puzzle pieces that click together into endless 2D or 3D builds. Perfect for plane rides and restaurant tables - $10

• Paper Airplanes Kit Classic, screen-free fun that never gets old. This kit makes it easy for kids to fold, decorate, and fly their own colourful creations - $7

• Retro Magic Rail Gyro Wheel A mesmerizing throwback toy! Roll it along the rail and watch it spin and light up, it’s oddly soothing and totally addictive - $10

• Melissa and Doug Game On These activity books are reusable word, number, and picture games for one or two players to do with dry-erase markers. My kids play these on airplanes, road trips, even in restaurants - $9

• Mini Gliders Pocket-sized foam airplanes that actually fly! Kids love launching these outside or in big indoor spaces - $9

• Rainbow Coloured Pencils These multicoloured pencils make every drawing pop. Perfect for travel kits or craft time on the go… my kids are obsessed! - $6

• Seek and Find Plush A cozy plush that doubles as a hidden-object game! Perfect quiet toy for little ones on plane rides or bedtime wind-down - $10

• Magnetic Drawing Board Mess-free doodling for the win! Kids can draw, erase, and repeat endlessly, no paper needed, no crayons rolling under the airplane seat - $13 

• Moon Ball A bouncy ball with a serious bounce. It makes the coolest popping sound and flies sky-high. Great outdoor energy-burner for any age - $10

• Bloonies Bubble Balloons Some more nostalgia! These retro balloon tubes let kids blow up colourful, stretchy bubbles, no popping, just endless fun - $8

• Solar Sun Paper A fun science-meets-art activity! Place objects on the paper, set it in the sun, rinse and reveal a beautiful cyanotype print. How cool? We love doing this in the summer or on beach vacations with nature objects we find like flowers and leaves - $10

• Wikki Stix Endless creativity in a small pack! These bendy wax sticks can be twisted and shaped into anything… perfect mess-free fun for restaurants or travel days - $5

• Sticker Wow This viral craft toy is SO satisfying. Kids just stamp to reveal surprise stickers, no mess, no peeling, just endless sticker fun - $10

• Kids Charades Card Game The perfect family travel game! Easy-to-play, hilarious prompts for all ages, and guaranteed giggles on road trips or holiday nights - $8

• UNO with Travel Tin A travel essential! Everyone’s favourite card game, and we love the sturdy tin for travel so you can toss it into your bag without worrying about bent cards - $12

• Guess Who Card Game The classic guessing game in a card format. It’s compact and perfect for travel—my kids love trying to figure out who’s who! -$8

• Eye Found It Cards - This interactive game is great for observation skills. It’s perfect for keeping the kids entertained on the go and makes family playtime even more fun - $14

• Magic Card Tricks for Kids Let your little magician amaze everyone with this beginner-friendly card trick set. Great confidence-booster and perfect for family gatherings! $10

• LEGO Activity Cards and Travel Set Creative challenges meet classic LEGO fun. Compact and portable, keeps little builders busy for hours wherever you go - $10

• Plus Plus Puzzle by Number Endless creative fun in a compact size… kids can build, sort, and match colours anywhere. Perfect for flights or quiet hotel downtime. If your kid loves LEGO this one should be added to your list - $15

• Kanoodle Puzzle A brain-boosting travel game that’s pocket-sized and seriously addictive. Great for keeping little (or big) minds busy on the go - $11

• NeeDoh Sensory Ball These squishy, stress-relieving balls are perfect for calming fidgety hands, both kids and adults love them! There’s a fun Snowball shaped one too that I am definitely getting! - $8

• Candylab Taxi Car The cutest little NYC-inspired toy. This would be so cute to add to a NYC travel themed kit - $13

• Glow Sticks A travel must in our house. I toss a few in the kids’ bags for hotel dance parties or nighttime adventures - $13

Small but mighty! These under $15 finds are perfect for moms who appreciate practical little luxuries. These are things she’ll actually use and love. Perfect as stocking stuffers or thoughtful add-ons to a bigger gift.

