Travel add-ons

Compare Travel Extras

See which add-ons are worth paying for and how much they add to your real trip budget.

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Trip summary

From: Montreal
Destination: Portugal
Duration: 10 days
Budget: $2,500 CAD
Style: Comfort

Recommended extras

Recommended for this trip

High

eSIM

Avoid roaming fees and stay connected abroad.

Estimated cost: $18-$35
Worth it: 9/10

High

Travel insurance

Protect against medical emergencies, cancellation, and lost bags.

Estimated cost: $45-$90
Worth it: 10/10

Medium

Airport transfer

Compare public transit, shuttle, rideshare, and private transfer options.

Estimated cost: $5-$45
Worth it: 7/10

Medium

Activity pass

Save on museums, attractions, tours, and city passes.

Estimated cost: $35-$80
Worth it: 7/10

High

Travel card

Reduce foreign transaction fees and improve exchange rates.

Estimated cost: $0-$120/year
Worth it: 8/10

Optional

VPN

Protect your connection on public Wi-Fi while traveling.

Estimated cost: $3-$12
Worth it: 5/10

Side by side

Compare extras

Extra	Best for	Estimated cost	Worth it when	Skip it if	Priority
eSIM	International trips	$18-$35	You want data without roaming fees	Your phone plan already includes free roaming	High
Travel insurance	Medical and trip protection	$45-$90	You travel internationally or book non-refundable plans	You already have strong coverage	High
Airport transfer	Late arrivals or unfamiliar cities	$5-$45	You land late or carry luggage	Public transit is easy and cheap	Medium
Activity pass	Sightseeing-heavy trips	$35-$80	You plan multiple paid attractions	You prefer free activities	Medium
VPN	Public Wi-Fi and remote work	$3-$12	You use hotel, airport, or cafe Wi-Fi	You only use mobile data	Optional
Lounge access	Long layovers	$35-$75	You have a long airport wait	Your layover is short	Optional
Checked baggage	Longer trips or gear-heavy travel	$40-$100	You need extra clothing or equipment	You can pack carry-on only	Medium
Travel card	Avoiding FX fees	$0-$120/year	You spend often in foreign currencies	Your current card already has no FX fees	High

Usually worth it

eSIM for most international trips
Travel insurance for medical coverage
No foreign transaction fee card
Airport transfer for late arrivals

Usually skippable

Lounge access for short layovers
Premium seat selection on short flights
Checked bag for short city trips
Unlimited data if you only use maps and messages

Budget impact

Real budget impact

Base trip budget

$2,500 CAD

Recommended extras

$185 CAD

Estimated total

$2,685 CAD

eSIM$25

Travel insurance$75

Airport transfer$30

Activity pass$55

By category

Compare option tiers

Lite

Budget option

Best for: Light users
Estimated cost: $10-$20

Comfort

Comfort option

Best for: Maps, messaging, and social media
Estimated cost: $20-$40

Max

Premium option

Best for: Heavy data users
Estimated cost: $45-$80

Trust note: Estimates are based on common travel add-ons and may vary by destination, season, trip length, and traveler needs.