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Flight and travel gift cards and vouchers
For the traveller who has everything, gift cards are the answer.
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No longer a sorry go-to for the last-minute shopper, gift cards help your loved one put money towards something they really want.
It's particularly handy for big-ticket items such as travel.
For the gift giver, they're now even easier to give with many travel agencies and airlines letting you purchase and email your voucher within seconds.
Best travel gift cards
Adrenaline – Best for activities
Australia's longest-running adventure experiences site has over 2,500 options to choose from.
- Adrenaline offers skydiving, rock climbing, driving, water sport experiences, tours, rock climbing, escape rooms and more.
- Available in $20, $50, $100, $250 and $300 denominations. Alternatively you can enter your own value if you want to give a certain experience.
- Gift cards are valid for 5 years.
RedBalloon – Best for variety
Variety is the spice of life, so choose between adventures, tours, gourmet experiences and more.
- Price matches if you find an experience cheaper directly.
- Available in $20, $100, $150, $200 and $300 denominations. Alternatively, you can choose your own.
- You can check the balance of your gift card online.
- Exchange your voucher for another activity for free.
- Gift cards are valid for 5 years.
Luxury Escapes – Best for luxury getaways
The world is your oyster with 100s of options for local trips or international adventures
- Vouchers can be used on Luxury Escapes packages.
- Some Luxury Escapes packages include the option to earn and use Qantas Points.
- Valid for 3 years.
TFE Hotels – Best for hotel stays
Perfect for weekend getaways and city staycations
- Valid for Adina, Vibe Hotels, quincy, Travelodge Hotels, TFE Hotels and more.
- Stay in over 60 hotels in major Australian cities, as well as Auckland and Wellington.
- Available in $100, $200, $300, $400 or $500 denominations.
ClassBento – Best for artisan experiences
Gift 1 of over 5,000 workshops or craft kits
- Valid for all workshops including arts and crafts, cooking, cocktail, pottery and paint and sip classes.
- Options for in-person and virtual experiences.
- Valid for 3 years.
- 100% happiness guarantee – if the recipient doesn't like their gift they can get a 100% refund (within 100 days of purchase).
- Denominations of $100, $200, $300 or choose your own value.
Best for getting from A to B – Uber
Uber is a popular rideshare service you can use when you need a lift to and from the airport.
- Can be used for Uber or Uber Eats
- Available in $20, $50 or $100 denominations
- Easy redemption through the Uber app
Best for buying adventure travel gear – The Super Gift Card
Shop from various retailers for accessories, clothes and equipment for your trip.
- Accepted at Supercheap Auto, rebel, BCF and Macpac stores.
- Available in $20, $50 and $100 denominations.
- No expiry date.
Best for holiday packages – Flight Centre
Book flights, accommodation, car hire and holiday packages at your local Flight Centre.
- Redeem online or in-store.
- Available in $20, $50, $100 and $200 denominations.
- Valid for 3 years from the date of issue.
Best for budget flights – Jetstar
Fly across Australia and to Asia and the South Pacific on Australia's low-cost airline.
- Can be used to book flights or packages on the Jetstar website.
- Available in $20, $50 and $100 denominations.
- Valid for 3 years from the date of issue.
What types of gift vouchers are available?
- Hotel gift cards: Major hotel chains such as Crowne Plaza, Hilton and Radisson Blu offer gift cards. Give them to newlyweds for a honeymoon room upgrade or to a special someone you know who is overdue for a pamper staycation.
- Travel gift cards: Sometimes referred to as travel agency gift cards, this is the ultimate gift for any traveller and acts as a "down payment" or starting point for a new adventure. Whether they're still considering a trip or have booked their flight and nothing else, travel gift cards can be put towards their flight, accommodation, tours and more. Flight Centre is one such agent that offers this card.
- Flight gift cards: If news on the wire is that they're waiting for a sale to purchase flights, flight gift cards can get them there faster. Purchase one for a luxury carrier to really start their holiday on a high point. Jetstar is one airline that offers flight gift cards.
- Experience gift cards: For the traveller who's already booked the big stuff, buying an experience in their destination can give them lasting memories. This also works great for minimalists who don't want physical items. Some experience experts that offer gift cards are Adrenaline and RedBalloon.
How do travel gift cards or vouchers work?
A travel gift card or voucher works like credit which you can redeem at specific stores or travel agencies. You'll have to read the terms and conditions, but for the most part, these should be able to be redeemed towards anything that the store sells.
Any leftover funds can typically be redeemed later on, though this depends on the terms and conditions.
Gift cards usually have an expiry date attached. So if you know your giftee isn't travelling for a while, it might be better to hold off until later to give it to them.
Things to consider when buying travel gift cards
As gift vouchers are often a substantial purchase, some things to consider before choosing your gift are:
- Paper or plastic: Typically, gift cards and vouchers come in a card or electronic format. Buying an electronic voucher allows the giftee to store it in their email instead of their wallet for easier access. It's also instantaneous, making for the perfect on-the-fly present. Physical cards purchased online need to be posted out. This can incur a cost. On the upside, your giftee will receive a nicely decorated card as opposed to a paper printout.
- Terms and conditions: Make a point to read the terms and conditions and check for an expiration date. If you have questions call customer support.
- Travel agent or direct: Gift cards can be with the hotel/airline direct or with a travel agent such as Flight Centre. If the giftee is loyal to an airline or hotel chain, you might prefer to purchase a card for that specific brand. If you're unsure, a voucher for an online travel agency gives the flexibility to book anything from flights and hotels to cruises and experiences.
- How much to give: Ultimately this comes down to you. However, be mindful of how much you're putting onto the gift card and how much the purchase price will actually cost. For example, if you know that your giftee is going to use your voucher for a hotel stay, it's probably not ideal to only put $50 on it when the minimum room cost is $200 as they might not be willing to pay the difference. On the other hand, for bigger-ticket items like an international flight, it might be a nice part-payment towards a flight they're already planning to book.
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