• Grace and Stella Gold Eye Masks Brighten and depuff tired eyes after a long flight with these luxe, travel-ready eye masks - $10

• Grace and Stella Roll on Depuffer A cooling roll-on that instantly revives tired, puffy eyes. Keep it in your carry-on for mid-flight refreshes - $10

• Gua Sha Stone I take this everywhere. Great to smooth tension and boost circulation for that post-flight glow. A travel-friendly self-care essential - $13

• Slice Mini Box Cutter A safe (and cute) cutter for opening packages with ease - $10

• ELFrhino Headphone Organizer Case The worst is when cords get tangled. This organizer keeps cords, earbuds, and chargers neat and tidy so no more tangled tech at the bottom of your bag - $10

• Hidden Pocket scrunchies How smart are these? I love these functional scrunchies that have a secret zip pocket for small essentials like cash, keys, or lip balm - $10

• Lifelines Pen Diffuser A soothing essential oil diffuser disguised as a pen. Perfect for calming travel days or stressful moments - $13

• Mini Portable Fan Rechargeable and compact, this fan is perfect for stuffy airplanes, tropical getaways, or hot summer days on the go - $10

• Adult Stress Balls Because adults need travel toys too! Perfect for squeezing out stress mid-flight or during a long travel day - $10

• Shampoo Bar Have you tried these? Eco-friendly, space-saving, and spill-proof. They are solid shampoo bars are a total travel upgrade - $13

• The Clean Ball No matter how hard I try, there are always crumbs everywhere! This tiny reusable ball quietly collects lint and crumbs inside your bag or backpack, oddly satisfying and so useful - $14

• Deep Groove Sleep Mask A game changer for catching Z’s on planes – soft, contoured, and completely blocks out the light - $14

• Compressed Face Sponges Lightweight, mess-free, and perfect for freshening up while traveling. So simple to use, just add water and you’re good to go! - $10

• Wet Bag These cute patterned bags are travel lifesavers. You can use them for swimsuits, laundry, or unexpected spills. I always take these with me - $12 

It’s the little things that count! These affordable, practical, and fun finds are perfect stocking stuffers for dads who appreciate fun gadgets and travel-ready gear that won’t break the bank.

• AutoERASERS Who couldn’t use one of these? They instantly revive headlights and remove road grime. Perfect for the car lover who takes pride in every detail - $13

• SneakERASERS A must for sneakerheads. These pocket-size cleaning pads keep kicks looking fresh while traveling - $12

• Mini Reading Light - Compact, rechargeable, and perfect for late-night reading without waking anyone up. We love them for planes and hotel rooms - $12

• Nail Clippers for Men with Catcher Smart Simple, and gift-worthy travel essential … and yes to the catcher! - $13

• Slice Autoretractable Box Cutter Always good to have, this safe and portable, sleek cutter is perfect for opening gear boxes, luggage tags, or packages on the go - $10

• Leather Cord Organizer A stylish fix for tangled cables. Keeps chargers, earbuds, and tech gear neat in any bag - $7

• 9-in-1 Multitool Pen Not just a pen – it’s also a screwdriver, stylus, ruler, and more. The ultimate travel companion for the handy dad. - $11 

• Universal Phone Mount Must have for when flying "Bring Your Own Device" airplane - $13

• Universal Dust Cleaner Oddly satisfying and super practical – this squishy cleaner gets into every keyboard or car vent nook - $7

• Adult Stress Balls Keep one handy for delayed flights or chaotic mornings - $13

• Movie Themed Playing Cards A fun twist on a classic game, perfect for family game nights or cozy evenings away - $11

• Fun Packaging Tape How fun are these? Add personality to your luggage, gifts, or packages with this colourful tape - $9

• Deep Tissue Massage Ball Relieves tension on the go, perfect for rolling out sore shoulders mid-flight or in your hotel room and super small to throw in a bag - $10 

• Before You Go Travel Toilet Spray A travel essential you’ll actually appreciate, small, discreet, and keeps shared bathrooms fresh - $6

Check out our other THREE TRAVEL THEMED GIFT GUIDES: for the KIDS, for the MAMAS IN YOUR LIFE, and for all the AMAZING DADS. They have soooo many good things in them! 

Please not all prices listed are in $USD.

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