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Headed somewhere hot and want a portable method to stay cool? We asked TFG readers to share their picks for the best travel fans so you can keep your temperature down!
Best Travel Fans
Written By: Tae Haahrr
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Traveling to a warm destination can be tricky if some of your accommodation options don’t have air conditioning and you need to stay cool or you don’t want to overheat during an excursion like a sunset boat ride or a walking tour.
We’ve asked TFG readers to share their picks for the best portable fan for travel so you can stay cool no matter where you are!
Handheld Fans for Sightseeing
JISULIFE 3in1 Pocket Handheld Mini Fan
Mini Portable Fan for Travel
The JISULIFE 3in1 Pocket Handheld Mini Fan is slim and lightweight, perfect for dropping in your bag and pulling out whenever you need to cool down.
Another Disney travel fan favorite, one TFG reader says, “We go to Disney all the time and I hate the heat! I always bring my little fan that attaches to my phone and I LOVE it!!! I also use it when traveling. Everyone always comments on my fan and wishes they had one. We always bring a battery backup for our phones when we go to the parks so we have no problem with using the phone fan.”
This 3in1 mini handheld fan is USB rechargeable through a regular USB socket, laptop, power bank, or car charger, it also has soft wings that are safe to use near your fingers.
Best Travel Fan for Packable Convenience
The Travelon Folding Fan is one of the best personal fan options on the market, per TFG recommendations.
It’s quiet, can hang or sit on a flat surface, and is light and easy to carry. One TFG reader shared, “I’ve used this one for a couple of years and it has worked well.”
It requires four AAA batteries and one reader says that it is “So handy, it has saved me when flying.” But be careful with medium to long length hair.
Best Personal Fan for Hot Days
If you’re looking for a truly small travel fan then the Tripole Mini Handheld Fan is for you!
It can be thrown into your purse and carted around whenever you need it. One TFG reader shares, “I always use this fan when traveling, love the size.”
This is one of the best small travel fan models around and is loved by travelers who experience the occasional hot flash.
JISULIFE Portable Neck Fan Hands Free Bladeless Fan
Hands Free Portable Neck Fan
This hands free bladeless neck fan by JISULIFE can send the wind without clogging your hands by simply placing it on your neck. Designed without wings, it can be used safely by children and the elderly so you can cool down anywhere. It’s definitely a good choice for the best personal fan.
One wearer shares, “I love this fan which looks like you have a pair of headphones resting on your neck. It’s powerful but not too noisy and keeps me cool, it runs on charge for quite a while, depending on what speed you have on, but it’s easy enough to charge up. With the cool air going straight to your neck it really makes a difference. I recommend this fan & great price too.”
Compact and lightweight for carrying. It is wearable throughout your daily life without any sense of displacement or awkwardness.
Versatile Small Travel Fan
The VersionTECH Mini Fan is a hand-held fan that is ideal for traveling according to TFG readers.
It can be hung, clipped, set on a table, or held, making it perfect for someone who’s moving around. Its battery is rechargeable via a USB port and you can choose from three different speeds!
It comes in five colors and will fit perfectly into your bag. One TFG reader shares, “It is smaller and light, great for travel.”
O2COOL Sport Carabiner Misting Fan
Misting Portable Fan
The Sport Carabiner Misting Fan is perfect to combat those hot days. It combines the cooling power of a breeze with a refreshing mist of water, keeping you comfortable in the heat.
It has a handy carabiner hook so you can keep it on you at all times. And its compact design makes it really easy to cart around and pack.
This mini portable fan is great if you’re hitting up a theme park with the kids or sightseeing on a sweltering day. It’s small but the breeze is sure to make hot days more bearable.
Portable Travel Fans for Your Accommodation
SmartDevil 3 Speed Travel Mini Fan
Readers’ Favorite Travel Fan
According to TFG readers, the SmartDevil 3 Speed Travel Mini Fan is the best portable fan on the market. It’s small but mighty and makes little sound.
It’s tiny and its 6-ounce weight won’t take up a ton of space in your bag. But it’s powerful with three speeds. One TFG reader shares, “My husband travels with this and loves it. It goes everywhere with him and it’s very small.”
This portable fan is USB compatible mode and has a removable, rechargeable battery. But note that the battery is lithium so you’ll have to carry at least the battery with you in a bag to comply with TSA requirements. Another TFG reader shares, “Brought it to Scotland and worked well as a fan but also as a nightlight on a sleeper train!”
Packable Mini Battery Operated Fan
The Treva 5” Portable Fan is perfect for travel with its 5-inch span and relatively flat body. Making it small and optimal for packing!
It runs off two D batteries, has two speeds, and makes minimal noise. One TFG reader shares, “I got this last summer and took it with me on a camping trip during one of the hottest days in August and it was a lifesaver! It folds so it lays kind of flat and I loved that it had a tilt adjustment.”
It’s under $10 and you can get it in seven adorable colors (check out the fun, bold green). What more are you really looking for in a travel fan?
USB Rechargeable Camping Travel Fan
The Efluky Portable Fan is a rechargeable USB fan that works well for travel. It’s a whopping 4 inches, ensuring that it won’t take up a ton of space and it’s super easy to pack and carry!
One TFG reader says, “If you’re headed somewhere hot this summer, this little fan is the bomb! Only $15, USB rechargeable, and it really pushes some air. Was a lifesaver last year in Budapest and Paris!”
It’s powerful but quiet and will save you when air conditioning isn’t around to keep you cool. But don’t take it from us, this TFG reader shares, “The best thing I’ve ever bought just may be this Efluky portable fan from Amazon! A lifesaver in nearly 90-degree heat with no AC, especially on public transportation. It has a USB rechargeable lithium battery, six-hour battery life and pushes quite a bit of air for such a small fan.”
Battery Operated Mini Travel Fan with Clip
The Beskar Battery Operated Clip on Mini Desk Fan with 3 speed airflow is a fan that TFG readers love. The maximum working decibel is just 40db, it will not disturb you at all when you are working or sleeping.
This model is particularly helpful if you’re planning on taking a stroller-aged child for a summer tour around Disneyland and need something to clip to the stroller. It’s sturdy, and durable, and the fan gaps are tiny so there’ll be no fingers getting anywhere near the blades.
One TFG reader says, “I like that I can clip it on something or stand it on a surface. In my experience, the rechargeable battery doesn’t last all night so I almost always plug it into my USB charger.”
Vornado Flippi V6 Personal Air Circulator Fan
Portable Low-Noise Fan
The Vornado Flippi is one of the best personal fan choices if you’re looking to circulate air around you while you sleep.
While it’s a little bit bigger than some of the other fan choices at 1.7 lbs and 6.2 inches tall, it’s still small and travel-friendly. It emits a light breeze and makes limited noise, so if you’re sensitive to noise and want something non-disruptive to push a little air on you, this is your fan!
This is a stylish personal fan, coming in four fancy colors (check out the cute teal!) with an adjustable fan head. One TFG reader declares it’s the “perfect travel fan.”
Mini Household Fan
The Lasko 2002W Personal Fan is the personal equivalent of your average household fan.
You can move the fan head up and down or to either side to ensure it’s focused on where you want the air to go. It’s fairly quiet, but the sound does increase as you go up in the settings. And it’s much more powerful than it looks!
While it does require assembly, it doesn’t need any tools to put it together. Overall, TFG readers “really like this fan.”
Small Personal Desk Fan
The Gaiatop USB Desk Fan is a small travel fan that TFG readers recommend packing on your next adventure.
It has two settings and is adjustable so you’re getting the right amount of air in the direction you want. It’s also said to be really quiet. One TFG reader shares, “I adore this little fan.”
It’s versatile because you can use a USB to operate it. Another TFG reader shares, “I also have this fan and LOVE it! Can’t travel without it.”
Compass Rose Universal Travel Plug Charger
Universal Travel Adapter with Two USB Ports including One Type C
A universal travel adapter is an absolute must for any traveler. It allows you to charge three devices at once so you can charge your laptop, phone, and portable charger all at the same time!
A solid product by Travel Fashion Girl, we’ve specifically designed it with globetrotters in mind, making it possibly the best power charger for travel. You can also use it in over 150+ countries. Plus, it’s red so you won’t leave it behind on a white hotel room wall.
If you choose a fan with a plug or USB, remember to bring the above international travel adapter so you can charge up to three of your electronics at the same time!
Watch the video above or read this post to learn about the differences between travel adapters, converters, and voltage!
What do you think are the best travel fans? Share your thoughts below!
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Just used the JISULIFE 3 in 1 fan during a trip to Jamaica in August.
Love that it folds up small enough to fit in a purse while traveling / sightseeing (even going to dinner as most of the restaurants were open air).
It also folds so you can set it on a table. Very useful and helpful!
I’m off to Southeast Asia in November, and I thank you for suggesting a fan! Brilliant!
I love using travel fans when I’m traveling to hot destinations! They’re so helpful in keeping me cool and comfortable.